Orchard Crest, PA

Unincorporated community in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania

Orchard Crest is a small unincorporated community in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. It is 1.1 miles W of Mechanicsburg, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 17055.

Orchard Crest at a glance

State
Pennsylvania
County
Cumberland County
ZIP code
17055
Nearest town
Mechanicsburg (1.1 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
40.2142, -76.9864

Weather in Orchard Crest now

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Orchard Crest weather by the hour

Orchard Crest weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Orchard Crest.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Orchard Crest

What is the weather usually like in Orchard Crest?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

20°38°57°75°93°40°25°Jan43°26°Feb53°34°Mar65°43°Apr75°53°May83°63°Jun88°67°Jul85°65°Aug79°58°Sep67°47°Oct55°37°Nov44°29°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

2.6"Jan2.4"Feb3.4"Mar3.7"Apr3.5"May3.7"Jun4.3"Jul3.7"Aug4.1"Sep3.7"Oct2.8"Nov3.1"Dec

Best time to visit Orchard Crest: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station HARRISBURG CPTL CY AP, PA US (USW00014751), adjusted for the elevation of Orchard Crest.

Orchard Crest weather month by month

January
40° 25°F
2.6 in of rain · 5 wet days
February
43° 26°F
2.4 in of rain · 5 wet days
March
53° 34°F
3.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
April
65° 43°F
3.7 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
75° 53°F
3.5 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
83° 63°F
3.7 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
88° 67°F
4.3 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
85° 65°F
3.7 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
79° 58°F
4.1 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
67° 47°F
3.7 in of rain · 6 wet days
November
55° 37°F
2.8 in of rain · 5 wet days
December
44° 29°F
3.1 in of rain · 7 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Orchard Crest through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:26 AM5:08 PM9 h 41 min
February6:59 AM5:44 PM10 h 45 min
March7:17 AM7:16 PM11 h 58 min
April6:27 AM7:47 PM13 h 20 min
May5:50 AM8:18 PM14 h 28 min
June5:36 AM8:40 PM15 h 4 min
July5:49 AM8:38 PM14 h 48 min
August6:18 AM8:06 PM13 h 48 min
September6:47 AM7:18 PM12 h 30 min
October7:17 AM6:29 PM11 h 12 min
November6:52 AM4:52 PM10 h 0 min
December7:21 AM4:44 PM9 h 22 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).

What is the weather like in Orchard Crest?

Orchard Crest has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 25°F (-4°C).

It gets about 41.0 inches (1,041 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February.

The best time to visit Orchard Crest 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 Orchard Crest

The closest live webcam is Upper Allen Township, 1.2 miles SE of Orchard Crest.

Upper Allen TownshipUpper Allen Township · 1.2 mi SEOn Windy
Upper Allen TownshipUpper Allen Township · 1.4 mi SEOn Windy
Rossmoyne ManorRossmoyne Manor · 1.6 mi EOn Windy
Sporting HillSporting Hill · 1.7 mi NEOn Windy
Peace ChurchPeace Church · 2.0 mi NEOn Windy
Rossmoyne ManorRossmoyne Manor · 2.0 mi EOn Windy
Sporting HillSporting Hill · 2.1 mi NOn Windy
Upper Allen TownshipUpper Allen Township · 2.6 mi SOn Windy
ShiremanstownShiremanstown · 2.7 mi EOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Orchard Crest.

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Questions about Orchard Crest

Where is Orchard Crest, PA?

Orchard Crest is an unincorporated community in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 1.1 miles W of Mechanicsburg.

What county is Orchard Crest in?

Orchard Crest is in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.

What is the ZIP code of Orchard Crest, PA?

The ZIP code for Orchard Crest is 17055.

What is the nearest town to Orchard Crest?

Mechanicsburg, 1.1 miles away.

Are there webcams near Orchard Crest?

Yes. The closest is Upper Allen Township, 1.2 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Orchard Crest?

July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).

What is the coldest month in Orchard Crest?

January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).

How much does it rain in Orchard Crest?

About 41.0 inches (1,041 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Orchard Crest?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Orchard Crest?

May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Orchard Crest have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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