Cowan, PA
Unincorporated community in Union County, Pennsylvania
Cowan is a small unincorporated community in Union County, Pennsylvania. It is 1.8 miles SE of Vicksburg, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 17844.
Cowan at a glance
- State
- Pennsylvania
- County
- Union County
- ZIP code
- 17844
- Nearest town
- Vicksburg (1.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 40.9575, -77.0139
Weather in Cowan now
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Cowan weather by the hour
Cowan weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Cowan.
This week in Cowan
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Cowan
What is the weather usually like in Cowan?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 19°F average low
- 43.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,115 mm
- 28.8 insnowfall per year · 73 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Cowan: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LEWISBURG, PA US (USC00364976), adjusted for the elevation of Cowan.
Cowan weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Cowan through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:28 AM | 5:06 PM | 9 h 37 min |
| February | 7:00 AM | 5:43 PM | 10 h 43 min |
| March | 7:17 AM | 7:16 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:27 AM | 7:49 PM | 13 h 22 min |
| May | 5:48 AM | 8:20 PM | 14 h 31 min |
| June | 5:33 AM | 8:43 PM | 15 h 9 min |
| July | 5:47 AM | 8:40 PM | 14 h 52 min |
| August | 6:16 AM | 8:08 PM | 13 h 51 min |
| September | 6:47 AM | 7:18 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:18 AM | 6:29 PM | 11 h 10 min |
| November | 6:54 AM | 4:51 PM | 9 h 56 min |
| December | 7:24 AM | 4:42 PM | 9 h 18 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Cowan?
Cowan has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 19°F (-7°C).
It gets about 43.9 inches (1,115 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 29 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Cowan 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 Cowan
The closest live webcam is Old Furnace, 8.4 miles N of Cowan.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Cowan.
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Questions about Cowan
Where is Cowan, PA?
Cowan is an unincorporated community in Union County, Pennsylvania, 1.8 miles SE of Vicksburg.
What county is Cowan in?
Cowan is in Union County, Pennsylvania.
What is the ZIP code of Cowan, PA?
The ZIP code for Cowan is 17844.
What is the nearest town to Cowan?
Vicksburg, 1.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Cowan?
Yes. The closest is Old Furnace, 8.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Cowan?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Cowan?
January, with an average low of 19°F (-7°C).
How much does it rain in Cowan?
About 43.9 inches (1,115 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Cowan?
Yes, about 29 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Cowan?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Cowan have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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