Dorothy, PA
Unincorporated community in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
Dorothy is a small unincorporated community in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It is 0.7 miles SE of Lawson Heights, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 15650.
Dorothy at a glance
- State
- Pennsylvania
- County
- Westmoreland County
- ZIP code
- 15650
- Nearest town
- Lawson Heights (0.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 40.3028, -79.3936
Weather in Dorothy now
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Dorothy weather by the hour
Dorothy weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Dorothy.
This week in Dorothy
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Dorothy
What is the weather usually like in Dorothy?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 82°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 21°F average low
- 43.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,116 mm
- 29.8 insnowfall per year · 76 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Dorothy: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MT PLEASANT, PA US (USC00366042), adjusted for the elevation of Dorothy.
Dorothy weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Dorothy through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:36 AM | 5:17 PM | 9 h 40 min |
| February | 7:08 AM | 5:54 PM | 10 h 45 min |
| March | 7:27 AM | 7:25 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:37 AM | 7:57 PM | 13 h 20 min |
| May | 5:59 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 28 min |
| June | 5:45 AM | 8:50 PM | 15 h 5 min |
| July | 5:59 AM | 8:47 PM | 14 h 48 min |
| August | 6:27 AM | 8:16 PM | 13 h 48 min |
| September | 6:57 AM | 7:28 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:27 AM | 6:39 PM | 11 h 12 min |
| November | 7:02 AM | 5:02 PM | 9 h 59 min |
| December | 7:31 AM | 4:53 PM | 9 h 22 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Dorothy?
Dorothy has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 21°F (-6°C).
It gets about 43.9 inches (1,116 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 30 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Dorothy 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 Dorothy
The closest live webcam is Salem Township, 10.9 miles NW of Dorothy.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Dorothy.
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Questions about Dorothy
Where is Dorothy, PA?
Dorothy is an unincorporated community in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, 0.7 miles SE of Lawson Heights.
What county is Dorothy in?
Dorothy is in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
What is the ZIP code of Dorothy, PA?
The ZIP code for Dorothy is 15650.
What is the nearest town to Dorothy?
Lawson Heights, 0.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Dorothy?
Yes. The closest is Salem Township, 10.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Dorothy?
July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Dorothy?
January, with an average low of 21°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Dorothy?
About 43.9 inches (1,116 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Dorothy?
Yes, about 30 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Dorothy?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Dorothy have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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