Climate in Pottsville

Pottsville has a real, genuine humid continental climate with warm, humid summers and freezing, snowy winters, typical of the Southern Anthracite Coal Region.

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A real, cold Schuylkill County winter

January averages a 32.5°F high and 20.5°F low; July averages approximately 73.1°F.

Real, moderate annual snowfall

Annual snowfall runs approximately 37 inches, with annual precipitation running approximately 34.21 inches across roughly 173 rain days per year.

A genuine four-season climate

Summers run warm, humid, and wet; winters run freezing and snowy, with partly cloudy conditions typical year-round.

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-25. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.