Piketown, PA

Unincorporated community in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania

Piketown is a small unincorporated community in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It is 1.5 miles SE of West Hanover, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 17112.

Piketown at a glance

State
Pennsylvania
County
Dauphin County
ZIP code
17112
Nearest town
West Hanover (1.5 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
40.3786, -76.7561

Weather in Piketown now

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Piketown weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Piketown

What is the weather usually like in Piketown?

Dfa
Hot-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

15°34°52°71°89°37°20°Jan40°21°Feb49°28°Mar61°37°Apr71°47°May79°56°Jun84°60°Jul82°59°Aug75°52°Sep64°41°Oct52°32°Nov42°25°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.6"Jan2.8"Feb3.9"Mar4.5"Apr4.4"May4.9"Jun5.1"Jul4.3"Aug5.6"Sep4.5"Oct3.3"Nov4.0"Dec

Best time to visit Piketown: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station DEHART DAM, PA US (USC00362071), adjusted for the elevation of Piketown.

Piketown weather month by month

January
37° 20°F
3.6 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 8.4 in of snow
February
40° 21°F
2.8 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 8.3 in of snow
March
49° 28°F
3.9 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 5.1 in of snow
April
61° 37°F
4.5 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 0.6 in of snow
May
71° 47°F
4.4 in of rain · 9 wet days
June
79° 56°F
4.9 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
84° 60°F
5.1 in of rain · 8 wet days
August
82° 59°F
4.3 in of rain · 8 wet days
September
75° 52°F
5.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
October
64° 41°F
4.5 in of rain · 7 wet days
November
52° 32°F
3.3 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.8 in of snow
December
42° 25°F
4.0 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 4.4 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Piketown through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:26 AM5:06 PM9 h 40 min
February6:58 AM5:43 PM10 h 45 min
March7:16 AM7:15 PM11 h 58 min
April6:26 AM7:47 PM13 h 20 min
May5:48 AM8:17 PM14 h 28 min
June5:34 AM8:40 PM15 h 5 min
July5:48 AM8:37 PM14 h 49 min
August6:16 AM8:06 PM13 h 49 min
September6:46 AM7:17 PM12 h 30 min
October7:16 AM6:28 PM11 h 11 min
November6:51 AM4:51 PM9 h 59 min
December7:21 AM4:43 PM9 h 21 min

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

What is the weather like in Piketown?

Piketown 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 20°F (-7°C).

It gets about 50.9 inches (1,292 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 28 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Piketown 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 Piketown

The closest live webcam is North Skyline View, 2.3 miles SE of Piketown.

North Skyline ViewNorth Skyline View · 2.3 mi SEOn Windy
West Hanover TownshipWest Hanover Township · 2.3 mi SEOn Windy
ManadahillManadahill · 2.6 mi SEOn Windy
West Hanover Township: Hanover HeightsWest Hanover Township · 3.2 mi SOn Windy
Lower Paxton Township: Mountain ViewLower Paxton Township · 3.7 mi SOn Windy
ShellsvilleShellsville · 3.8 mi EOn Windy
Paxtoniaunknown · 4.3 mi SWOn Windy
GrantvilleGrantville · 5.1 mi EOn Windy
Lower Paxton Township: Old Colonial VillageLower Paxton Township · 5.4 mi SWOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Piketown.

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Questions about Piketown

Where is Piketown, PA?

Piketown is an unincorporated community in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, 1.5 miles SE of West Hanover.

What county is Piketown in?

Piketown is in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.

What is the ZIP code of Piketown, PA?

The ZIP code for Piketown is 17112.

What is the nearest town to Piketown?

West Hanover, 1.5 miles away.

Are there webcams near Piketown?

Yes. The closest is North Skyline View, 2.3 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Piketown?

July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).

What is the coldest month in Piketown?

January, with an average low of 20°F (-7°C).

How much does it rain in Piketown?

About 50.9 inches (1,292 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.

Does it snow in Piketown?

Yes, about 28 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Piketown?

June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Piketown have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

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