Backus, PA
Unincorporated community in McKean County, Pennsylvania
Backus is a small unincorporated community in McKean County, Pennsylvania. It is 4.1 miles NE of Keating, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 16726.
Backus at a glance
- State
- Pennsylvania
- County
- McKean County
- ZIP code
- 16726
- Nearest town
- Keating (4.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 41.8022, -78.5642
Weather in Backus now
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Backus weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Backus.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Backus
What is the weather usually like in Backus?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 79°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 16°F average low
- 41.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,063 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Backus: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BRADFORD RGNL AP, PA US (USW00004751), adjusted for the elevation of Backus.
Backus weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Backus through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:37 AM | 5:10 PM | 9 h 32 min |
| February | 7:07 AM | 5:48 PM | 10 h 40 min |
| March | 7:24 AM | 7:22 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:32 AM | 7:56 PM | 13 h 24 min |
| May | 5:52 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 36 min |
| June | 5:37 AM | 8:52 PM | 15 h 15 min |
| July | 5:51 AM | 8:49 PM | 14 h 57 min |
| August | 6:21 AM | 8:16 PM | 13 h 54 min |
| September | 6:53 AM | 7:25 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 7:25 AM | 6:34 PM | 11 h 9 min |
| November | 7:02 AM | 4:55 PM | 9 h 52 min |
| December | 7:33 AM | 4:45 PM | 9 h 12 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Backus?
Backus has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 79°F (26°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 16°F (-9°C).
It gets about 41.9 inches (1,063 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Backus is June to 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 Backus
The closest live webcam is Annin Township › North-west: Wildcat Hollow - Marvin Creek, 5.5 miles S of Backus.
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Questions about Backus
Where is Backus, PA?
Backus is an unincorporated community in McKean County, Pennsylvania, 4.1 miles NE of Keating.
What county is Backus in?
Backus is in McKean County, Pennsylvania.
What is the ZIP code of Backus, PA?
The ZIP code for Backus is 16726.
What is the nearest town to Backus?
Keating, 4.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Backus?
Yes. The closest is Annin Township › North-west: Wildcat Hollow - Marvin Creek, 5.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Backus?
July, with an average high of 79°F (26°C).
What is the coldest month in Backus?
January, with an average low of 16°F (-9°C).
How much does it rain in Backus?
About 41.9 inches (1,063 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Backus?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Backus?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Backus have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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