Southdale, PA

Unincorporated community in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

Southdale is a small unincorporated community in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It is 1.8 miles NW of New Columbus, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 17878.

Southdale at a glance

State
Pennsylvania
County
Luzerne County
ZIP code
17878
Nearest town
New Columbus (1.8 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
41.1514, -76.2692

Weather in Southdale now

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Southdale weather by the hour

Southdale weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Southdale

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Southdale

What is the weather usually like in Southdale?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

11°30°48°67°85°33°16°Jan35°18°Feb44°25°Mar58°35°Apr69°46°May76°55°Jun80°58°Jul78°57°Aug72°50°Sep60°39°Oct48°31°Nov38°22°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.2"Jan2.6"Feb3.4"Mar4.4"Apr4.7"May4.6"Jun4.5"Jul4.5"Aug4.9"Sep4.8"Oct3.4"Nov3.6"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BENTON 3 NE, PA US (USC00360582), adjusted for the elevation of Southdale.

Southdale weather month by month

January
33° 16°F
3.2 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 12.3 in of snow
February
35° 18°F
2.6 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 12.9 in of snow
March
44° 25°F
3.4 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 8.6 in of snow
April
58° 35°F
4.4 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 1.4 in of snow
May
69° 46°F
4.7 in of rain · 9 wet days
June
76° 55°F
4.6 in of rain · 9 wet days
July
80° 58°F
4.5 in of rain · 9 wet days
August
78° 57°F
4.5 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
72° 50°F
4.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
October
60° 39°F
4.8 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 0.6 in of snow
November
48° 31°F
3.4 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 2.2 in of snow
December
38° 22°F
3.6 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 8.0 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Southdale through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:26 AM5:02 PM9 h 36 min
February6:57 AM5:40 PM10 h 42 min
March7:14 AM7:13 PM11 h 58 min
April6:23 AM7:46 PM13 h 22 min
May5:44 AM8:17 PM14 h 32 min
June5:30 AM8:41 PM15 h 10 min
July5:44 AM8:38 PM14 h 53 min
August6:13 AM8:05 PM13 h 52 min
September6:44 AM7:15 PM12 h 31 min
October7:15 AM6:26 PM11 h 10 min
November6:51 AM4:47 PM9 h 55 min
December7:21 AM4:38 PM9 h 16 min

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

What is the weather like in Southdale?

Southdale 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 January, with average lows of 16°F (-9°C).

It gets about 48.4 inches (1,230 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 46 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Southdale 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 Southdale

The closest live webcam is Lime Ridge, 8.8 miles SW of Southdale.

Lime Ridgeunknown · 8.8 mi SWOn Windy
HetlervilleHetlerville · 9.6 mi SOn Windy
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Almediaunknown · 11.4 mi SWOn Windy
Bloomsburg › East: Bloomsburg Municipal AirportBloomsburg · 13.9 mi SWOn Windy
Saint JohnsSaint Johns · 15.0 mi SEOn Windy
Saint JohnsSaint Johns · 15.2 mi SEOn Windy
Saint JohnsSaint Johns · 16.1 mi SEOn Windy
Mountain Topunknown · 16.4 mi EOn Windy

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

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Questions about Southdale

Where is Southdale, PA?

Southdale is an unincorporated community in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, 1.8 miles NW of New Columbus.

What county is Southdale in?

Southdale is in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

What is the ZIP code of Southdale, PA?

The ZIP code for Southdale is 17878.

What is the nearest town to Southdale?

New Columbus, 1.8 miles away.

Are there webcams near Southdale?

Yes. The closest is Lime Ridge, 8.8 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Southdale?

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

What is the coldest month in Southdale?

January, with an average low of 16°F (-9°C).

How much does it rain in Southdale?

About 48.4 inches (1,230 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.

Does it snow in Southdale?

Yes, about 46 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Southdale?

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

What climate does Southdale have?

Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).

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