Gorton, PA
Unincorporated community in Centre County, Pennsylvania
Gorton is a small unincorporated community in Centre County, Pennsylvania. It is 3.3 miles NE of Moshannon, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 16874.
Gorton at a glance
- State
- Pennsylvania
- County
- Centre County
- ZIP code
- 16874
- Nearest town
- Moshannon (3.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 40.9942, -78.0408
Weather in Gorton now
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Gorton weather by the hour
Gorton weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Gorton.
This week in Gorton
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Gorton
What is the weather usually like in Gorton?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 82°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 14°F average low
- 44.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,129 mm
- 50.3 insnowfall per year · 128 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Gorton: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CLARENCE, PA US (USC00361480), adjusted for the elevation of Gorton.
Gorton weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Gorton through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:33 AM | 5:10 PM | 9 h 37 min |
| February | 7:04 AM | 5:47 PM | 10 h 43 min |
| March | 7:21 AM | 7:20 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:31 AM | 7:53 PM | 13 h 22 min |
| May | 5:52 AM | 8:24 PM | 14 h 32 min |
| June | 5:37 AM | 8:47 PM | 15 h 9 min |
| July | 5:51 AM | 8:44 PM | 14 h 52 min |
| August | 6:20 AM | 8:12 PM | 13 h 51 min |
| September | 6:51 AM | 7:22 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:22 AM | 6:33 PM | 11 h 10 min |
| November | 6:58 AM | 4:55 PM | 9 h 56 min |
| December | 7:28 AM | 4:46 PM | 9 h 17 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Gorton?
Gorton has a warm-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 14°F (-10°C).
It gets about 44.5 inches (1,129 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 50 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Gorton 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 Gorton
The closest live webcam is Snow Shoe Township, 5.1 miles E of Gorton.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Gorton.
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Questions about Gorton
Where is Gorton, PA?
Gorton is an unincorporated community in Centre County, Pennsylvania, 3.3 miles NE of Moshannon.
What county is Gorton in?
Gorton is in Centre County, Pennsylvania.
What is the ZIP code of Gorton, PA?
The ZIP code for Gorton is 16874.
What is the nearest town to Gorton?
Moshannon, 3.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Gorton?
Yes. The closest is Snow Shoe Township, 5.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Gorton?
July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Gorton?
January, with an average low of 14°F (-10°C).
How much does it rain in Gorton?
About 44.5 inches (1,129 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Gorton?
Yes, about 50 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Gorton?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Gorton have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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