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Punxsutawney (PA) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Punxsutawney experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from warm days to very cold weather. It also experiences much rain/snowfall throughout the year. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in Punxsutawney is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 27°C in July. In February, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very cold 1°C.

At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around -9°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Punxsutawney has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1233 mm of rain/snowfall per year. Punxsutawney can be quite wet during June, receiving approximately 154 mm of precipitation over 17 rainy days.

In contrast February, experiences much drier conditions, with 70 mm of snow/rainfall, spread across 15 snowy/rainy days. For more details, please visit our Punxsutawney Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Forecast for Punxsutawney (PA)

Sun   Dec 22
-5°C | -12°C
NW 4 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Mon   Dec 23
2°C | -12°C
SE 4 m/s
1.2 mm
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Tue   Dec 24
3°C | 0°C
W 5 m/s
5.3 mm
overcast and slight rain

overcast and slight rain

The best time of year to visit Punxsutawney in the United States of America

During the months of May, June and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Punxsutawney?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 27°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Punxsutawney?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 1°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Punxsutawney?
    June tops the wettest month list with 154 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Punxsutawney?
    February is the driest month with 70 mm of precipitation.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.