Weather in Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania
Roses open along the stoops. Day 59 of spring. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →
- TodayMay 16Light Drizzle20%76°44°
- SundayMay 17Overcast11%84°57°
- MondayMay 18Drizzle15%86°63°
- TuesdayMay 19Light Drizzle13%87°59°
- WednesdayMay 20Light Showers81%79°53°
- ThursdayMay 21Overcast15%63°38°
- FridayMay 22Drizzle22%58°43°
- PM 2.5
- 7.9 μg/m³
- PM 10
- 8.3 μg/m³
- NO₂
- 3.5 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
- 9:45 AM
- Moonset
- 12:45 AM
- In sign
- ♉︎ Taurus
Roses open along the stoops
Clarks Summit at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 3°F below the seasonal normal for this latitude
- Last frost: April 25 (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
Clarks Summit's warmest month is July (~74°F mean) and its coldest is January (~28°F). Rainfall peaks in September (4.2 inches) and bottoms out in February (2.1 inches).
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28° | 2.6″ | 6 |
| February | 30° | 2.1″ | 6 |
| March | 38° | 2.8″ | 7 |
| April | 50° | 3.3″ | 7 |
| May | 61° | 3.3″ | 8 |
| June | 69° | 3.8″ | 8 |
| July | 74° | 3.6″ | 7 |
| August | 72° | 3.9″ | 7 |
| September | 65° | 4.2″ | 6 |
| October | 53° | 3.7″ | 6 |
| November | 43° | 2.9″ | 6 |
| December | 33° | 2.8″ | 6 |
Regional context
Clarks Summit 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 Clarks Summit?
- Clarks Summit's last spring frost typically falls around mid-April, and the first fall frost arrives around mid-November.
- What is the rainy season in Clarks Summit?
- September is the wettest month with about 4.2 inches of rain on average; the city receives roughly 39 inches annually.
- What is the warmest month in Clarks Summit?
- July is typically warmest, averaging about 74°F.
- What is the coldest month in Clarks Summit?
- January is typically coldest, averaging about 28°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Clarks Summit?
- 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 Clarks Summit get?
- Clarks Summit averages about 80 rainy days per year.
- What hardiness zone is Clarks Summit?
- Clarks Summit'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
Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania sits in a warm-summer humid continental climate zone. January means hover near 28°F while July averages 74°F — a 46°F seasonal swing.
Across the year, Clarks Summit receives about 39 inches of precipitation spread over roughly 80 rainy days.
The rhythm of the year is set by latitude (41.5°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.