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Fountain Hill, Pennsylvania Weather

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Fountain Hill weather forecast — hour by hour, 7-day outlook, NOAA radar

Fountain Hill, PA
Saturday, July 4 at 8:30 AM
80
°
Clear
Feels like
85°
Humidity
71%
Wind
7 mph
Sunrise
1:36 AM
Sunset
4:35 PM
Fountain Hill, PA
Hour by hour · 24h
24-Hour ForecastFountain Hill, PA: 24-hour forecast. Temperatures range from 73 to 98 degrees Fahrenheit with a 39% chance of precipitation at 11 PM.
L 73°H 98°
Fountain Hill, PA
7-day forecast
  1. Today
    Jul 4
    Overcast
    39%
    —
    98°73°—
  2. Sunday
    Jul 5
    Heavy Rain
    93%
    0.78″
    93°71°-5°
  3. Monday
    Jul 6
    Thunderstorm
    93%
    0.32″
    73°62°-20°
  4. Tuesday
    Jul 7
    Light Drizzle
    69%
    0.05″
    72°58°-1°
  5. Wednesday
    Jul 8
    Clear
    13%
    —
    83°56°+11°
  6. Thursday
    Jul 9
    Light Drizzle
    35%
    0.01″
    87°62°+4°
  7. Friday
    Jul 10
    Light Drizzle
    43%
    —
    88°67°+1°
Fountain Hill, PA
Next 24 hours · Mild now
HOT 90°65°85°105°6a12p6p12anow 79°high 98°low 73°PRECIP %
Fountain Hill, PA
Anemometer · 24h winds · from true
NESW
From · True
W
275° · veering 5°
Direction
W
275°
Sustained
7
mph
Gust
16
mph
Peak 24h
18
avg 6
Beaufort · 2 · LIGHT BRZ
0
CALM
<1
1
LIGHT AIR
1–3
2
LIGHT BRZ
4–7
3
GENTLE BRZ
8–12
4
MOD BRZ
13–18
5
FRESH BRZ
19–24
6
STRONG BRZ
25–31
7
NEAR GALE
32–38
24h · sust vs gust · mph
avg 6 · pk 18 @ 4:00p
0102030MPHB1B2B3B4B5B6-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOWpk 230SUSTGUST
−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Light breeze veering 5° from the w.
Fountain Hill, PA
Barometer · 24h pressure · mb
STORMRAINCHANGEFAIRDRY9901000101010201030
Pressure · mb
1000.3
+0.4 mb in 3h · steady · 29.54 inHg
Now
1000.3
mb
3h
+0.4
mb
12h
-0.8
mb
24h
-2.8
mb
Regime · STORM
STORM
RAIN
CHANGE
FAIR
DRY
24h · Pressure · mb
range 999–1003
9951000STORM|RAIN10051010RAIN|CHG1015CHG|FAIR10201025FAIR|DRY1030-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOW1002.7999.4999.9
−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Deep low — expect rough seas, strong wind, and persistent rain.
Fountain Hill, PA
Air quality
48
AQI
Good
↑+7 in 6h▲Peak ~60 @ 7 PM

AQI 48 (Good), driven by PM2.5. AQI up 7 over the last 6 hours (gradual rise). PM2.5 at 10.2 µg/m³, PM10 at 10.9 µg/m³ — typical background levels with no transport signature.

OK No precautions needed for the general population; unusually sensitive individuals may consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion during the projected peak around 7 PM.

PM 2.5DRIVERGood
10.2μg/m³
PM 10Good
11μg/m³
NO₂Good
4μg/m³
OzoneModerate
88μg/m³
UV IndexLow
1.4

What's driving it

Ozone × UV × Sky

Ozone at AQI 42 now. With UV 4.7 peaking around 1 PM under clear skies, surface ozone likely climbs to AQI 26 around 1 PM.

Present
AQI 42
UV peak
4.7 at 1 PM
Sky at peak
clear
Projected peak
AQI 26

PM × Wind × Precip

PM2.5 at 10.2 µg/m³, PM10 at 10.9 µg/m³ — typical background levels with no transport signature.

PM2.5/PM10
0.94
Wind
light
Recent rain
0h in last 6h
Pattern
background

Trends

Seven days of AQI and PM2.5.

Hourly air-quality data from the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service, charted across the past and next several days. Dashed lines mark the AQI breakpoints at 50 (Good → Moderate) and 100 (Moderate → Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups).

7-DAY AQI TREND50100SATSUNMONTUEWEDTHUFRISAT7-DAY PM2.5 TREND · μg/m³420
Fountain Hill, PA
Sky cover · visibility · 24h
Cloud cover
1%
CLEAR
100%0%−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Visibility
44.6mi
UNLIMITED
104 mi0 mi−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Earth · GOES-19 ABI
Full Disk · Visible · GeoColor
GOES-19 full disk Visible · GeoColor
True-color daytime, blue/IR sandwich at night
12:30 UTC · Fountain Hill, PA · NOAA NESDIS / STAR · up to 10848 px
Continental US · GOES-19 ABI
CONUS Sector · Visible · GeoColor
GOES-19 CONUS Visible · GeoColor
Daytime true-color, blue-light/IR sandwich at night
12:30 UTC · Fountain Hill, PA · NOAA NESDIS / STAR · 5-min cadence · up to 10000 px
Fountain Hill, PA
Satellite · infrared · animated
Fountain Hill, PA
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IR · cloud-top temp© RainViewer · Carto
Fountain Hill, PA
Almanac · Saturday, July 4
If the first of July be rainy weather, 'twill rain more or less for four weeks together.
Civil dawn
5:04 AM
Sunrise
1:36 AM
Daylight
14h 59m
Sunset
4:35 PM
Civil dusk
9:10 PM
Planting note
Harvest early potatoes. Begin drying onions on the surface.
Fountain Hill, PA
The moon
Waning Gibbous
82% illuminated
Moonrise
10:56 PM
Moonset
10:04 AM
In sign
♓︎ Pisces
Fountain Hill, PA
Microseason
Jul 1–5

Cicadas claim the afternoon

plant
Jan 151% of the yearDec 31

Read this microseason across nine climate regions →

Fountain Hill at a glance

  • Today vs. normal: 9°F above the seasonal normal for this latitude
  • Last frost: April 20 (climatological average for this latitude)
  • Microseason: Jul 1–5
  • Planting window: Harvest early potatoes. Begin drying onions on the surface.

16-Day Forecast — Fountain Hill

  1. Sat97°73°39%
  2. Sun93°71°93%
  3. Mon73°62°93%
  4. Tue72°58°69%
  5. Wed83°56°13%
  6. Thu87°62°35%
  7. Fri88°67°43%
  8. Sat84°70°27%
  9. Sun70°65°30%
  10. Mon69°64°17%
  11. Tue81°63°17%
  12. Wed88°64°30%
  13. Thu92°69°27%
  14. Fri93°70°36%
  15. Sat79°70°45%
  16. Sun87°67°36%

Forecast data from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0).

Right now in the garden

Peak growing season

As of July 4, the growing season is at its peak — frost is months away. Continue succession-planting beans and summer squash. Start fall brassicas (broccoli, cabbage, kale) from seed indoors for transplanting in late summer.

SPC Convective Outlook

Storm Prediction Center — Fountain Hill

SPC has placed Fountain Hill in the Slight Risk category for severe thunderstorms today.

  • TODAYSLGTSlight Risk
  • TOMORROWMRGLMarginal Risk
  • DAY 3TSTMGeneral Thunderstorms

Scattered severe storms possible. A few tornadoes, hail, and damaging wind gusts possible.

Source: NOAA / NWS Storm Prediction Center categorical convective outlook. Outlooks are re-issued multiple times per day; this page reflects the most recent SPC polygons covering the city’s coordinates.

January 1–5: The year turns in silence.January 6–10: Ice thickens on still water.January 11–15: Shortest shadows lengthen.January 16–20: Pheasants begin to call.January 21–25: Springs begin to thaw.January 26–31: Chickadees announce dawn.February 1–5: East wind softens the frost.February 6–10: Sap begins to rise.February 11–15: First snowdrops appear.February 16–20: Red-winged blackbirds return.February 21–25: Rain begins to replace snow.February 26–28: Skunk cabbage pushes through ice.March 1–5: Ice withdraws from the reservoir.March 6–10: Crocuses open to weak sun.March 11–15: Peepers call from the marsh.March 16–20: Woodcocks spiral at dusk.March 21–25: Equinox — light overtakes dark.March 26–31: Forsythia opens along the fences.April 1–5: Cherry blossoms drift like snow.April 6–10: Warblers appear in the understory.April 11–15: Magnolias bloom and fall in a day.April 16–20: Dogwoods float above the forest.April 21–25: Lilacs perfume the evening.April 26–30: Last frost releases the garden.May 1–5: Warblers flood the Ramble.May 6–10: Tulip poplars light their candles.May 11–15: Shad run up the rivers.May 16–20: Roses open along the stoops.May 21–25: Firefly scouts appear at dusk.May 26–31: Strawberries ripen in the sun.June 1–5: Fireflies rise from the lawn.June 6–10: Elderflowers open in hedgerows.June 11–15: Solstice approaches — longest light.June 16–20: Honeysuckle sweetens the night.June 21–25: Solstice — the sun stands still.June 26–30: Lightning bugs drift through oaks.July 1–5: Cicadas claim the afternoon.July 6–10: Queen Anne's lace lines the roads.July 11–15: Thunder builds each afternoon.July 16–20: Corn reaches for the tassels.July 21–25: Dog days settle in the haze.July 26–31: Katydids begin their chorus.August 1–5: Night falls a minute earlier.August 6–10: Sunflowers face the morning.August 11–15: Goldenrod begins to bloom.August 16–20: Crickets pulse through warm nights.August 21–25: First cool morning surprises.August 26–31: Monarchs stage for flight.September 1–5: School buses reappear.September 6–10: Asters purple the roadsides.September 11–15: Hawk migration over the Hudson.September 16–20: Equinox — dark overtakes light.September 21–25: Apples hang heavy on the branch.September 26–30: Geese begin to chevron south.October 1–5: Witch hazel blooms as others fade.October 6–10: Maples begin to blaze.October 11–15: Frost paints the garden black.October 16–20: Oaks turn bronze and russet.October 21–25: Leaves rattle down the gutters.October 26–31: Clocks fall back — dusk at five.November 1–5: Ginkgos drop overnight.November 6–10: Last leaves cling stubbornly.November 11–15: Juncos arrive from the north.November 16–20: Bare branches reveal the sky.November 21–25: First flurries dust the rooftops.November 26–30: Woodsmoke curls through the block.December 1–5: Darkness settles before dinner.December 6–10: Holly and winterberry persist.December 11–15: Shortest day approaches.December 16–20: Ice begins to form at the edges.December 21–25: Solstice — the sun begins return.December 26–31: The year turns in silence.🌱February 14 — First skunk-cabbage spathes thaw their way up☀️March 20 — Spring equinox — day and night balance🌸April 5 — Cherry blossoms peak in the parks🐦May 10 — Warbler migration peaks along the coast✨May 25 — First fireflies scout the meadows at dusk🌞June 21 — Summer solstice — longest day🦗July 25 — Peak cicada chorus in the afternoons🌊August 18 — Warmest sea-surface temperatures of the year🍂September 22 — Autumn equinox — the slow turn❄️October 25 — First widespread frost in the suburbs🍁November 10 — Peak leaf color across the Hudson Valley🌙December 21 — Winter solstice — longest night

Microseason · July 1–5

Cicadas claim the afternoon

Annual cicada buzz begins, peaking in the heat of the day.

Day 185 of 365 · Wedge 37 of 72

The solar year drawn as a wheel of 72 five-day windows. Each wedge is one microseason; the four colored arcs mark winter, spring, summer, and autumn; the small icons sit at notable phenological events. The crimson pointer creeps clockwise as the year turns.

Planting calendar

MonthPlantHarvest
January——
February——
March——
Aprillettuce, peas, spinach, radishes—
Maylettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squashlettuce, peas, radishes
Junetomatoes, peppers, beans, squashlettuce, peas, radishes
Julytomatoes, peppers, beans, squashtomatoes, beans, summer squash
August—tomatoes, beans, summer squash
Septemberfall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrotstomatoes, beans, summer squash
Octoberfall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrotswinter squash, tomatoes (last)
November——
December——

A year in weather

Fountain Hill peaks at about 75°F in July and bottoms near 29°F in January; December brings the heaviest rain (4.3 inches) and February the least (2.9 inches).

MonthMean tempPrecipRainy days
January29°3.4″14
February31°2.9″13
March40°3.7″16
April51°4.0″17
May60°4.1″17
June69°4.1″17
July75°3.4″15
August74°4.1″18
September67°3.9″15
October56°3.2″12
November43°3.8″13
December33°4.3″14

Regional context

Fountain Hill's climate, from NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 station normals, pairs 29°F Januarys with 75°F Julys — a 47°F swing. About 44.9 inches of precipitation falls over roughly 180 days a year.

No season owns Fountain Hill's rain: December reaches 4.3 inches across 13.8 days and February keeps 2.9 inches on 12.8, an even spread through Fountain Hill's year. That lines Fountain Hill up with places like Bethlehem, PA, Hellertown, PA and Freemansburg, PA, fed by overlapping storm tracks.

Fountain Hill's growing window opens around mid-April, once Fountain Hill's overnight lows stop freezing — sow kale, peas, spinach, and parsnips. Hold Fountain Hill's tender crops — tomatoes, peppers, basil — until 10-14 days past Fountain Hill's last frost. Fountain Hill's window closes around mid-November as overnight lows return below freezing. In Fountain Hill, low spots run 4-7°F colder than nearby slopes, nudging Fountain Hill's frost dates a week.

Similar climates: Bethlehem, PA, Hellertown, PA, Freemansburg, PA, Allentown, PA, DeSales University, PA.

Frequently asked

When does it freeze in Fountain Hill?
Frost typically leaves Fountain Hill by mid-April and returns to Fountain Hill near mid-November.
What is the rainy season in Fountain Hill?
Fountain Hill sees its heaviest rain in December (around 4.3 inches), part of roughly 45 inches a year.
What is the warmest month in Fountain Hill?
July is Fountain Hill's warmest month, averaging about 75°F.
What is the coldest month in Fountain Hill?
Fountain Hill bottoms out in January, with a mean near 29°F.
When can I start a vegetable garden in Fountain Hill?
Time tomatoes in Fountain Hill for two weeks after mid-April; peas and greens start at Fountain Hill's frost line.
How many rainy days does Fountain Hill get?
Fountain Hill records around 180 days of measurable precipitation annually.
What hardiness zone is Fountain Hill?
Fountain Hill's hardiness zone tracks its winter low; with January near 29°F, check the USDA ZIP map for the exact zone.
What is the 10-day forecast for Fountain Hill?
Fountain Hill's extended outlook — daily high and low temperatures and precipitation chances for each upcoming day — is in the daily forecast above.
Will it rain this week in Fountain Hill?
See this week's day-by-day rain chances for Fountain Hill in the daily forecast above, and the next 24 hours in the hourly chart.
What is the weather like right now in Fountain Hill?
Current conditions for Fountain Hill and the next 24 hours — temperature, precipitation chance, and wind by the hour — are in the hourly forecast chart above.
How often is the Fountain Hill forecast updated?
The Fountain Hill forecast on this page is built from Open-Meteo weather-model data and refreshes regularly through the day.
When are sunrise and sunset in Fountain Hill?
Today's sunrise and sunset times for Fountain Hill are in the Almanac section above, along with civil dawn, civil dusk, and day length. Day length is longest near the summer solstice and shortest near the winter solstice.
How accurate is the weather forecast for Fountain Hill?
The next few days in Fountain Hill's forecast are the most reliable; accuracy declines beyond about a week as weather-model uncertainty grows.

Climate

Fountain Hill's warm-summer humid continental climate in Pennsylvania pairs 29°F Januarys with 75°F Julys, 46°F apart across the seasons.

Fountain Hill sees close to 45 inches of precipitation annually, falling across some 180 wet days.

At 40.6°N, Fountain Hill's 46°F summer-to-winter swing sets when Fountain Hill's gardens wake and when frost returns.

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ZIP codes in Fountain Hill

  • 18015

Climate normals from the Open-Meteo Climate API. Köppen approximation from NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Regions. See methodology for data sources, editorial rules, and corrections. Maintainer: Brian Tighe.