Climate Comfort Score
64/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 51°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Selinsgrove Penn Vly, PA Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 51°F
- Avg annual temp
- 64/100
- Comfort score
- 40.9"
- Annual precip
- 172d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Selinsgrove Penn Vly
Selinsgrove Penn Vly, Pennsylvania averages 51°F a year and scores 64/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 51% of U.S. cities.
- 51°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 64/100
- comfort score, milder than 51% of U.S. cities
- 40.9"
- yearly precipitation total
- 172 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
51°F (11°C)
Avg High
62°F
Avg Low
41°F
Annual Precip
40.9"
Comfort Score
64/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
51°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
40.9"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Selinsgrove Penn Vly) 64.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Selinsgrove Penn Vly area.
How Selinsgrove Penn Vly compares to every U.S. city
Selinsgrove Penn Vly's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
64 Top 49% higher than 51% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Selinsgrove Penn Vly
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Selinsgrove Penn Vly 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 | 36°F (2°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.7" | 27.1 | 0.0 |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.1" | 24.4 | 0.0 |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 3.1" | 20.6 | 0.0 |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 3.6" | 7.4 | 0.3 |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 3.5" | 0.8 | 1.1 |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9" | 0.0 | 2.8 |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 4.2" | 0.0 | 6.5 |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 3.7" | 0.0 | 3.1 |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 4.5" | 0.2 | 1.5 |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 53°F (11°C) | 3.8" | 4.9 | 0.1 |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 3.0" | 17.5 | 0.0 |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 2.8" | 24.9 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 2.7"
10.2 days with precipitation
February 2.1"
9.5 days with precipitation
March 3.1"
10.9 days with precipitation
April 3.6"
12.7 days with precipitation
May 3.5"
13.9 days with precipitation
June 3.9"
14.4 days with precipitation
July 4.2"
14.7 days with precipitation
August 3.7"
14.5 days with precipitation
September 4.5"
13.9 days with precipitation
October 3.8"
12.7 days with precipitation
November 3.0"
10.1 days with precipitation
December 2.8"
11.4 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 16
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 27
50% probability date
Growing Season
172 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,790
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
743
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Selinsgrove Penn Vly's climate means for you
Selinsgrove Penn Vly runs 51°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 172 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 27 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,790 heating and 743 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: Selinsgrove Penn Vly, PA
Based on station USW00014770 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Selinsgrove Penn Vly, Pennsylvania averages 51°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 62°F to a mean daily low of 41°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Because these figures are thirty-year averages rather than any single year's readings, they describe the typical month, not a forecast for it.
Beyond temperature, Selinsgrove Penn Vly averages 40.9 inches of precipitation annually, predominantly as rainfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 172 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 27 and the first fall freeze near October 16. Turning to energy use, 5,790 heating degree days and 743 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Selinsgrove Penn Vly scores 64/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above are the practical planning tool: mild highs and lows land in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat peaks in summer, and January-driven cold sets in over deep winter. These are thirty-year averages, not a forecast - any single year can run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Selinsgrove Penn Vly, PA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Selinsgrove Penn Vly, Pennsylvania is 51°F. The warmest month averages 84°F (29°C) and the coldest averages 20°F (-7°C).
How much rain does Selinsgrove Penn Vly get? ▼
Selinsgrove Penn Vly receives 40.9 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Selinsgrove Penn Vly? ▼
Selinsgrove Penn Vly has a climate comfort score of 64/100 (Good), milder than 51% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Selinsgrove Penn Vly? ▼
Selinsgrove Penn Vly has approximately 172 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 27 and the first fall freeze around October 16.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Selinsgrove Penn Vly? ▼
Selinsgrove Penn Vly has 5,790 heating degree days and 743 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 Selinsgrove Penn Vly climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00014770 near Selinsgrove Penn Vly.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00014770. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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