August Rainfall and Precipitation in Pennsylvania

Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in Pennsylvania, the United States of America in August.

Pennsylvania, the United States of America, a region in the United States of America, experiences precipitation in August ranging from moderate in Robinson Township with 68 mm (2.7 in) of rainfall to high in Plymouth Meeting with 148 mm (5.8 in) of rainfall. August is a summer month. August typically stands out as the wettest month of the year in Pennsylvania, the United States of America.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Monthly precipitation 0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in August: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

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Pennsylvania precipitation in August: frequently asked questions

How much rainfall does Pennsylvania, the United States of America receive in August?

In August, Philadelphia typically receives significant rainfall, averaging around 132 mm (5.2 in). Expect a mix of wet and dry days with occasional showers.

How many days does it rain in Pennsylvania, the United States of America in August?

Expect around 10 days rainy days in Philadelphia during August.

Is August part of the rainy season in Pennsylvania, the United States of America?

August is generally a drier month for Pennsylvania, the United States of America, falling outside the main rainy season.

What is the wettest city in August in Pennsylvania, the United States of America?

Based on our records, Plymouth Meeting receives the most rainfall in Pennsylvania, the United States of America in August, averaging about 148 mm (5.8 in).

What is the driest city in August in Pennsylvania, the United States of America?

Robinson Township is the driest city we have data for in Pennsylvania, the United States of America in August, with monthly rainfall close to 68 mm (2.7 in).

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