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NOAA 1991–2020 normals 54°F annual avg Public-domain federal data

Reading Spaatz Fld, PA Climate

Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →

54°F
Avg annual temp
68/100
Comfort score
45.2"
Annual precip
198d
Growing season

30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).

The climate verdict for Reading Spaatz Fld

Reading Spaatz Fld, Pennsylvania averages 54°F a year and scores 68/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 58% of U.S. cities.

54°F
annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
68/100
comfort score, milder than 58% of U.S. cities
45.2"
annual precipitation
198 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

54°F (12°C)

Avg High

63°F

Avg Low

44°F

Annual Precip

45.2"

Comfort Score

68/100

Good

Climate Comfort Score

68/100

Good

Avg Annual Temperature

54°F

30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)

Annual Precipitation

45.2"

Liquid-equivalent total

Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Reading Spaatz Fld) 68.0%
National median (63)

PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Reading Spaatz Fld area.

How Reading Spaatz Fld compares to every U.S. city

Reading Spaatz Fld'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

0–10: 0 US cities (0%). Below this entry. 10–20: 0 US cities (0%). Below this entry. 20–30: 58 US cities (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 439 US cities (6%). Below this entry. 40–50: 1,302 US cities (19%). Below this entry. 50–60: 1,433 US cities (21%). Below this entry. 60–70: 1,357 US cities (20%). This entry sits in this band. 70–80: 1,102 US cities (16%). Above this entry. 80–90: 778 US cities (11%). Above this entry. 90–100: 420 US cities (6%). Above this entry. This city 0 100 every U.S. city, bucketed by value

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 Reading Spaatz Fld

Methodology

Since 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Reading Spaatz Fld's current NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits within that longer spread, and the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean.

Warming context, U.S. vs global, with Paris reference lines Anomaly chart from 1900 to 2024. Local series shows warming of 0.11 °C per decade versus a global rate of 0.11 °C per decade (ratio 1.00). Paris Agreement thresholds at 1.5 and 2.0 °C are dashed. -1.0°C -0.5°C +0.0°C +0.5°C +1.0°C +1.5°C +2.0°C +2.5°C Paris 1.5°C Paris 2.0°C 1900192019401960198020002020
  • 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
Sources: NOAA NCEI, NASA GISTEMP. Paris thresholds per IPCC AR6 WG1.

Monthly Temperatures

Average daily high and low temperatures by month

Month Avg High Avg Low Mean
January 39°F (4°C) 23°F (-5°C) 31°F (-1°C)
February 42°F (5°C) 24°F (-4°C) 33°F (1°C)
March 51°F (11°C) 32°F (0°C) 42°F (5°C)
April 63°F (17°C) 42°F (5°C) 53°F (11°C)
May 74°F (23°C) 52°F (11°C) 63°F (17°C)
June 82°F (28°C) 61°F (16°C) 72°F (22°C)
July 87°F (30°C) 66°F (19°C) 76°F (24°C)
August 84°F (29°C) 64°F (18°C) 74°F (24°C)
September 77°F (25°C) 57°F (14°C) 67°F (19°C)
October 65°F (19°C) 45°F (7°C) 55°F (13°C)
November 54°F (12°C) 35°F (2°C) 45°F (7°C)
December 43°F (6°C) 28°F (-2°C) 36°F (2°C)

Monthly Precipitation

Average monthly rainfall

January 3.0"

10.3 days with precipitation

February 2.6"

10.2 days with precipitation

March 3.5"

10.7 days with precipitation

April 3.4"

11.6 days with precipitation

May 3.5"

12.5 days with precipitation

June 4.8"

12.4 days with precipitation

July 4.8"

10.7 days with precipitation

August 4.5"

11.2 days with precipitation

September 4.9"

9.1 days with precipitation

October 3.8"

10.1 days with precipitation

November 3.0"

8.9 days with precipitation

December 3.5"

10.8 days with precipitation

Frost Dates & Growing Season

First Fall Freeze

October 29

50% probability date

Last Spring Freeze

April 14

50% probability date

Growing Season

198 days

Heating & Cooling Degree Days

Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling

Heating Degree Days

5,127

Higher = more heating needed

Cooling Degree Days

1,056

Higher = more cooling needed

Warmest Month

July

Coldest Month

January

What Reading Spaatz Fld's climate means for you

Reading Spaatz Fld runs 54°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.

  • Gardeners get about 198 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 14 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
  • Energy bills track 5,127 heating and 1,056 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 Spaatz Fld, PA

In Reading Spaatz Fld, Pennsylvania, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 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. As thirty-year averages computed from station USW00014712, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.

Rainfall (and snow, where it falls) shapes day-to-day life here as much as temperature does. Reading Spaatz Fld sees about 45.2 inches of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 198 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 14 and the first fall freeze near October 29. On the energy side, 5,127 heating degree days and 1,056 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 Spaatz Fld 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 Reading Spaatz Fld, PA?
The average annual temperature in Reading Spaatz Fld, Pennsylvania is 54°F. The warmest month averages 87°F (30°C) and the coldest averages 23°F (-5°C).
How much rain does Reading Spaatz Fld get?
Reading Spaatz Fld receives 45.2 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Reading Spaatz Fld?
Reading Spaatz Fld 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 Reading Spaatz Fld?
Reading Spaatz Fld has approximately 198 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 14 and the first fall freeze around October 29.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Reading Spaatz Fld?
Reading Spaatz Fld has 5,127 heating degree days and 1,056 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 Spaatz Fld climate data come from?
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00014712 near Reading Spaatz Fld.

Data Sources

Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00014712. For informational purposes only.

Data sourced from official public datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainClimate Editorial

Every figure on PlainClimate is rendered directly from NOAA 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on NOAA 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.