Dark Water, PA
Unincorporated community in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
Dark Water is a small unincorporated community in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It is 1.0 miles W of New Castle, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 17970.
Dark Water at a glance
- State
- Pennsylvania
- County
- Schuylkill County
- ZIP code
- 17970
- Nearest town
- New Castle (1.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 40.7353, -76.2000
Weather in Dark Water now
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Dark Water weather by the hour
Dark Water weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Dark Water.
This week in Dark Water
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Dark Water
What is the weather usually like in Dark Water?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 80°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 18°F average low
- 53.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,361 mm
- 48.0 insnowfall per year · 122 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Dark Water: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MAHANOY CITY 2 N, PA US (USC00365344), adjusted for the elevation of Dark Water.
Dark Water weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Dark Water through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:25 AM | 5:03 PM | 9 h 38 min |
| February | 6:56 AM | 5:40 PM | 10 h 44 min |
| March | 7:14 AM | 7:12 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:24 AM | 7:45 PM | 13 h 21 min |
| May | 5:45 AM | 8:16 PM | 14 h 30 min |
| June | 5:31 AM | 8:39 PM | 15 h 8 min |
| July | 5:45 AM | 8:36 PM | 14 h 51 min |
| August | 6:13 AM | 8:04 PM | 13 h 50 min |
| September | 6:44 AM | 7:15 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:14 AM | 6:26 PM | 11 h 11 min |
| November | 6:50 AM | 4:48 PM | 9 h 57 min |
| December | 7:20 AM | 4:39 PM | 9 h 19 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Dark Water?
Dark Water has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 18°F (-8°C).
It gets about 53.6 inches (1,361 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 48 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Dark Water 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 Dark Water
The closest live webcam is West Mahanoy Township, 2.9 miles NW of Dark Water.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Dark Water.
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Questions about Dark Water
Where is Dark Water, PA?
Dark Water is an unincorporated community in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, 1.0 miles W of New Castle.
What county is Dark Water in?
Dark Water is in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.
What is the ZIP code of Dark Water, PA?
The ZIP code for Dark Water is 17970.
What is the nearest town to Dark Water?
New Castle, 1.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Dark Water?
Yes. The closest is West Mahanoy Township, 2.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Dark Water?
July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C).
What is the coldest month in Dark Water?
January, with an average low of 18°F (-8°C).
How much does it rain in Dark Water?
About 53.6 inches (1,361 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Dark Water?
Yes, about 48 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Dark Water?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Dark Water have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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