Hecla, PA
Unincorporated community in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
Hecla is a small unincorporated community in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It is 1.0 miles SE of New Ringgold, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 17960.
Hecla at a glance
- State
- Pennsylvania
- County
- Schuylkill County
- ZIP code
- 17960
- Nearest town
- New Ringgold (1.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 40.7022, -76.0022
Weather in Hecla now
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Hecla weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Hecla.
This week in Hecla
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Hecla
What is the weather usually like in Hecla?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 20°F average low
- 49.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,257 mm
- 21.3 insnowfall per year · 54 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Hecla: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station HAMBURG, PA US (USC00363632), adjusted for the elevation of Hecla.
Hecla weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Hecla through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:24 AM | 5:02 PM | 9 h 38 min |
| February | 6:56 AM | 5:40 PM | 10 h 44 min |
| March | 7:13 AM | 7:12 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:23 AM | 7:44 PM | 13 h 21 min |
| May | 5:45 AM | 8:15 PM | 14 h 30 min |
| June | 5:30 AM | 8:38 PM | 15 h 7 min |
| July | 5:44 AM | 8:35 PM | 14 h 51 min |
| August | 6:13 AM | 8:03 PM | 13 h 50 min |
| September | 6:43 AM | 7:14 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:14 AM | 6:25 PM | 11 h 11 min |
| November | 6:49 AM | 4:47 PM | 9 h 58 min |
| December | 7:19 AM | 4:39 PM | 9 h 19 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Hecla?
Hecla has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 20°F (-7°C).
It gets about 49.5 inches (1,257 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 21 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Hecla 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 Hecla
The closest live webcam is Mahanoy Township › South-west: Interstate 81, 9.2 miles NW of Hecla.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Hecla.
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Questions about Hecla
Where is Hecla, PA?
Hecla is an unincorporated community in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, 1.0 miles SE of New Ringgold.
What county is Hecla in?
Hecla is in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.
What is the ZIP code of Hecla, PA?
The ZIP code for Hecla is 17960.
What is the nearest town to Hecla?
New Ringgold, 1.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Hecla?
Yes. The closest is Mahanoy Township › South-west: Interstate 81, 9.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Hecla?
July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Hecla?
January, with an average low of 20°F (-7°C).
How much does it rain in Hecla?
About 49.5 inches (1,257 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Hecla?
Yes, about 21 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Hecla?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Hecla have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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