Compass, PA
Unincorporated community in Chester County, Pennsylvania
Compass is a small unincorporated community in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It is 3.2 miles E of West Caln, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 17527.
Compass at a glance
- State
- Pennsylvania
- County
- Chester County
- ZIP code
- 17527
- Nearest town
- West Caln (3.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 40.0225, -75.9428
Weather in Compass now
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Compass weather by the hour
Compass weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Compass.
This week in Compass
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Compass
What is the weather usually like in Compass?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 22°F average low
- 52.1 inprecipitation per year · 1,324 mm
- 31.9 insnowfall per year · 81 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Compass: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station COATESVILLE 2 W, PA US (USC00361591), adjusted for the elevation of Compass.
Compass weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Compass through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:22 AM | 5:04 PM | 9 h 42 min |
| February | 6:54 AM | 5:40 PM | 10 h 46 min |
| March | 7:13 AM | 7:11 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:23 AM | 7:43 PM | 13 h 19 min |
| May | 5:46 AM | 8:13 PM | 14 h 27 min |
| June | 5:32 AM | 8:35 PM | 15 h 3 min |
| July | 5:46 AM | 8:33 PM | 14 h 47 min |
| August | 6:14 AM | 8:02 PM | 13 h 47 min |
| September | 6:43 AM | 7:14 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:13 AM | 6:25 PM | 11 h 12 min |
| November | 6:47 AM | 4:49 PM | 10 h 1 min |
| December | 7:17 AM | 4:40 PM | 9 h 23 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Compass?
Compass has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 22°F (-6°C).
It gets about 52.1 inches (1,324 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 32 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Compass 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 Compass
The closest live webcam is West Sadsbury Township, 2.6 miles S of Compass.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Compass.
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Other communities near Compass
- Cains0.7 mi NW
- State Hill1.2 mi S
- Buena Vista2.0 mi W
- Limeville2.5 mi SW
- Phillipsville2.8 mi SE
- White Horse2.8 mi W
- South Hermitage3.3 mi NW
- Upper Octoraro3.6 mi S
- Salisbury Heights3.7 mi W
- Simmonstown4.2 mi SW
- Simmonstown4.2 mi SW
- Sadsbury Meeting House4.4 mi SW
- Sadsbury Meeting House4.4 mi SW
- Springville4.5 mi NW
- Lenover4.6 mi S
Questions about Compass
Where is Compass, PA?
Compass is an unincorporated community in Chester County, Pennsylvania, 3.2 miles E of West Caln.
What county is Compass in?
Compass is in Chester County, Pennsylvania.
What is the ZIP code of Compass, PA?
The ZIP code for Compass is 17527.
What is the nearest town to Compass?
West Caln, 3.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Compass?
Yes. The closest is West Sadsbury Township, 2.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Compass?
July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Compass?
January, with an average low of 22°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Compass?
About 52.1 inches (1,324 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Compass?
Yes, about 32 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Compass?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Compass have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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