Paxton, PA
Unincorporated community in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
Paxton is a small unincorporated community in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It is 1.6 miles S of Upper Paxton, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 17017.
Paxton at a glance
- State
- Pennsylvania
- County
- Dauphin County
- ZIP code
- 17017
- Nearest town
- Upper Paxton (1.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 40.5961, -76.9375
Weather in Paxton now
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Paxton weather by the hour
Paxton weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Paxton.
This week in Paxton
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Paxton
What is the weather usually like in Paxton?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 19°F average low
- 43.1 inprecipitation per year · 1,095 mm
- 29.0 insnowfall per year · 74 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Paxton: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SELINSGROVE 2 S, PA US (USC00367931), adjusted for the elevation of Paxton.
Paxton weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Paxton through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:27 AM | 5:06 PM | 9 h 39 min |
| February | 6:59 AM | 5:44 PM | 10 h 44 min |
| March | 7:17 AM | 7:15 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:27 AM | 7:48 PM | 13 h 21 min |
| May | 5:49 AM | 8:19 PM | 14 h 30 min |
| June | 5:34 AM | 8:41 PM | 15 h 7 min |
| July | 5:48 AM | 8:39 PM | 14 h 50 min |
| August | 6:17 AM | 8:07 PM | 13 h 50 min |
| September | 6:47 AM | 7:18 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:17 AM | 6:29 PM | 11 h 11 min |
| November | 6:53 AM | 4:51 PM | 9 h 58 min |
| December | 7:22 AM | 4:43 PM | 9 h 20 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Paxton?
Paxton has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 19°F (-7°C).
It gets about 43.1 inches (1,095 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 29 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Paxton 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 Paxton
The closest live webcam is Buffalo Township, 9.9 miles SW of Paxton.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Paxton.
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Questions about Paxton
Where is Paxton, PA?
Paxton is an unincorporated community in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, 1.6 miles S of Upper Paxton.
What county is Paxton in?
Paxton is in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
What is the ZIP code of Paxton, PA?
The ZIP code for Paxton is 17017.
What is the nearest town to Paxton?
Upper Paxton, 1.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Paxton?
Yes. The closest is Buffalo Township, 9.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Paxton?
July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Paxton?
January, with an average low of 19°F (-7°C).
How much does it rain in Paxton?
About 43.1 inches (1,095 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Paxton?
Yes, about 29 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Paxton?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Paxton have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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