Emerald, PA

Unincorporated community in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania

Emerald is a small unincorporated community in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It is 0.5 miles SW of Washington, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 18080.

Emerald at a glance

State
Pennsylvania
County
Lehigh County
ZIP code
18080, 18079
Nearest town
Washington (0.5 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
40.7450, -75.6350

Weather in Emerald now

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Emerald weather by the hour

Emerald weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Emerald.

This week in Emerald

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Emerald

What is the weather usually like in Emerald?

Dfa
Hot-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

14°32°51°69°87°36°19°Jan38°21°Feb47°28°Mar61°38°Apr71°48°May78°57°Jun82°62°Jul80°60°Aug73°53°Sep62°41°Oct50°32°Nov40°24°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.8"Jan2.9"Feb3.9"Mar3.9"Apr4.3"May5.1"Jun4.6"Jul4.9"Aug5.6"Sep4.7"Oct3.9"Nov4.4"Dec

Best time to visit Emerald: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LEHIGHTON 1SSW, PA US (USC00364934), adjusted for the elevation of Emerald.

Emerald weather month by month

January
36° 19°F
3.8 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 7.8 in of snow
February
38° 21°F
2.9 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 9.8 in of snow
March
47° 28°F
3.9 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 6.3 in of snow
April
61° 38°F
3.9 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.4 in of snow
May
71° 48°F
4.3 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
78° 57°F
5.1 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
82° 62°F
4.6 in of rain · 8 wet days
August
80° 60°F
4.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
73° 53°F
5.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
October
62° 41°F
4.7 in of rain · 7 wet days
November
50° 32°F
3.9 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.3 in of snow
December
40° 24°F
4.4 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 2.7 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Emerald through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:22 AM5:01 PM9 h 38 min
February6:54 AM5:38 PM10 h 44 min
March7:12 AM7:10 PM11 h 58 min
April6:21 AM7:43 PM13 h 21 min
May5:43 AM8:14 PM14 h 30 min
June5:29 AM8:37 PM15 h 8 min
July5:42 AM8:34 PM14 h 51 min
August6:11 AM8:02 PM13 h 50 min
September6:42 AM7:13 PM12 h 31 min
October7:12 AM6:23 PM11 h 11 min
November6:48 AM4:46 PM9 h 57 min
December7:18 AM4:37 PM9 h 19 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).

What is the weather like in Emerald?

Emerald has a hot-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 19°F (-7°C).

It gets about 51.9 inches (1,318 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 27 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Emerald 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 Emerald

The closest live webcam is Washington Township, 1.0 miles N of Emerald.

Washington TownshipWashington Township · 1.0 mi NOn Windy
Washington TownshipWashington Township · 1.8 mi NOn Windy
East Penn TownshipEast Penn Township · 3.2 mi NWOn Windy
East Penn TownshipEast Penn Township · 3.4 mi NWOn Windy
Franklin TownshipFranklin Township · 6.6 mi NOn Windy
South Whitehall TownshipSouth Whitehall Township · 10.8 mi SOn Windy
South Whitehall TownshipSouth Whitehall Township · 10.8 mi SEOn Windy
Upper Macungie TownshipUpper Macungie Township · 10.8 mi SOn Windy
South Whitehall TownshipSouth Whitehall Township · 10.9 mi SOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Emerald.

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Questions about Emerald

Where is Emerald, PA?

Emerald is an unincorporated community in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, 0.5 miles SW of Washington.

What county is Emerald in?

Emerald is in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania.

What is the ZIP code of Emerald, PA?

The ZIP code for Emerald is 18080.

What is the nearest town to Emerald?

Washington, 0.5 miles away.

Are there webcams near Emerald?

Yes. The closest is Washington Township, 1.0 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Emerald?

July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).

What is the coldest month in Emerald?

January, with an average low of 19°F (-7°C).

How much does it rain in Emerald?

About 51.9 inches (1,318 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.

Does it snow in Emerald?

Yes, about 27 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Emerald?

June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Emerald have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

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