Ernest, PA

Unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

Ernest is a small unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It is 0.8 miles W of Swedesburg, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 19405.

Ernest at a glance

State
Pennsylvania
County
Montgomery County
ZIP code
19405
Nearest town
Swedesburg (0.8 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
40.1039, -75.3181

Weather in Ernest now

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Ernest weather by the hour

Ernest weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Ernest

What is the weather usually like in Ernest?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

18°37°56°75°94°42°23°Jan44°25°Feb52°32°Mar65°42°Apr75°52°May84°62°Jun89°67°Jul87°65°Aug80°58°Sep68°45°Oct57°35°Nov46°28°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.7"Jan3.0"Feb4.4"Mar3.9"Apr4.3"May4.2"Jun4.7"Jul5.0"Aug4.9"Sep4.3"Oct3.6"Nov4.7"Dec

Best time to visit Ernest: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station NORRISTOWN, PA US (USC00366370), adjusted for the elevation of Ernest.

Ernest weather month by month

January
42° 23°F
3.7 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 6.8 in of snow
February
44° 25°F
3.0 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 10.9 in of snow
March
52° 32°F
4.4 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 3.0 in of snow
April
65° 42°F
3.9 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
May
75° 52°F
4.3 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
84° 62°F
4.2 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
89° 67°F
4.7 in of rain · 8 wet days
August
87° 65°F
5.0 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
80° 58°F
4.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
68° 45°F
4.3 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
November
57° 35°F
3.6 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
December
46° 28°F
4.7 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 4.2 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Ernest through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:19 AM5:01 PM9 h 41 min
February6:52 AM5:38 PM10 h 45 min
March7:10 AM7:09 PM11 h 58 min
April6:21 AM7:41 PM13 h 19 min
May5:43 AM8:11 PM14 h 27 min
June5:29 AM8:33 PM15 h 3 min
July5:43 AM8:31 PM14 h 47 min
August6:11 AM7:59 PM13 h 48 min
September6:41 AM7:11 PM12 h 30 min
October7:10 AM6:23 PM11 h 12 min
November6:45 AM4:46 PM10 h 0 min
December7:14 AM4:38 PM9 h 23 min

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

What is the weather like in Ernest?

Ernest has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 23°F (-5°C).

It gets about 50.7 inches (1,287 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 25 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Ernest is May–June and September–October. 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 Ernest

The closest live webcam is Plymouth Township, 0.9 miles SE of Ernest.

Plymouth TownshipPlymouth Township · 0.9 mi SEOn Windy
Plymouth TownshipPlymouth Township · 1.0 mi EOn Windy
Plymouth TownshipPlymouth Township · 1.4 mi EOn Windy
Plymouth TownshipPlymouth Township · 1.5 mi SOn Windy
Plymouth TownshipPlymouth Township · 1.6 mi EOn Windy
Plymouth TownshipPlymouth Township · 1.7 mi EOn Windy
Plymouth TownshipPlymouth Township · 1.7 mi EOn Windy
NorristownNorristown · 1.8 mi NWOn Windy
NorristownNorristown · 1.8 mi NWOn Windy

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

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Questions about Ernest

Where is Ernest, PA?

Ernest is an unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, 0.8 miles W of Swedesburg.

What county is Ernest in?

Ernest is in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.

What is the ZIP code of Ernest, PA?

The ZIP code for Ernest is 19405.

What is the nearest town to Ernest?

Swedesburg, 0.8 miles away.

Are there webcams near Ernest?

Yes. The closest is Plymouth Township, 0.9 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Ernest?

July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).

What is the coldest month in Ernest?

January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).

How much does it rain in Ernest?

About 50.7 inches (1,287 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.

Does it snow in Ernest?

Yes, about 25 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Ernest?

May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Ernest have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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