Option, PA
Unincorporated community in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
Option is a small unincorporated community in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It is 1.3 miles NW of Whitehall, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 15236.
Option at a glance
- State
- Pennsylvania
- County
- Allegheny County
- ZIP code
- 15236
- Nearest town
- Whitehall (1.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 40.3464, -79.9736
Weather in Option now
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Option weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Option.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Option
What is the weather usually like in Option?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 83°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 22°F average low
- 41.3 inprecipitation per year · 1,050 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Option: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station PITTSBURGH ALLEGHENY CO AP, PA US (USW00014762), adjusted for the elevation of Option.
Option weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Option through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:39 AM | 5:19 PM | 9 h 40 min |
| February | 7:11 AM | 5:56 PM | 10 h 45 min |
| March | 7:29 AM | 7:27 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:39 AM | 8:00 PM | 13 h 20 min |
| May | 6:01 AM | 8:30 PM | 14 h 28 min |
| June | 5:47 AM | 8:53 PM | 15 h 5 min |
| July | 6:01 AM | 8:50 PM | 14 h 49 min |
| August | 6:29 AM | 8:18 PM | 13 h 49 min |
| September | 6:59 AM | 7:30 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:29 AM | 6:41 PM | 11 h 11 min |
| November | 7:04 AM | 5:04 PM | 9 h 59 min |
| December | 7:34 AM | 4:56 PM | 9 h 21 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Option?
Option has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 22°F (-5°C).
It gets about 41.3 inches (1,050 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Option 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 Option
The closest live webcam is Pittsburgh, 5.0 miles N of Option.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Option.
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Questions about Option
Where is Option, PA?
Option is an unincorporated community in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, 1.3 miles NW of Whitehall.
What county is Option in?
Option is in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
What is the ZIP code of Option, PA?
The ZIP code for Option is 15236.
What is the nearest town to Option?
Whitehall, 1.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Option?
Yes. The closest is Pittsburgh, 5.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Option?
July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Option?
January, with an average low of 22°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Option?
About 41.3 inches (1,050 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Option?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Option?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Option have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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