Sampson, PA

Unincorporated community in Erie County, Pennsylvania

Sampson is a small unincorporated community in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It is 3.6 miles NW of Summit, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 16441.

Sampson at a glance

State
Pennsylvania
County
Erie County
ZIP code
16441
Nearest town
Summit (3.6 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
42.0092, -79.9978

Weather in Sampson now

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Sampson weather by the hour

Sampson weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sampson

What is the weather usually like in Sampson?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

10°29°48°66°85°32°16°Jan35°15°Feb43°23°Mar56°34°Apr68°45°May76°54°Jun80°58°Jul79°56°Aug73°49°Sep61°38°Oct48°31°Nov37°22°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

4.1"Jan2.9"Feb3.6"Mar4.2"Apr4.4"May4.5"Jun4.7"Jul3.7"Aug4.4"Sep4.5"Oct3.9"Nov4.2"Dec

Best time to visit Sampson: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station UNION CITY FILTRATION PLANT, PA US (USC00369042), adjusted for the elevation of Sampson.

Sampson weather month by month

January
32° 16°F
4.1 in of rain · 12 wet days❄ 30.3 in of snow
February
35° 15°F
2.9 in of rain · 9 wet days❄ 21.3 in of snow
March
43° 23°F
3.6 in of rain · 10 wet days❄ 15.8 in of snow
April
56° 34°F
4.2 in of rain · 10 wet days❄ 3.8 in of snow
May
68° 45°F
4.4 in of rain · 9 wet days
June
76° 54°F
4.5 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
80° 58°F
4.7 in of rain · 8 wet days
August
79° 56°F
3.7 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
73° 49°F
4.4 in of rain · 7 wet days
October
61° 38°F
4.5 in of rain · 9 wet days❄ 0.9 in of snow
November
48° 31°F
3.9 in of rain · 9 wet days❄ 14.5 in of snow
December
37° 22°F
4.2 in of rain · 11 wet days❄ 27.6 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Sampson through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:43 AM5:15 PM9 h 31 min
February7:13 AM5:54 PM10 h 40 min
March7:29 AM7:27 PM11 h 57 min
April6:37 AM8:02 PM13 h 24 min
May5:57 AM8:35 PM14 h 37 min
June5:42 AM8:59 PM15 h 16 min
July5:56 AM8:55 PM14 h 59 min
August6:26 AM8:22 PM13 h 55 min
September6:59 AM7:31 PM12 h 32 min
October7:31 AM6:40 PM11 h 8 min
November7:08 AM5:00 PM9 h 51 min
December7:39 AM4:50 PM9 h 11 min

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

What is the weather like in Sampson?

Sampson has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C), and the coldest is February, with average lows of 15°F (-9°C).

It gets about 49.0 inches (1,245 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 114 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Sampson 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 Sampson

The closest live webcam is Summit Township, 4.7 miles NW of Sampson.

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Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sampson.

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Questions about Sampson

Where is Sampson, PA?

Sampson is an unincorporated community in Erie County, Pennsylvania, 3.6 miles NW of Summit.

What county is Sampson in?

Sampson is in Erie County, Pennsylvania.

What is the ZIP code of Sampson, PA?

The ZIP code for Sampson is 16441.

What is the nearest town to Sampson?

Summit, 3.6 miles away.

Are there webcams near Sampson?

Yes. The closest is Summit Township, 4.7 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Sampson?

July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C).

What is the coldest month in Sampson?

February, with an average low of 15°F (-9°C).

How much does it rain in Sampson?

About 49.0 inches (1,245 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Sampson?

Yes, about 114 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Sampson?

June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Sampson have?

Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).

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