Climate Comfort Score
68/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 52°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Raystown Lake, PA Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 52°F
- Avg annual temp
- 68/100
- Comfort score
- 40.7"
- Annual precip
- 192d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Raystown Lake
Raystown Lake, Pennsylvania averages 52°F a year and scores 68/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 58% of U.S. cities.
- 52°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 68/100
- comfort score, milder than 58% of U.S. cities
- 40.7"
- yearly precipitation total
- 192 days
- growing season, frost-free days
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
52°F (11°C)
Avg High
62°F
Avg Low
42°F
Annual Precip
40.7"
Comfort Score
68/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
52°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
40.7"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Raystown Lake) 68.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Raystown Lake area.
How Raystown Lake compares to every U.S. city
Raystown Lake's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
68 Top 42% higher than 58% of 6,915 US cities
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Raystown Lake
MethodologyZooming out from Raystown Lake's own normal, the chart below shows how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has tracked the global mean since 1900 - the most recent decade sits warmer than the 30-year mean shown here.
- United States land mean (NOAA NCEI) +0.11 °C/decade
- Global anomaly (NASA GISTEMP) +0.11 °C/decade
- Paris Agreement thresholds 1.5°C / 2.0°C
Monthly Temperatures
Average daily high and low temperatures by month
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Mean | Precip | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.8" | 27.5 | 0.0 |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 22°F (-5°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.3" | 25.0 | 0.0 |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 3.1" | 22.1 | 0.0 |
| April | 62°F (16°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 3.7" | 7.1 | 0.0 |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 4.4" | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 3.8" | 0.0 | 2.4 |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 3.8" | 0.0 | 6.2 |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 3.5" | 0.0 | 4.4 |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 3.9" | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 3.4" | 4.2 | 0.0 |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 2.9" | 14.0 | 0.0 |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 3.1" | 25.3 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 2.8"
11.4 days with precipitation
February 2.3"
9.2 days with precipitation
March 3.1"
10.6 days with precipitation
April 3.7"
13.4 days with precipitation
May 4.4"
13.7 days with precipitation
June 3.8"
12.6 days with precipitation
July 3.8"
12.0 days with precipitation
August 3.5"
11.0 days with precipitation
September 3.9"
11.9 days with precipitation
October 3.4"
10.2 days with precipitation
November 2.9"
9.9 days with precipitation
December 3.1"
10.1 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 28
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 19
50% probability date
Growing Season
192 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,558
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
840
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Raystown Lake's climate means for you
Raystown Lake runs 52°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 192 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 19 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,558 heating and 840 cooling degree days a year, higher means the furnace or AC runs more.
- Comparing places to live? Line this city up against nearby cities and the national rankings. See rankings
These are 30-year NOAA normals (1991–2020) - the typical year, not a forecast for any specific season.
Climate Guides
Climate Insight: Raystown Lake, PA
In Raystown Lake, Pennsylvania, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 52°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 62°F to a mean daily low of 42°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00367312, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Beyond temperature, Raystown Lake averages 40.7 inches of precipitation annually, predominantly as rainfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 192 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 19 and the first fall freeze near October 28. Turning to energy use, 5,558 heating degree days and 840 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Raystown Lake scores 68/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows in the monthly tables above, summer brings July-driven heat, and winter brings January-driven cold - use that rhythm for planning. These figures are thirty-year averages rather than forecasts, so a specific year may still run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than what's shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Raystown Lake, PA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Raystown Lake, Pennsylvania is 52°F. The warmest month averages 85°F (29°C) and the coldest averages 21°F (-6°C).
How much rain does Raystown Lake get? ▼
Raystown Lake receives 40.7 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Raystown Lake? ▼
Raystown Lake has a climate comfort score of 68/100 (Good), milder than 58% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Raystown Lake? ▼
Raystown Lake has approximately 192 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 19 and the first fall freeze around October 28.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Raystown Lake? ▼
Raystown Lake has 5,558 heating degree days and 840 cooling degree days annually, a heating-dominated climate. See our <a href="/guides/reading-weather-data/" class="underline hover:text-brand-600">guide to reading weather data</a> for what these figures mean.
Where does this Raystown Lake climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00367312 near Raystown Lake.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00367312. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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