Weather in Penn State Berks, Pennsylvania
Roses open along the stoops. Day 59 of spring. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →
- TodayMay 16Overcast11%84°46°
- SundayMay 17Overcast11%87°60°
- MondayMay 18Thunderstorm10%89°67°
- TuesdayMay 19Drizzle—89°66°
- WednesdayMay 20Heavy Drizzle81%86°58°
- ThursdayMay 21Overcast29%71°49°
- FridayMay 22Drizzle33%60°47°
- PM 2.5
- 9.6 μg/m³
- PM 10
- 9.9 μg/m³
- NO₂
- 7.0 μg/m³
- Ozone
- 110.0 μg/m³
- UV Index
- 0.0 Low
When the dew is on the grass, rain will never come to pass.
- Moonrise
- 9:50 AM
- Moonset
- 12:41 AM
- In sign
- ♉︎ Taurus
Roses open along the stoops
Penn State Berks at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 73°F — typical for the season
- Last frost: April 18 (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
Penn State Berks's warmest month is July (~76°F mean) and its coldest is January (~31°F). Rainfall peaks in September (4.9 inches) and bottoms out in February (2.6 inches).
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31° | 3.0″ | 6 |
| February | 33° | 2.6″ | 6 |
| March | 42° | 3.5″ | 6 |
| April | 53° | 3.4″ | 7 |
| May | 63° | 3.5″ | 7 |
| June | 72° | 4.8″ | 8 |
| July | 76° | 4.8″ | 7 |
| August | 74° | 4.5″ | 7 |
| September | 67° | 4.9″ | 6 |
| October | 55° | 3.8″ | 7 |
| November | 45° | 3.0″ | 5 |
| December | 36° | 3.5″ | 7 |
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Penn State Berks?
- Penn State Berks's last spring frost typically falls around mid-April, and the first fall frost arrives around mid-November.
- What is the rainy season in Penn State Berks?
- September is the wettest month with about 4.9 inches of rain on average; the city receives roughly 45 inches annually.
- What is the warmest month in Penn State Berks?
- July is typically warmest, averaging about 76°F.
- What is the coldest month in Penn State Berks?
- January is typically coldest, averaging about 31°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Penn State Berks?
- 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 Penn State Berks get?
- Penn State Berks averages about 80 rainy days per year.
- What hardiness zone is Penn State Berks?
- Penn State Berks'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
Penn State Berks, Pennsylvania sits in a warm-summer humid continental climate zone. January means hover near 31°F while July averages 76°F — a 45°F seasonal swing.
Across the year, Penn State Berks receives about 45 inches of precipitation spread over roughly 80 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.