Rising Sun, PA
Unincorporated community in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
Rising Sun is a small unincorporated community in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It is 1.9 miles SE of North Whitehall, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 18065.
Rising Sun at a glance
- State
- Pennsylvania
- County
- Lehigh County
- ZIP code
- 18065
- Nearest town
- North Whitehall (1.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 40.7022, -75.5967
Weather in Rising Sun now
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Rising Sun weather by the hour
Rising Sun weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Rising Sun.
This week in Rising Sun
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rising Sun
What is the weather usually like in Rising Sun?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 22°F average low
- 47.4 inprecipitation per year · 1,203 mm
- 33.1 insnowfall per year · 84 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Rising Sun: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ALLENTOWN INTL AP, PA US (USW00014737), adjusted for the elevation of Rising Sun.
Rising Sun weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Rising Sun through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:22 AM | 5:01 PM | 9 h 38 min |
| February | 6:54 AM | 5:38 PM | 10 h 44 min |
| March | 7:12 AM | 7:10 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:21 AM | 7:43 PM | 13 h 21 min |
| May | 5:43 AM | 8:14 PM | 14 h 30 min |
| June | 5:29 AM | 8:36 PM | 15 h 7 min |
| July | 5:42 AM | 8:34 PM | 14 h 51 min |
| August | 6:11 AM | 8:02 PM | 13 h 50 min |
| September | 6:41 AM | 7:13 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:12 AM | 6:23 PM | 11 h 11 min |
| November | 6:47 AM | 4:46 PM | 9 h 58 min |
| December | 7:17 AM | 4:37 PM | 9 h 19 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Rising Sun?
Rising Sun has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 22°F (-6°C).
It gets about 47.4 inches (1,203 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 33 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Rising Sun 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 Rising Sun
The closest live webcam is Washington Township, 4.5 miles NW of Rising Sun.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Rising Sun.
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Questions about Rising Sun
Where is Rising Sun, PA?
Rising Sun is an unincorporated community in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, 1.9 miles SE of North Whitehall.
What county is Rising Sun in?
Rising Sun is in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania.
What is the ZIP code of Rising Sun, PA?
The ZIP code for Rising Sun is 18065.
What is the nearest town to Rising Sun?
North Whitehall, 1.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Rising Sun?
Yes. The closest is Washington Township, 4.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Rising Sun?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Rising Sun?
January, with an average low of 22°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Rising Sun?
About 47.4 inches (1,203 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Rising Sun?
Yes, about 33 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Rising Sun?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Rising Sun have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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