Swales, PA
Unincorporated community in Juniata County, Pennsylvania
Swales is a small unincorporated community in Juniata County, Pennsylvania. It is 2.5 miles W of Fayette, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 17049.
Swales at a glance
- State
- Pennsylvania
- County
- Juniata County
- ZIP code
- 17049
- Nearest town
- Fayette (2.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 40.6544, -77.2281
Weather in Swales now
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Swales weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Swales.
This week in Swales
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Swales
What is the weather usually like in Swales?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 21°F average low
- 47.4 inprecipitation per year · 1,205 mm
- 33.7 insnowfall per year · 86 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Swales: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LAURELTON CTR, PA US (USC00364853), adjusted for the elevation of Swales.
Swales weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Swales through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:28 AM | 5:07 PM | 9 h 38 min |
| February | 7:00 AM | 5:45 PM | 10 h 44 min |
| March | 7:18 AM | 7:16 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:28 AM | 7:49 PM | 13 h 21 min |
| May | 5:50 AM | 8:20 PM | 14 h 30 min |
| June | 5:35 AM | 8:43 PM | 15 h 7 min |
| July | 5:49 AM | 8:40 PM | 14 h 50 min |
| August | 6:18 AM | 8:08 PM | 13 h 50 min |
| September | 6:48 AM | 7:19 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:18 AM | 6:30 PM | 11 h 11 min |
| November | 6:54 AM | 4:52 PM | 9 h 58 min |
| December | 7:24 AM | 4:44 PM | 9 h 20 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Swales?
Swales has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 21°F (-6°C).
It gets about 47.4 inches (1,205 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 34 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Swales 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 Swales
The closest live webcam is Millerstown, 7.6 miles SE of Swales.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Swales.
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Questions about Swales
Where is Swales, PA?
Swales is an unincorporated community in Juniata County, Pennsylvania, 2.5 miles W of Fayette.
What county is Swales in?
Swales is in Juniata County, Pennsylvania.
What is the ZIP code of Swales, PA?
The ZIP code for Swales is 17049.
What is the nearest town to Swales?
Fayette, 2.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Swales?
Yes. The closest is Millerstown, 7.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Swales?
July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Swales?
January, with an average low of 21°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Swales?
About 47.4 inches (1,205 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Swales?
Yes, about 34 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Swales?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Swales have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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