Essen, PA
Unincorporated community in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
Essen is a small unincorporated community in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It is 1.3 miles W of Bridgeville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 15243.
Essen at a glance
- State
- Pennsylvania
- County
- Allegheny County
- ZIP code
- 15243
- Nearest town
- Bridgeville (1.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 40.3619, -80.0825
Weather in Essen now
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Essen weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Essen.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Essen
What is the weather usually like in Essen?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 83°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 22°F average low
- 41.3 inprecipitation per year · 1,050 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Essen: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station PITTSBURGH ALLEGHENY CO AP, PA US (USW00014762), adjusted for the elevation of Essen.
Essen weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Essen through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:39 AM | 5:20 PM | 9 h 40 min |
| February | 7:11 AM | 5:57 PM | 10 h 45 min |
| March | 7:29 AM | 7:28 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:40 AM | 8:00 PM | 13 h 20 min |
| May | 6:02 AM | 8:31 PM | 14 h 28 min |
| June | 5:48 AM | 8:53 PM | 15 h 5 min |
| July | 6:01 AM | 8:50 PM | 14 h 49 min |
| August | 6:30 AM | 8:19 PM | 13 h 49 min |
| September | 7:00 AM | 7:30 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:30 AM | 6:42 PM | 11 h 11 min |
| November | 7:05 AM | 5:04 PM | 9 h 59 min |
| December | 7:34 AM | 4:56 PM | 9 h 21 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Essen?
Essen has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 22°F (-5°C).
It gets about 41.3 inches (1,050 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Essen 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 Essen
The closest live webcam is Collier Township, 1.4 miles NW of Essen.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Essen.
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Questions about Essen
Where is Essen, PA?
Essen is an unincorporated community in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, 1.3 miles W of Bridgeville.
What county is Essen in?
Essen is in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
What is the ZIP code of Essen, PA?
The ZIP code for Essen is 15243.
What is the nearest town to Essen?
Bridgeville, 1.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Essen?
Yes. The closest is Collier Township, 1.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Essen?
July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Essen?
January, with an average low of 22°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Essen?
About 41.3 inches (1,050 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Essen?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Essen?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Essen have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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