Weather in August in Pennsylvania
Planning a journey to Pennsylvania this August and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Pennsylvania in August?
Pennsylvania is a region in the United States of America. August in Pennsylvania generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. In August, it is summer.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 25°C in Mount Pocono to 30°C in Philadelphia. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 20°C in Philadelphia and 14°C in Mount Pocono. The temperatures mentioned for daytime and nighttime are general averages. However there can be days that surpass these temperatures. So equip yourself with clothing that can handle the potential heat.
Precipitation
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Robinson Township with an average of 68 mm to high rainfall in Plymouth Meeting with 148 mm. Going by our weather data, it is the wettest month of the year in Philadelphia.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 260 hours of sunshine in Philadelphia. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.For a closer look at August's conditions in Pennsylvania, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Pennsylvania's yearly weather, check out our Pennsylvania climate page.
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What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Pennsylvania?
Philadelphia
In August Philadelphia generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Pittsburgh
In August Pittsburgh generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Gettysburg
In August Gettysburg generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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York
In August York generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Washington
In August Washington generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Pennsylvania, in the United States of America.
Is August the best time to visit Pennsylvania?
In our opinion, August is a good time to visit Pennsylvania with overall tolerable weather in Philadelphia.
Generally speaking, May provides perfect weather in Philadelphia. On the other hand, the months of January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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