Desire, PA
Unincorporated community in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania
Desire is a small unincorporated community in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania. It is 2.5 miles NW of Winslow, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 15863.
Desire at a glance
- State
- Pennsylvania
- County
- Jefferson County
- ZIP code
- 15863
- Nearest town
- Winslow (2.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 41.0253, -78.8906
Weather in Desire now
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Desire weather by the hour
Desire weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Desire.
This week in Desire
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Desire
What is the weather usually like in Desire?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 79°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 17°F average low
- 42.4 inprecipitation per year · 1,078 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Desire: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station DUBOIS JEFFERSON CO AP, PA US (USW00004787), adjusted for the elevation of Desire.
Desire weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Desire through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:36 AM | 5:13 PM | 9 h 36 min |
| February | 7:08 AM | 5:51 PM | 10 h 43 min |
| March | 7:25 AM | 7:23 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:34 AM | 7:56 PM | 13 h 22 min |
| May | 5:55 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 32 min |
| June | 5:41 AM | 8:51 PM | 15 h 10 min |
| July | 5:55 AM | 8:48 PM | 14 h 53 min |
| August | 6:24 AM | 8:15 PM | 13 h 51 min |
| September | 6:55 AM | 7:26 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:25 AM | 6:36 PM | 11 h 10 min |
| November | 7:01 AM | 4:58 PM | 9 h 56 min |
| December | 7:31 AM | 4:49 PM | 9 h 17 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Desire?
Desire 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 17°F (-8°C).
It gets about 42.4 inches (1,078 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Desire 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 Desire
The closest live webcam is Washington Township, 8.8 miles N of Desire.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Desire.
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Questions about Desire
Where is Desire, PA?
Desire is an unincorporated community in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, 2.5 miles NW of Winslow.
What county is Desire in?
Desire is in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania.
What is the ZIP code of Desire, PA?
The ZIP code for Desire is 15863.
What is the nearest town to Desire?
Winslow, 2.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Desire?
Yes. The closest is Washington Township, 8.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Desire?
July, with an average high of 79°F (26°C).
What is the coldest month in Desire?
January, with an average low of 17°F (-8°C).
How much does it rain in Desire?
About 42.4 inches (1,078 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Desire?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Desire?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Desire have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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