Anchor, PA
Unincorporated community in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Anchor is a small unincorporated community in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It is 1.0 miles SE of Rheems, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 17570.
Anchor at a glance
- State
- Pennsylvania
- County
- Lancaster County
- ZIP code
- 17570
- Nearest town
- Rheems (1.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 40.1372, -76.5817
Weather in Anchor now
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Anchor weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Anchor.
This week in Anchor
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Anchor
What is the weather usually like in Anchor?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 19°F average low
- 45.2 inprecipitation per year · 1,147 mm
- 23.2 insnowfall per year · 59 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Anchor: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LANDISVILLE 2 NW, PA US (USC00364778), adjusted for the elevation of Anchor.
Anchor weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Anchor through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:24 AM | 5:06 PM | 9 h 41 min |
| February | 6:57 AM | 5:43 PM | 10 h 45 min |
| March | 7:15 AM | 7:14 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:26 AM | 7:46 PM | 13 h 19 min |
| May | 5:48 AM | 8:16 PM | 14 h 27 min |
| June | 5:34 AM | 8:38 PM | 15 h 4 min |
| July | 5:48 AM | 8:36 PM | 14 h 47 min |
| August | 6:16 AM | 8:04 PM | 13 h 48 min |
| September | 6:46 AM | 7:16 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:15 AM | 6:28 PM | 11 h 12 min |
| November | 6:50 AM | 4:51 PM | 10 h 0 min |
| December | 7:19 AM | 4:43 PM | 9 h 23 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Anchor?
Anchor has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 19°F (-7°C).
It gets about 45.2 inches (1,147 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 23 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Anchor is May–June and August–September. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Webcams near Anchor
The closest live webcam is Rheems, 1.4 miles E of Anchor.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Anchor.
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Questions about Anchor
Where is Anchor, PA?
Anchor is an unincorporated community in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, 1.0 miles SE of Rheems.
What county is Anchor in?
Anchor is in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
What is the ZIP code of Anchor, PA?
The ZIP code for Anchor is 17570.
What is the nearest town to Anchor?
Rheems, 1.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Anchor?
Yes. The closest is Rheems, 1.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Anchor?
July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Anchor?
January, with an average low of 19°F (-7°C).
How much does it rain in Anchor?
About 45.2 inches (1,147 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Anchor?
Yes, about 23 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Anchor?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Anchor have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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