In 1890 Newtown, PA the climate was mild, with an average summer temperature of 68 degrees Fahrenheit and an average winter temperature of 34 degrees Fahrenheit. The area experiences a moderate amount of precipitation each year, with an average of 33 inches of rainfall and 20 inches of snowfall annually. The area is known for its humidity in the summers, but it typically does not exceed uncomfortable levels. There are occasionally strong thunderstorms and extreme weather events such as tornadoes or hurricanes, but these are rare occurrences in the area.
Newtown (zip 18940), Pennsylvania gets 48 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Newtown (zip 18940) averages 22 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 205 sunny days per year in Newtown (zip 18940). The US average is 205 sunny days.
Newtown (zip 18940) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 119 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 85 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 23
Rain: averages 48 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 22 inches of snow a year