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State College (PA) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

State College experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from warm days to very cold weather. It is also known for its large amounts of rain/snowfall. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in State College is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 28°C in July to a very cold 1°C in the coolest month, February.

Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around -7°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

State College has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1028 mm of rain/snowfall per year. State College offers a pleasant mix of wetter and slightly drier months. The difference in precipitation between June (110 mm) and February (56 mm) is not too significant, making the climate enjoyable for visitors and residents alike.

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

Forecast for State College (PA)

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

almost clear and no rain

Mon   Dec 23
0°C | -13°C
S 4 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Tue   Dec 24
4°C | -4°C
W 3 m/s
3.1 mm
overcast and rain

overcast and rain

The best time of year to visit State College 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 State College?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 28°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in State College?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 1°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in State College?
    June tops the wettest month list with 110 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in State College?
    February is the driest month with 56 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.