Rausch Creek, PA

Unincorporated community in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

Rausch Creek is a small unincorporated community in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It is 2.0 miles NE of Donaldson, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 17981.

Rausch Creek at a glance

State
Pennsylvania
County
Schuylkill County
ZIP code
17981
Nearest town
Donaldson (2.0 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
40.6119, -76.4267

Weather in Rausch Creek now

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Rausch Creek weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rausch Creek

What is the weather usually like in Rausch Creek?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

14°33°52°70°89°35°19°Jan38°22°Feb48°29°Mar61°39°Apr71°48°May79°57°Jun84°61°Jul80°60°Aug74°53°Sep62°42°Oct50°33°Nov40°25°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.5"Jan2.5"Feb3.7"Mar4.3"Apr4.1"May4.8"Jun4.4"Jul4.1"Aug5.2"Sep4.3"Oct3.5"Nov3.7"Dec

Best time to visit Rausch Creek: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BEAR GAP, PA US (USC00360457), adjusted for the elevation of Rausch Creek.

Rausch Creek weather month by month

January
35° 19°F
3.5 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 9.3 in of snow
February
38° 22°F
2.5 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 8.9 in of snow
March
48° 29°F
3.7 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 7.7 in of snow
April
61° 39°F
4.3 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 0.8 in of snow
May
71° 48°F
4.1 in of rain · 9 wet days
June
79° 57°F
4.8 in of rain · 9 wet days
July
84° 61°F
4.4 in of rain · 8 wet days
August
80° 60°F
4.1 in of rain · 8 wet days
September
74° 53°F
5.2 in of rain · 7 wet days
October
62° 42°F
4.3 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.4 in of snow
November
50° 33°F
3.5 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 1.8 in of snow
December
40° 25°F
3.7 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 4.6 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Rausch Creek through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:25 AM5:04 PM9 h 39 min
February6:57 AM5:42 PM10 h 44 min
March7:15 AM7:13 PM11 h 58 min
April6:25 AM7:46 PM13 h 21 min
May5:47 AM8:17 PM14 h 30 min
June5:32 AM8:39 PM15 h 7 min
July5:46 AM8:37 PM14 h 50 min
August6:15 AM8:05 PM13 h 50 min
September6:45 AM7:16 PM12 h 31 min
October7:15 AM6:27 PM11 h 11 min
November6:51 AM4:49 PM9 h 58 min
December7:20 AM4:41 PM9 h 20 min

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

What is the weather like in Rausch Creek?

Rausch Creek 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 48.0 inches (1,220 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 34 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Rausch Creek 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 Rausch Creek

The closest live webcam is Frailey Township, 0.9 miles NW of Rausch Creek.

Frailey TownshipFrailey Township · 0.9 mi NWOn Windy
Frailey Township › North-eastFrailey Township · 1.6 mi NWOn Windy
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Porter Township › SouthPorter Township · 5.7 mi WOn Windy
Cass TownshipCass Township · 10.6 mi NEOn Windy
Union TownshipUnion Township · 10.7 mi SWOn Windy
Bethel TownshipBethel Township · 11.0 mi SEOn Windy
Bethel TownshipBethel Township · 11.0 mi SOn Windy
Union TownshipUnion Township · 11.3 mi SWOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Rausch Creek.

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Questions about Rausch Creek

Where is Rausch Creek, PA?

Rausch Creek is an unincorporated community in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, 2.0 miles NE of Donaldson.

What county is Rausch Creek in?

Rausch Creek is in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.

What is the ZIP code of Rausch Creek, PA?

The ZIP code for Rausch Creek is 17981.

What is the nearest town to Rausch Creek?

Donaldson, 2.0 miles away.

Are there webcams near Rausch Creek?

Yes. The closest is Frailey Township, 0.9 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Rausch Creek?

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

What is the coldest month in Rausch Creek?

January, with an average low of 19°F (-7°C).

How much does it rain in Rausch Creek?

About 48.0 inches (1,220 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.

Does it snow in Rausch Creek?

Yes, about 34 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Rausch Creek?

May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Rausch Creek have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

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