Climate Comfort Score
53/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 54°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Reading, PA Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 54°F
- Avg annual temp
- 53/100
- Comfort score
- 204d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Reading
Reading, Pennsylvania averages 54°F a year and scores 53/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 26% of U.S. cities.
- 54°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 53/100
- comfort score, milder than 26% of U.S. cities
- 204 days
- frost-free growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
54°F (12°C)
Avg High
63°F
Avg Low
44°F
Annual Precip
N/A
Comfort Score
53/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
54°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
N/A
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Reading) 53.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Reading area.
How Reading compares to every U.S. city
Reading's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
53 Top 74% higher than 26% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Reading
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Reading captures average conditions across the spread shown, the most recent decade is warmer than the 30-year mean.
- 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 | 39°F (4°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 31°F (0°C) | N/A | 24.9 | 0.0 |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 33°F (1°C) | N/A | 22.8 | 0.0 |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 41°F (5°C) | N/A | 17.5 | 0.0 |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 52°F (11°C) | N/A | 4.3 | 0.1 |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 63°F (17°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 1.3 |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 72°F (22°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 3.5 |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 76°F (24°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 7.8 |
| August | 85°F (29°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 74°F (24°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 5.8 |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 67°F (20°C) | N/A | 0.1 | 1.3 |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 56°F (13°C) | N/A | 2.6 | 0.1 |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 45°F (7°C) | N/A | 11.5 | 0.0 |
| December | 44°F (6°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 36°F (2°C) | N/A | 22.8 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January N/A
February N/A
March N/A
April N/A
May N/A
June N/A
July N/A
August N/A
September N/A
October N/A
November N/A
December N/A
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 31
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 10
50% probability date
Growing Season
204 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,098
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,072
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Reading's climate means for you
Reading runs 54°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 204 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 10 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,098 heating and 1,072 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: Reading, PA
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Reading, Pennsylvania as a location with an annual average temperature of 54°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 63°F to a mean daily low of 44°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00367322, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Reading should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs an uncharted amount, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 204 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 10 and the first fall freeze near October 31. And on the energy front, 5,098 heating degree days and 1,072 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Reading scores 53/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Use the monthly tables above to plan around specific windows, shoulder seasons for mild highs and lows, peak summer for July-driven heat, or deep winter for January-driven cold. All figures here are thirty-year averages: any single year may run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal, so treat them as planning guidance rather than forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Reading, PA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Reading, Pennsylvania is 54°F. The warmest month averages 86°F (30°C) and the coldest averages 23°F (-5°C).
How much rain does Reading get? ▼
Reading receives an unknown amount of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Reading? ▼
Reading has a climate comfort score of 53/100 (Moderate), milder than 26% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Reading? ▼
Reading has approximately 204 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 10 and the first fall freeze around October 31.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Reading? ▼
Reading has 5,098 heating degree days and 1,072 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 Reading climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00367322 near Reading.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00367322. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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