Goshen, PA
Unincorporated community in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Goshen is a small unincorporated community in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It is 1.2 miles SW of Wakefield, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 17563.
Goshen at a glance
- State
- Pennsylvania
- County
- Lancaster County
- ZIP code
- 17563
- Nearest town
- Wakefield (1.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.7878, -76.1658
Weather in Goshen now
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Goshen weather by the hour
Goshen weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Goshen.
This week in Goshen
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Goshen
What is the weather usually like in Goshen?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 22°F average low
- 48.4 inprecipitation per year · 1,230 mm
- 18.1 insnowfall per year · 46 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Goshen: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station OCTORARO LAKE, PA US (USC00366508), adjusted for the elevation of Goshen.
Goshen weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Goshen through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:22 AM | 5:05 PM | 9 h 43 min |
| February | 6:55 AM | 5:42 PM | 10 h 46 min |
| March | 7:14 AM | 7:12 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:25 AM | 7:44 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| May | 5:48 AM | 8:13 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| June | 5:34 AM | 8:36 PM | 15 h 1 min |
| July | 5:47 AM | 8:33 PM | 14 h 45 min |
| August | 6:15 AM | 8:02 PM | 13 h 47 min |
| September | 6:44 AM | 7:14 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:13 AM | 6:26 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 6:48 AM | 4:50 PM | 10 h 2 min |
| December | 7:17 AM | 4:42 PM | 9 h 25 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Goshen?
Goshen 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 22°F (-5°C).
It gets about 48.4 inches (1,230 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 18 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Goshen 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 Goshen
The closest live webcam is North East, 15.4 miles SE of Goshen.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Goshen.
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Questions about Goshen
Where is Goshen, PA?
Goshen is an unincorporated community in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, 1.2 miles SW of Wakefield.
What county is Goshen in?
Goshen is in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
What is the ZIP code of Goshen, PA?
The ZIP code for Goshen is 17563.
What is the nearest town to Goshen?
Wakefield, 1.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Goshen?
Yes. The closest is North East, 15.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Goshen?
July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Goshen?
January, with an average low of 22°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Goshen?
About 48.4 inches (1,230 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Goshen?
Yes, about 18 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Goshen?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Goshen have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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