Germantown, PA
Unincorporated community in Franklin County, Pennsylvania
Germantown is a small unincorporated community in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. It is 1.2 miles SW of Fayetteville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 17222.
Germantown at a glance
- State
- Pennsylvania
- County
- Franklin County
- ZIP code
- 17222
- Nearest town
- Fayetteville (1.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.9206, -77.5458
Weather in Germantown now
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Germantown weather by the hour
Germantown weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Germantown.
This week in Germantown
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Germantown
What is the weather usually like in Germantown?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 23°F average low
- 43.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,106 mm
- 30.8 insnowfall per year · 78 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Germantown: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CHAMBERSBURG 1 ESE, PA US (USC00361354), adjusted for the elevation of Germantown.
Germantown weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Germantown through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:28 AM | 5:11 PM | 9 h 42 min |
| February | 7:01 AM | 5:47 PM | 10 h 46 min |
| March | 7:19 AM | 7:18 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:30 AM | 7:49 PM | 13 h 19 min |
| May | 5:53 AM | 8:19 PM | 14 h 26 min |
| June | 5:39 AM | 8:42 PM | 15 h 2 min |
| July | 5:52 AM | 8:39 PM | 14 h 46 min |
| August | 6:20 AM | 8:08 PM | 13 h 47 min |
| September | 6:50 AM | 7:20 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:19 AM | 6:32 PM | 11 h 12 min |
| November | 6:53 AM | 4:55 PM | 10 h 1 min |
| December | 7:23 AM | 4:47 PM | 9 h 24 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Germantown?
Germantown has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 23°F (-5°C).
It gets about 43.5 inches (1,106 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 31 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Germantown is May–June and August–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 Germantown
The closest live webcam is Greene Township, 3.5 miles NW of Germantown.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Germantown.
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Questions about Germantown
Where is Germantown, PA?
Germantown is an unincorporated community in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, 1.2 miles SW of Fayetteville.
What county is Germantown in?
Germantown is in Franklin County, Pennsylvania.
What is the ZIP code of Germantown, PA?
The ZIP code for Germantown is 17222.
What is the nearest town to Germantown?
Fayetteville, 1.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Germantown?
Yes. The closest is Greene Township, 3.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Germantown?
July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Germantown?
January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Germantown?
About 43.5 inches (1,106 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Germantown?
Yes, about 31 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Germantown?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Germantown have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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