Reading, PA weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Reading weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Reading.
This week in Reading
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Reading
What is the weather usually like in Reading?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 23°F average low
- 45.2 inprecipitation per year · 1,149 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Reading: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station READING SPAATZ FLD, PA US (USW00014712), adjusted for the elevation of Reading.
Reading weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Reading through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:22 AM | 5:03 PM | 9 h 40 min |
| February | 6:55 AM | 5:40 PM | 10 h 45 min |
| March | 7:13 AM | 7:11 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:23 AM | 7:43 PM | 13 h 20 min |
| May | 5:45 AM | 8:14 PM | 14 h 28 min |
| June | 5:31 AM | 8:36 PM | 15 h 5 min |
| July | 5:45 AM | 8:34 PM | 14 h 48 min |
| August | 6:13 AM | 8:02 PM | 13 h 49 min |
| September | 6:43 AM | 7:14 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:13 AM | 6:25 PM | 11 h 12 min |
| November | 6:48 AM | 4:48 PM | 9 h 59 min |
| December | 7:17 AM | 4:39 PM | 9 h 21 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Reading?
Reading has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 23°F (-5°C).
It gets about 45.2 inches (1,149 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Reading is May–June and August–September. At 305 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. 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.
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Questions about the weather in Reading
What is the hottest month in Reading?
July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Reading?
January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Reading?
About 45.2 inches (1,149 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Reading?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Reading?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Reading have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
What is the weather like in Reading in November?
Highs average 54°F and lows 36°F, with about 3.0 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Reading?
Around 6:48 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:48 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Reading weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Reading.
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