Pittston, PA has a humid continental climate with hot summers and cold winters. Summers can be very hot and humid, with temperatures often reaching into the upper 80s and 90s. Winters are typically cold with temperatures ranging from 20 to 40 degrees Fahrenheit. Precipitation is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year, with snowfall occurring during the winter months. The area receives about 40 inches of rain annually, making it an excellent place for plants to grow. Pittston also enjoys a long growing season for most crops and flowers, which starts in early spring and lasts until late fall.
Pittston, Pennsylvania gets 41 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Pittston averages 38 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 176 sunny days per year in Pittston. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Pittston gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 129 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 82 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 16
Rain: averages 41 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 38 inches of snow a year