Drums, PA
Unincorporated community in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Drums is a small unincorporated community in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It is 1.8 miles NE of Butler, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 18222.
Drums at a glance
- State
- Pennsylvania
- County
- Luzerne County
- ZIP code
- 18222
- Nearest town
- Butler (1.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 41.0181, -75.9953
Weather in Drums now
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Drums weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Drums.
This week in Drums
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Drums
What is the weather usually like in Drums?
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 Drums: 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 Drums.
Drums weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Drums through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:24 AM | 5:01 PM | 9 h 36 min |
| February | 6:56 AM | 5:39 PM | 10 h 43 min |
| March | 7:13 AM | 7:11 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:22 AM | 7:45 PM | 13 h 22 min |
| May | 5:44 AM | 8:16 PM | 14 h 32 min |
| June | 5:29 AM | 8:39 PM | 15 h 9 min |
| July | 5:43 AM | 8:36 PM | 14 h 53 min |
| August | 6:12 AM | 8:04 PM | 13 h 51 min |
| September | 6:43 AM | 7:14 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:14 AM | 6:25 PM | 11 h 10 min |
| November | 6:50 AM | 4:46 PM | 9 h 56 min |
| December | 7:20 AM | 4:38 PM | 9 h 17 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Drums?
Drums 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 Drums 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 Drums
The closest live webcam is Saint Johns, 0.9 miles NW of Drums.
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Questions about Drums
Where is Drums, PA?
Drums is an unincorporated community in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, 1.8 miles NE of Butler.
What county is Drums in?
Drums is in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
What is the ZIP code of Drums, PA?
The ZIP code for Drums is 18222.
What is the nearest town to Drums?
Butler, 1.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Drums?
Yes. The closest is Saint Johns, 0.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Drums?
July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C).
What is the coldest month in Drums?
January, with an average low of 18°F (-8°C).
How much does it rain in Drums?
About 53.6 inches (1,361 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Drums?
Yes, about 48 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Drums?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Drums have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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