Rife, PA
Unincorporated community in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
Rife is a small unincorporated community in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It is 3.0 miles NW of Upper Paxton, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 17061.
Rife at a glance
- State
- Pennsylvania
- County
- Dauphin County
- ZIP code
- 17061
- Nearest town
- Upper Paxton (3.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 40.5483, -76.8808
Weather in Rife now
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Rife weather by the hour
Rife weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Rife.
This week in Rife
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rife
What is the weather usually like in Rife?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 20°F average low
- 50.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,292 mm
- 27.6 insnowfall per year · 70 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Rife: 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 Rife.
Rife weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Rife through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:27 AM | 5:06 PM | 9 h 39 min |
| February | 6:59 AM | 5:43 PM | 10 h 44 min |
| March | 7:17 AM | 7:15 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:27 AM | 7:47 PM | 13 h 20 min |
| May | 5:48 AM | 8:18 PM | 14 h 29 min |
| June | 5:34 AM | 8:41 PM | 15 h 6 min |
| July | 5:48 AM | 8:38 PM | 14 h 50 min |
| August | 6:17 AM | 8:06 PM | 13 h 49 min |
| September | 6:47 AM | 7:18 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:17 AM | 6:29 PM | 11 h 11 min |
| November | 6:52 AM | 4:51 PM | 9 h 58 min |
| December | 7:22 AM | 4:43 PM | 9 h 20 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Rife?
Rife 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 Rife 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 Rife
The closest live webcam is Watts Township, 9.3 miles SW of Rife.
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Questions about Rife
Where is Rife, PA?
Rife is an unincorporated community in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, 3.0 miles NW of Upper Paxton.
What county is Rife in?
Rife is in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
What is the ZIP code of Rife, PA?
The ZIP code for Rife is 17061.
What is the nearest town to Rife?
Upper Paxton, 3.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Rife?
Yes. The closest is Watts Township, 9.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Rife?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Rife?
January, with an average low of 20°F (-7°C).
How much does it rain in Rife?
About 50.9 inches (1,292 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Rife?
Yes, about 28 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Rife?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Rife have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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