Climate Comfort Score
59/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 47°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Stevenson Dam, PA Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 47°F
- Avg annual temp
- 59/100
- Comfort score
- 43.1"
- Annual precip
- 159d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Stevenson Dam
Stevenson Dam, Pennsylvania averages 47°F a year and scores 59/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 39% of U.S. cities.
- 47°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 59/100
- comfort score, milder than 39% of U.S. cities
- 43.1"
- annual precipitation · 39" snow
- 159 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
47°F (8°C)
Avg High
58°F
Avg Low
36°F
Annual Precip
43.1"
Annual Snow
38.6"
Comfort Score
59/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
47°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
43.1"
Plus 38.6" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Stevenson Dam) 59.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Stevenson Dam area.
How Stevenson Dam compares to every U.S. city
Stevenson Dam's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
59 Top 61% higher than 39% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Stevenson Dam
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Stevenson Dam, the NOAA 1991-2020 normal captures average conditions across that spread - notably, the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean itself.
- 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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.8" | 10.7" | 28.9 | 0.0 |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.4" | 10.7" | 26.3 | 0.0 |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 3.3" | 5.7" | 25.1 | 0.0 |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 3.9" | 1.0" | 14.6 | 0.0 |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 3.8" | 0.0" | 2.7 | 0.4 |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 4.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.6 |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 4.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 3.8 |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 56°F (14°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 3.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 2.5 |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 62°F (16°C) | 4.3" | 0.0" | 0.2 | 0.9 |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 3.7" | 0.1" | 7.0 | 0.0 |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 3.3" | 1.8" | 19.5 | 0.0 |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 22°F (-5°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.3" | 8.6" | 27.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 2.8"
Snow: 10.7"
14.6 days with precipitation
February 2.4"
Snow: 10.7"
12.2 days with precipitation
March 3.3"
Snow: 5.7"
12.3 days with precipitation
April 3.9"
Snow: 1.0"
13.3 days with precipitation
May 3.8"
14.2 days with precipitation
June 4.1"
12.9 days with precipitation
July 4.5"
12.2 days with precipitation
August 3.9"
11.1 days with precipitation
September 4.3"
10.7 days with precipitation
October 3.7"
Snow: 0.1"
13.2 days with precipitation
November 3.3"
Snow: 1.8"
12.2 days with precipitation
December 3.3"
Snow: 8.6"
14.2 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 16
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 10
50% probability date
Growing Season
159 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
6,838
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
410
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Stevenson Dam's climate means for you
Stevenson Dam runs 47°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 159 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 10 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 6,838 heating and 410 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: Stevenson Dam, PA
In Stevenson Dam, Pennsylvania, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 47°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 58°F to a mean daily low of 36°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00368469, 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. Stevenson Dam sees about 43.1 inches of precipitation a year, with 38.6 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 159 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 10 and the first fall freeze near October 16. On the energy side, 6,838 heating degree days and 410 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Stevenson Dam scores 59/100 (Moderate), 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 Stevenson Dam, PA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Stevenson Dam, Pennsylvania is 47°F. The warmest month averages 81°F (27°C) and the coldest averages 16°F (-9°C).
How much rain does Stevenson Dam get? ▼
Stevenson Dam receives 43.1 inches of precipitation annually, including 38.6 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Stevenson Dam? ▼
Stevenson Dam has a climate comfort score of 59/100 (Moderate), milder than 39% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Stevenson Dam? ▼
Stevenson Dam has approximately 159 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 10 and the first fall freeze around October 16.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Stevenson Dam? ▼
Stevenson Dam has 6,838 heating degree days and 410 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 Stevenson Dam climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00368469 near Stevenson Dam.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00368469. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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