Weather in Ingram, Pennsylvania
Roses open along the stoops. Day 59 of spring. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →
- TodayMay 16Overcast30%75°48°
- SundayMay 17Overcast16%86°57°
- MondayMay 18Light Showers13%91°62°
- TuesdayMay 19Light Showers21%87°63°
- WednesdayMay 20Light Drizzle75%71°49°
- ThursdayMay 21Overcast13%69°42°
- FridayMay 22Drizzle41%58°51°
- PM 2.5
- 5.8 μg/m³
- PM 10
- 6.0 μg/m³
- NO₂
- 9.8 μg/m³
- Ozone
- 63.0 μg/m³
- UV Index
- 0.0 Low
When the dew is on the grass, rain will never come to pass.
- Moonrise
- 10:06 AM
- Moonset
- 12:59 AM
- In sign
- ♊︎ Gemini
Roses open along the stoops
Ingram at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 10°F below the seasonal normal for this latitude
- Last frost: April 19 (climatological average for this latitude)
- Microseason: 28 of 72, May 16–20
- Planting window: Direct sow okra, melons, and southern peas. Thin carrot rows.
Right now in the garden
Warm-season window is open
As of May 17, the last spring frost has passed for most years. Transplant tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, basil, and cucurbits (cucumbers, squash, melons) now. Direct-sow beans and corn into warm soil.
Planting calendar
| Month | Plant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|
| January | — | — |
| February | — | — |
| March | — | — |
| April | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes | — |
| May | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| June | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| July | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| August | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| September | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| October | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | winter squash, tomatoes (last) |
| November | — | — |
| December | — | — |
A year in weather
Ingram's warmest month is July (~74°F mean) and its coldest is January (~30°F). Rainfall peaks in June (4.6 inches) and bottoms out in February (2.6 inches).
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30° | 3.1″ | 6 |
| February | 32° | 2.6″ | 6 |
| March | 40° | 3.2″ | 8 |
| April | 52° | 3.4″ | 9 |
| May | 62° | 4.1″ | 9 |
| June | 70° | 4.6″ | 8 |
| July | 74° | 3.9″ | 8 |
| August | 72° | 3.8″ | 7 |
| September | 65° | 3.5″ | 6 |
| October | 54° | 3.1″ | 8 |
| November | 43° | 3.0″ | 6 |
| December | 34° | 3.0″ | 7 |
Regional context
Ingram sits within a warm-summer humid continental climate region — a cohort that shares similar temperature ranges, seasonal patterns, and growing conditions across nearby cities.
Similar climates: Philadelphia, PA, Pittsburgh, PA, Allentown, PA, Harrisburg, PA, Lancaster, PA.
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Ingram?
- Ingram's last spring frost typically falls around mid-April, and the first fall frost arrives around mid-November.
- What is the rainy season in Ingram?
- June is the wettest month with about 4.6 inches of rain on average; the city receives roughly 41 inches annually.
- What is the warmest month in Ingram?
- July is typically warmest, averaging about 74°F.
- What is the coldest month in Ingram?
- January is typically coldest, averaging about 30°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Ingram?
- Cool-season crops (peas, lettuce) can be sown around the last spring frost (mid-April); warm-season crops (tomatoes, peppers) wait until 1–2 weeks after.
- How many rainy days does Ingram get?
- Ingram averages about 89 rainy days per year.
- What hardiness zone is Ingram?
- Ingram's USDA hardiness zone is determined by its lowest average winter temperature; check the USDA's online lookup with the city ZIP for the current zone designation.
Climate
Ingram, Pennsylvania sits in a warm-summer humid continental climate zone. January means hover near 30°F while July averages 74°F — a 44°F seasonal swing.
Across the year, Ingram receives about 41 inches of precipitation spread over roughly 89 rainy days.
The rhythm of the year is set by latitude (40.4°N), proximity to large water bodies, and elevation — all of which shape what grows here, when frost is likely, and what the weather story looks like day to day.