Reading weather by month
Average highs run from 39°F in January to 86°F in July, and January nights average 23°F. It gets 45 inches of rain and melted snow a year and 21 inches of snow. Nights drop below freezing about 107 times a year. The most comfortable months are May, August and October.
Best time to visit Reading
For comfortable weather, go in May, August and October. In those months the average high stays between 62°F and 86°F, nights average 42°F or warmer, and rain stays under 4.5 inches for the month.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Precip. | Snow | Wet days | Days 90°F+ | Nights below 32°F | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F | 23°F | 3.0 in | 5.1 in | 6 | 0 | 26 | cold |
| February | 42°F | 24°F | 2.6 in | 7.1 in | 6 | 0 | 24 | cold |
| March | 51°F | 32°F | 3.5 in | 4.6 in | 6 | 0 | 17 | cool |
| April | 63°F | 42°F | 3.4 in | 0.3 in | 7 | 0 | 4 | mild days, chilly nights |
| May | 74°F | 52°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in | 7 | 2 | 0 | mild |
| June | 82°F | 61°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in | 8 | 4 | 0 | warm |
| July | 87°F | 66°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in | 7 | 11 | 0 | warm |
| August | 84°F | 64°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in | 7 | 5 | 0 | warm |
| September | 77°F | 57°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 2 | 0 | warm |
| October | 65°F | 45°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in | 7 | 0 | 1 | mild |
| November | 54°F | 35°F | 3.0 in | 0.5 in | 5 | 0 | 12 | cool |
| December | 43°F | 28°F | 3.5 in | 3.7 in | 7 | 0 | 23 | cold |
| Year | 63°F avg | 44°F avg | 45.2 in | 21.3 in | 80 | 24 | 107 |
"Wet days" are days with at least 0.1 inch of precipitation. "Feels" is a plain-language label for the average high. Normals for 1991-2020 from NOAA NCEI, station Reading Spaatz Field, PA (USW00014712), 2.6 miles from the city center; snowfall from Hamburg, PA. Averages describe typical conditions, not a forecast.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Reading
The shortest day is December 21, with 9h 17m of daylight; the longest is June 21, with 15h 03m. The earliest sunset comes around December 1 (4:37 pm) and the latest around June 22 (8:37 pm). The sun sets after 8 pm on 106 days a year.
| On the 15th of | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:24 am | 5:01 pm | 9h 37m |
| February | 6:57 am | 5:39 pm | 10h 42m |
| March | 7:15 am | 7:10 pm | 11h 55m |
| April | 6:25 am | 7:42 pm | 13h 17m |
| May | 5:47 am | 8:12 pm | 14h 25m |
| June | 5:33 am | 8:35 pm | 15h 02m |
| July | 5:46 am | 8:32 pm | 14h 45m |
| August | 6:15 am | 8:00 pm | 13h 46m |
| September | 6:44 am | 7:12 pm | 12h 27m |
| October | 7:14 am | 6:23 pm | 11h 09m |
| November | 6:49 am | 4:46 pm | 9h 56m |
| December | 7:19 am | 4:38 pm | 9h 18m |
Calculated for 2026 at the center of Reading with NOAA's solar equations, in local clock time (Eastern Time, including daylight saving time where it applies). Times shift by a minute or two from year to year.
Is Reading getting warmer?
The last 10 years averaged 2.9°F warmer than the 20th century. See the climate stripes for Reading.Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Reading?
July is the warmest month, with an average high of 87°F and an average low of 66°F (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).
What is the coldest month in Reading?
January is the coldest, with average lows of 23°F and highs of 39°F.
What is the rainiest month in Reading?
September gets the most precipitation, 4.9 inches on average. February is the driest at 2.6 inches.
Does it snow in Reading?
Yes. Reading averages 21 inches of snow a year.
When is the best time to visit Reading?
For comfortable weather, May, August and October. Those months average highs between 62 and 86°F with lows of 42°F or more and modest rain.
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