Polktown, PA
Unincorporated community in Franklin County, Pennsylvania
Polktown is a small unincorporated community in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. It is 2.6 miles E of Waynesboro, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 17268.
Polktown at a glance
- State
- Pennsylvania
- County
- Franklin County
- ZIP code
- 17268
- Nearest town
- Waynesboro (2.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.7597, -77.6308
Weather in Polktown now
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Polktown weather by the hour
Polktown weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Polktown.
This week in Polktown
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Polktown
What is the weather usually like in Polktown?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 25°F average low
- 35.6 inprecipitation per year · 904 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Polktown: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station HAGERSTOWN WASHINGTON CO AP, MD US (USW00093706), adjusted for the elevation of Polktown.
Polktown weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Polktown through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:28 AM | 5:11 PM | 9 h 43 min |
| February | 7:01 AM | 5:48 PM | 10 h 46 min |
| March | 7:20 AM | 7:18 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:31 AM | 7:49 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| May | 5:54 AM | 8:19 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| June | 5:40 AM | 8:41 PM | 15 h 1 min |
| July | 5:53 AM | 8:39 PM | 14 h 45 min |
| August | 6:21 AM | 8:08 PM | 13 h 46 min |
| September | 6:50 AM | 7:20 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:19 AM | 6:32 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 6:53 AM | 4:56 PM | 10 h 2 min |
| December | 7:23 AM | 4:48 PM | 9 h 25 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Polktown?
Polktown has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 25°F (-4°C).
It gets about 35.6 inches (904 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Polktown 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 Polktown
The closest live webcam is Antrim Township, 4.7 miles W of Polktown.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Polktown.
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Questions about Polktown
Where is Polktown, PA?
Polktown is an unincorporated community in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, 2.6 miles E of Waynesboro.
What county is Polktown in?
Polktown is in Franklin County, Pennsylvania.
What is the ZIP code of Polktown, PA?
The ZIP code for Polktown is 17268.
What is the nearest town to Polktown?
Waynesboro, 2.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Polktown?
Yes. The closest is Antrim Township, 4.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Polktown?
July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Polktown?
January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Polktown?
About 35.6 inches (904 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Polktown?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Polktown?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Polktown have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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