Gowen, PA
Unincorporated community in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
Gowen is a small unincorporated community in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It is 0.9 miles SE of Nuremberg, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 18241.
Gowen at a glance
- State
- Pennsylvania
- County
- Schuylkill County
- ZIP code
- 18241, 18246
- Nearest town
- Nuremberg (0.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 40.9475, -76.1792
Weather in Gowen now
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Gowen weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Gowen.
This week in Gowen
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Gowen
What is the weather usually like in Gowen?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 80°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 18°F average low
- 53.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,361 mm
- 48.0 insnowfall per year · 122 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Gowen: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MAHANOY CITY 2 N, PA US (USC00365344), adjusted for the elevation of Gowen.
Gowen weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Gowen through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:25 AM | 5:02 PM | 9 h 37 min |
| February | 6:57 AM | 5:40 PM | 10 h 43 min |
| March | 7:14 AM | 7:12 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:23 AM | 7:45 PM | 13 h 22 min |
| May | 5:45 AM | 8:17 PM | 14 h 31 min |
| June | 5:30 AM | 8:40 PM | 15 h 9 min |
| July | 5:44 AM | 8:37 PM | 14 h 52 min |
| August | 6:13 AM | 8:04 PM | 13 h 51 min |
| September | 6:44 AM | 7:15 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:15 AM | 6:25 PM | 11 h 10 min |
| November | 6:50 AM | 4:47 PM | 9 h 56 min |
| December | 7:20 AM | 4:39 PM | 9 h 18 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Gowen?
Gowen has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 18°F (-8°C).
It gets about 53.6 inches (1,361 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 48 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Gowen 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 Gowen
The closest live webcam is Hetlerville, 5.6 miles NW of Gowen.
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Questions about Gowen
Where is Gowen, PA?
Gowen is an unincorporated community in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, 0.9 miles SE of Nuremberg.
What county is Gowen in?
Gowen is in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.
What is the ZIP code of Gowen, PA?
The ZIP code for Gowen is 18241.
What is the nearest town to Gowen?
Nuremberg, 0.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Gowen?
Yes. The closest is Hetlerville, 5.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Gowen?
July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C).
What is the coldest month in Gowen?
January, with an average low of 18°F (-8°C).
How much does it rain in Gowen?
About 53.6 inches (1,361 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Gowen?
Yes, about 48 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Gowen?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Gowen have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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