Compton, PA
Unincorporated community in Somerset County, Pennsylvania
Compton is a small unincorporated community in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It is 1.2 miles N of Elk Lick, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 15565.
Compton at a glance
- State
- Pennsylvania
- County
- Somerset County
- ZIP code
- 15565
- Nearest town
- Elk Lick (1.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.7617, -79.1225
Weather in Compton now
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Compton weather by the hour
Compton weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Compton.
This week in Compton
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Compton
What is the weather usually like in Compton?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 80°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 17°F average low
- 41.7 inprecipitation per year · 1,059 mm
- 45.7 insnowfall per year · 116 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Compton: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MEYERSDALE 2 SSW, PA US (USC00365686), adjusted for the elevation of Compton.
Compton weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Compton through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:34 AM | 5:17 PM | 9 h 43 min |
| February | 7:07 AM | 5:54 PM | 10 h 46 min |
| March | 7:26 AM | 7:24 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:37 AM | 7:55 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| May | 5:59 AM | 8:25 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| June | 5:46 AM | 8:47 PM | 15 h 1 min |
| July | 5:59 AM | 8:45 PM | 14 h 45 min |
| August | 6:27 AM | 8:14 PM | 13 h 46 min |
| September | 6:56 AM | 7:26 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:25 AM | 6:38 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 6:59 AM | 5:02 PM | 10 h 2 min |
| December | 7:28 AM | 4:54 PM | 9 h 25 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Compton?
Compton has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 80°F (26°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 17°F (-9°C).
It gets about 41.7 inches (1,059 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is November. Snow is common: about 46 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Compton 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 Compton
The closest live webcam is Summit Township, 5.8 miles NE of Compton.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Compton.
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Questions about Compton
Where is Compton, PA?
Compton is an unincorporated community in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, 1.2 miles N of Elk Lick.
What county is Compton in?
Compton is in Somerset County, Pennsylvania.
What is the ZIP code of Compton, PA?
The ZIP code for Compton is 15565.
What is the nearest town to Compton?
Elk Lick, 1.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Compton?
Yes. The closest is Summit Township, 5.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Compton?
July, with an average high of 80°F (26°C).
What is the coldest month in Compton?
January, with an average low of 17°F (-9°C).
How much does it rain in Compton?
About 41.7 inches (1,059 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Compton?
Yes, about 46 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Compton?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Compton have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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