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West Reading, Pennsylvania Weather

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West Reading weather forecast — hour by hour, 7-day outlook, NOAA radar

West Reading, PA
Saturday, July 4 at 10:20 PM
77
°
Overcast
Feels like
82°
Humidity
79%
Wind
7 mph
Sunrise
1:39 AM
Sunset
4:37 PM
West Reading, PA
Hour by hour · 24h
24-Hour ForecastWest Reading, PA: 24-hour forecast. Temperatures range from 73 to 92 degrees Fahrenheit with a 56% chance of precipitation at 9 PM.
L 73°H 92°
West Reading, PA
7-day forecast
  1. Today
    Jul 4
    Heavy Rain
    53%
    0.52″
    99°73°—
  2. Sunday
    Jul 5
    Heavy Rain
    66%
    2.0″
    92°73°-7°
  3. Monday
    Jul 6
    Heavy Drizzle
    94%
    —
    82°65°-10°
  4. Tuesday
    Jul 7
    Light Showers
    85%
    0.11″
    71°64°-11°
  5. Wednesday
    Jul 8
    Overcast
    21%
    —
    73°63°+2°
  6. Thursday
    Jul 9
    Overcast
    14%
    —
    86°65°+13°
  7. Friday
    Jul 10
    Light Drizzle
    45%
    —
    88°70°+2°
West Reading, PA
Next 24 hours · Mild now
HOT 90°68°82°96°6p12a6a12pnow 77°high 92°low 73°PRECIP %
West Reading, PA
Anemometer · 24h winds · from true
NESW
From · True
SSW
210° · veering 53°
Direction
SSW
210°
Sustained
7
mph
Gust
20
mph
Peak 24h
38
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 38 @ 9:00p
0102030MPHB1B2B3B4B5B6-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOWpk 236SUSTGUST
−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Light breeze veering 53° from the ssw.
West Reading, PA
Barometer · 24h pressure · mb
STORMRAINCHANGEFAIRDRY9901000101010201030
Pressure · mb
1003.8
+3.4 mb in 3h · rising rapidly · 29.64 inHg
Now
1003.8
mb
3h
+3.4
mb
12h
-0.7
mb
24h
-1.0
mb
Regime · RAIN
STORM
RAIN
CHANGE
FAIR
DRY
24h · Pressure · mb
range 1000–1005
9951000STORM|RAIN10051010RAIN|CHG1015CHG|FAIR10201025FAIR|DRY1030-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOW1004.51000.11003.5
−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Pressure climbing out of the rain band — clearing edging in.
West Reading, PA
Air quality
59
AQI
Moderate
↓-17 in 6h

AQI 59 (Moderate), driven by PM2.5. AQI down 17 over the last 6 hours — air quality is improving sharply. PM scrubbed by 3 hours of recent rain — PM2.5 down to 17.4 µg/m³, PM10 to 17.7 µg/m³.

OK No precautions needed for the general population; unusually sensitive individuals may consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion.

PM 2.5DRIVERModerate
17.4μg/m³
PM 10Good
18μg/m³
NO₂Good
19μg/m³
OzoneModerate
63μg/m³
UV IndexLow
0.0

What's driving it

Ozone × UV × Sky

Ozone at AQI 30. Overcast through the UV peak window (cloud cover ~100%) — afternoon ozone should stay flat.

Present
AQI 30
UV peak
0.0 at 1 PM
Sky at peak
overcast
Projected peak
AQI 4

PM × Wind × Precip

PM scrubbed by 3 hours of recent rain — PM2.5 down to 17.4 µg/m³, PM10 to 17.7 µg/m³.

PM2.5/PM10
0.98
Wind
light
Recent rain
3h in last 6h
Pattern
washed out

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 TREND50100SUNMONTUEWEDTHUFRISATSUN7-DAY PM2.5 TREND · μg/m³600
West Reading, PA
Sky cover · visibility · 24h
Cloud cover
100%
OVERCAST
100%0%−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Visibility
45.5mi
UNLIMITED
118 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
02:20 UTC · West Reading, 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
02:20 UTC · West Reading, PA · NOAA NESDIS / STAR · 5-min cadence · up to 10000 px
West Reading, PA
Satellite · infrared · animated
West Reading, PA
Loading IR frames…
IR · cloud-top temp© RainViewer · Carto
West Reading, PA
Almanac · Saturday, July 4
If the first of July be rainy weather, 'twill rain more or less for four weeks together.
Civil dawn
5:07 AM
Sunrise
1:39 AM
Daylight
14h 58m
Sunset
4:37 PM
Civil dusk
9:11 PM
Planting note
Harvest early potatoes. Begin drying onions on the surface.
West Reading, PA
The moon
Waning Gibbous
77% illuminated
Moonrise
11:21 PM
Moonset
11:13 AM
In sign
♓︎ Pisces
West Reading, PA
Microseason
Jul 1–5

Cicadas claim the afternoon

fish
Jan 151% of the yearDec 31

Read this microseason across nine climate regions →

West Reading at a glance

  • Today vs. normal: 6°F above the seasonal normal for this latitude
  • Last frost: April 18 (climatological average for this latitude)
  • Microseason: Jul 1–5
  • Planting window: Harvest early potatoes. Begin drying onions on the surface.

16-Day Forecast — West Reading

  1. Sat99°73°53%
  2. Sun92°73°66%
  3. Mon82°65°94%
  4. Tue71°64°85%
  5. Wed73°63°21%
  6. Thu86°65°14%
  7. Fri88°70°45%
  8. Sat84°64°29%
  9. Sun80°63°24%
  10. Mon83°59°19%
  11. Tue87°62°18%
  12. Wed81°66°41%
  13. Thu85°63°35%
  14. Fri89°62°28%
  15. Sat84°67°45%
  16. Sun85°71°39%

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

Right now in the garden

Peak growing season

As of July 5, 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 — West Reading

SPC has placed West Reading in the Slight Risk category for severe thunderstorms today.

  • TODAYSLGTSlight Risk
  • TOMORROWSLGTSlight 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 186 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

West Reading peaks at about 76°F in July and bottoms near 29°F in January; May brings the heaviest rain (4.0 inches) and February the least (2.8 inches).

MonthMean tempPrecipRainy days
January29°3.2″14
February32°2.8″13
March40°3.5″16
April52°3.8″17
May61°4.0″18
June70°3.9″17
July76°3.3″17
August75°3.8″17
September68°3.6″14
October57°3.0″12
November43°3.6″14
December34°4.0″14

Regional context

West Reading's climate, from NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 station normals, pairs 29°F Januarys with 76°F Julys — a 47°F swing. About 42.6 inches of precipitation falls over roughly 183 days a year.

No season owns West Reading's rain: May reaches 4.0 inches across 18.4 days and February keeps 2.8 inches on 13.4, an even spread through West Reading's year. That lines West Reading up with places like Reading, PA, Wyomissing, PA and Kenhorst, PA, fed by overlapping storm tracks.

West Reading's growing window opens around mid-April, once West Reading's overnight lows stop freezing — sow kale, peas, spinach, and parsnips. Warm-soil crops in West Reading wait about two weeks past West Reading's last frost, once the soil warms. West Reading's window closes around mid-November as overnight lows return below freezing. In West Reading, low spots run 4-7°F colder than nearby slopes, nudging West Reading's frost dates a week.

Similar climates: Reading, PA, Wyomissing, PA, Kenhorst, PA, Greenfields, PA, Colony Park, PA.

Frequently asked

When does it freeze in West Reading?
In West Reading, expect the last spring frost near mid-April; West Reading's first autumn frost comes around mid-November.
What is the rainy season in West Reading?
Rainfall in West Reading peaks in May near 4.0 inches, out of about 43 inches annually.
What is the warmest month in West Reading?
The warmest stretch in West Reading comes in July, around 76°F on average.
What is the coldest month in West Reading?
On average January is the chilliest month in West Reading, about 29°F.
When can I start a vegetable garden in West Reading?
West Reading's last frost (mid-April) cues hardy greens; in West Reading, hold heat-lovers two weeks past.
How many rainy days does West Reading get?
West Reading averages about 183 days with measurable rain or snow each year.
What hardiness zone is West Reading?
West Reading sits in the USDA zone set by January lows near 29°F; the USDA ZIP tool gives the band.
What is the 10-day forecast for West Reading?
West Reading'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 West Reading?
See this week's day-by-day rain chances for West Reading in the daily forecast above, and the next 24 hours in the hourly chart.
What is the weather like right now in West Reading?
Current conditions for West Reading and the next 24 hours — temperature, precipitation chance, and wind by the hour — are in the hourly forecast chart above.
How often is the West Reading forecast updated?
The West Reading forecast on this page is built from Open-Meteo weather-model data and refreshes regularly through the day.
When are sunrise and sunset in West Reading?
Today's sunrise and sunset times for West Reading 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 West Reading?
The next few days in West Reading's forecast are the most reliable; accuracy declines beyond about a week as weather-model uncertainty grows.

Climate

West Reading, Pennsylvania has a warm-summer humid continental climate: January averages roughly 29°F, July about 76°F, 47°F between them.

Rain and snow bring West Reading roughly 43 inches a year across approximately 183 measurable-precipitation days.

At 40.3°N, West Reading's 47°F summer-to-winter swing sets when West Reading's gardens wake and when frost returns.

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ZIP codes in West Reading

  • 19611

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.