Philson, PA
Unincorporated community in Somerset County, Pennsylvania
Philson is a small unincorporated community in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It is 2.1 miles N of Northampton, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 15538.
Philson at a glance
- State
- Pennsylvania
- County
- Somerset County
- ZIP code
- 15538
- Nearest town
- Northampton (2.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.8139, -78.8903
Weather in Philson now
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Philson weather by the hour
Philson weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Philson.
This week in Philson
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Philson
What is the weather usually like in Philson?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 80°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 17°F average low
- 41.7 inprecipitation per year · 1,059 mm
- 45.7 insnowfall per year · 116 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Philson: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MEYERSDALE 2 SSW, PA US (USC00365686), adjusted for the elevation of Philson.
Philson weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Philson through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:33 AM | 5:16 PM | 9 h 43 min |
| February | 7:06 AM | 5:53 PM | 10 h 46 min |
| March | 7:25 AM | 7:23 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:36 AM | 7:55 PM | 13 h 19 min |
| May | 5:58 AM | 8:24 PM | 14 h 26 min |
| June | 5:45 AM | 8:47 PM | 15 h 1 min |
| July | 5:58 AM | 8:44 PM | 14 h 45 min |
| August | 6:26 AM | 8:13 PM | 13 h 47 min |
| September | 6:55 AM | 7:25 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:24 AM | 6:37 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 6:59 AM | 5:01 PM | 10 h 2 min |
| December | 7:28 AM | 4:53 PM | 9 h 25 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Philson?
Philson has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 80°F (26°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 17°F (-9°C).
It gets about 41.7 inches (1,059 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is November. Snow is common: about 46 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Philson 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 Philson
The closest live webcam is Southampton Township, 3.7 miles S of Philson.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Philson.
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Questions about Philson
Where is Philson, PA?
Philson is an unincorporated community in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, 2.1 miles N of Northampton.
What county is Philson in?
Philson is in Somerset County, Pennsylvania.
What is the ZIP code of Philson, PA?
The ZIP code for Philson is 15538.
What is the nearest town to Philson?
Northampton, 2.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Philson?
Yes. The closest is Southampton Township, 3.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Philson?
July, with an average high of 80°F (26°C).
What is the coldest month in Philson?
January, with an average low of 17°F (-9°C).
How much does it rain in Philson?
About 41.7 inches (1,059 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Philson?
Yes, about 46 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Philson?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Philson have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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