Berks County, PA has a humid continental climate with warm summers and cold winters. This type of climate is characterized by large temperature fluctuations throughout the year, with average summer temperatures in the low to mid-80s (Fahrenheit) and winter temperatures usually in the low 30s to mid 40s (Fahrenheit). Precipitation is generally moderate throughout the year, though some months may be drier than others. Snowfall in Berks County normally occurs from late November to early March, averaging around 20 inches over this period. In general Berks County experiences four distinct seasons: spring, summer, fall and winter.
Berks County, Pennsylvania gets 46 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Berks County averages 20 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 203 sunny days per year in Berks County. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Berks County gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 112 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.
Summer High: the July high is around 85 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 21
Rain: averages 46 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 20 inches of snow a year
BESTPLACES COMFORT INDEX
The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Berks County is 7.2 (10=best), which means it is one of the most pleasant places in Pennsylvania.
8.8 / 5.4
Summer / Winter
June, September and August are the most pleasant months in Berks County, while January and February are the least comfortable months.