Palo Alto, PA weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Palo Alto weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Palo Alto.
This week in Palo Alto
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Palo Alto
What is the weather usually like in Palo Alto?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 19°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 Palo Alto: 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 Palo Alto.
Palo Alto weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Palo Alto through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:24 AM | 5:03 PM | 9 h 38 min |
| February | 6:56 AM | 5:40 PM | 10 h 44 min |
| March | 7:14 AM | 7:12 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:24 AM | 7:45 PM | 13 h 21 min |
| May | 5:45 AM | 8:16 PM | 14 h 30 min |
| June | 5:31 AM | 8:39 PM | 15 h 7 min |
| July | 5:45 AM | 8:36 PM | 14 h 51 min |
| August | 6:13 AM | 8:04 PM | 13 h 50 min |
| September | 6:44 AM | 7:15 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:14 AM | 6:26 PM | 11 h 11 min |
| November | 6:50 AM | 4:48 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 Palo Alto?
Palo Alto 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 19°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 Palo Alto is May–June and August–September. At 669 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. 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.
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Questions about the weather in Palo Alto
What is the hottest month in Palo Alto?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Palo Alto?
January, with an average low of 19°F (-7°C).
How much does it rain in Palo Alto?
About 49.5 inches (1,257 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Palo Alto?
Yes, about 21 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Palo Alto?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Palo Alto have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
What is the weather like in Palo Alto in November?
Highs average 52°F and lows 32°F, with about 3.3 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Palo Alto?
Around 6:50 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:48 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Palo Alto weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Palo Alto.
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