Climate & Weather in York
York's climate is a real, genuine humid continental pattern typical of south-central Pennsylvania, with warm, humid summers and cold winters.
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York's July average high runs approximately 87°F, with January averaging a low of approximately 21°F.
Snowfall, disclosed with a plausibility caveat
One source cited annual snowfall of approximately 36 inches across roughly 25 snow days -- this record discloses that figure while noting it runs somewhat higher than several general south-central Pennsylvania summaries would suggest.
Four real, distinct seasons
As across south-central Pennsylvania, York experiences four genuinely distinct seasons, with real but comparatively moderate severe-thunderstorm and tornado risk in spring and fall.
Key takeaways
- York's July average high runs approximately 87°F; January average low approximately 21°F.
- Annual snowfall was cited at approximately 36 inches -- disclosed with a plausibility caveat pending a more definitive source.
- York experiences four distinct seasons typical of south-central Pennsylvania.
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