Weather in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania
Roses open along the stoops. Day 59 of spring. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →
- TodayMay 16Overcast18%82°49°
- SundayMay 17Overcast15%85°60°
- MondayMay 18Light Showers19%88°64°
- TuesdayMay 19Showers19%90°63°
- WednesdayMay 20Heavy Drizzle70%85°59°
- ThursdayMay 21Overcast28%69°48°
- FridayMay 22Drizzle38%55°47°
- PM 2.5
- 9.6 μg/m³
- PM 10
- 10.4 μg/m³
- NO₂
- 4.9 μg/m³
- Ozone
- 91.0 μg/m³
- UV Index
- 0.0 Low
When the dew is on the grass, rain will never come to pass.
- Moonrise
- 9:54 AM
- Moonset
- 12:45 AM
- In sign
- ♉︎ Taurus
Roses open along the stoops
New Cumberland at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 72°F — typical for the season
- Last frost: April 17 (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
New Cumberland's warmest month is July (~75°F mean) and its coldest is January (~29°F). Rainfall peaks in July (4.8 inches) and bottoms out in February (2.8 inches).
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29° | 2.9″ | 6 |
| February | 31° | 2.8″ | 5 |
| March | 39° | 3.9″ | 6 |
| April | 51° | 3.9″ | 8 |
| May | 61° | 4.0″ | 9 |
| June | 71° | 4.0″ | 8 |
| July | 75° | 4.8″ | 7 |
| August | 73° | 4.3″ | 8 |
| September | 65° | 4.6″ | 6 |
| October | 53° | 3.8″ | 7 |
| November | 42° | 2.9″ | 6 |
| December | 34° | 3.4″ | 7 |
Regional context
New Cumberland 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 New Cumberland?
- New Cumberland's last spring frost typically falls around mid-April, and the first fall frost arrives around mid-November.
- What is the rainy season in New Cumberland?
- July is the wettest month with about 4.8 inches of rain on average; the city receives roughly 45 inches annually.
- What is the warmest month in New Cumberland?
- July is typically warmest, averaging about 75°F.
- What is the coldest month in New Cumberland?
- January is typically coldest, averaging about 29°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in New Cumberland?
- 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 New Cumberland get?
- New Cumberland averages about 82 rainy days per year.
- What hardiness zone is New Cumberland?
- New Cumberland'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
New Cumberland, Pennsylvania sits in a warm-summer humid continental climate zone. January means hover near 29°F while July averages 75°F — a 46°F seasonal swing.
Across the year, New Cumberland receives about 45 inches of precipitation spread over roughly 82 rainy days.
The rhythm of the year is set by latitude (40.2°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.