Matterstown, PA
Unincorporated community in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
Matterstown is a small unincorporated community in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It is 2.1 miles E of Washington, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 17023.
Matterstown at a glance
- State
- Pennsylvania
- County
- Dauphin County
- ZIP code
- 17023
- Nearest town
- Washington (2.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 40.5725, -76.8478
Weather in Matterstown now
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Matterstown weather by the hour
Matterstown weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Matterstown.
This week in Matterstown
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Matterstown
What is the weather usually like in Matterstown?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 20°F average low
- 50.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,292 mm
- 27.6 insnowfall per year · 70 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Matterstown: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station DEHART DAM, PA US (USC00362071), adjusted for the elevation of Matterstown.
Matterstown weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Matterstown through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:27 AM | 5:06 PM | 9 h 39 min |
| February | 6:59 AM | 5:43 PM | 10 h 44 min |
| March | 7:17 AM | 7:15 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:26 AM | 7:47 PM | 13 h 21 min |
| May | 5:48 AM | 8:18 PM | 14 h 29 min |
| June | 5:34 AM | 8:41 PM | 15 h 6 min |
| July | 5:48 AM | 8:38 PM | 14 h 50 min |
| August | 6:16 AM | 8:06 PM | 13 h 49 min |
| September | 6:47 AM | 7:18 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:17 AM | 6:28 PM | 11 h 11 min |
| November | 6:52 AM | 4:51 PM | 9 h 58 min |
| December | 7:22 AM | 4:42 PM | 9 h 20 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Matterstown?
Matterstown has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 20°F (-7°C).
It gets about 50.9 inches (1,292 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 28 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Matterstown 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 Matterstown
The closest live webcam is Watts Township, 11.7 miles SW of Matterstown.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Matterstown.
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Questions about Matterstown
Where is Matterstown, PA?
Matterstown is an unincorporated community in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, 2.1 miles E of Washington.
What county is Matterstown in?
Matterstown is in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
What is the ZIP code of Matterstown, PA?
The ZIP code for Matterstown is 17023.
What is the nearest town to Matterstown?
Washington, 2.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Matterstown?
Yes. The closest is Watts Township, 11.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Matterstown?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Matterstown?
January, with an average low of 20°F (-7°C).
How much does it rain in Matterstown?
About 50.9 inches (1,292 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Matterstown?
Yes, about 28 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Matterstown?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Matterstown have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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