Sweetwater, PA
Unincorporated community in Franklin County, Pennsylvania
Sweetwater is a small unincorporated community in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. It is 2.1 miles NE of Metal, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 17221.
Sweetwater at a glance
- State
- Pennsylvania
- County
- Franklin County
- ZIP code
- 17221
- Nearest town
- Metal (2.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 40.0278, -77.8847
Weather in Sweetwater now
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Sweetwater weather by the hour
Sweetwater weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sweetwater.
This week in Sweetwater
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sweetwater
What is the weather usually like in Sweetwater?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 23°F average low
- 43.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,106 mm
- 30.8 insnowfall per year · 78 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sweetwater: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CHAMBERSBURG 1 ESE, PA US (USC00361354), adjusted for the elevation of Sweetwater.
Sweetwater weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sweetwater through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:29 AM | 5:12 PM | 9 h 42 min |
| February | 7:02 AM | 5:48 PM | 10 h 46 min |
| March | 7:21 AM | 7:19 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:31 AM | 7:51 PM | 13 h 19 min |
| May | 5:54 AM | 8:21 PM | 14 h 27 min |
| June | 5:40 AM | 8:43 PM | 15 h 3 min |
| July | 5:54 AM | 8:41 PM | 14 h 47 min |
| August | 6:22 AM | 8:09 PM | 13 h 47 min |
| September | 6:51 AM | 7:21 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:20 AM | 6:33 PM | 11 h 12 min |
| November | 6:55 AM | 4:56 PM | 10 h 1 min |
| December | 7:24 AM | 4:48 PM | 9 h 23 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Sweetwater?
Sweetwater has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 23°F (-5°C).
It gets about 43.5 inches (1,106 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 31 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Sweetwater 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 Sweetwater
The closest live webcam is Dublin Township, 3.5 miles N of Sweetwater.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sweetwater.
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Questions about Sweetwater
Where is Sweetwater, PA?
Sweetwater is an unincorporated community in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, 2.1 miles NE of Metal.
What county is Sweetwater in?
Sweetwater is in Franklin County, Pennsylvania.
What is the ZIP code of Sweetwater, PA?
The ZIP code for Sweetwater is 17221.
What is the nearest town to Sweetwater?
Metal, 2.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sweetwater?
Yes. The closest is Dublin Township, 3.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sweetwater?
July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Sweetwater?
January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Sweetwater?
About 43.5 inches (1,106 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Sweetwater?
Yes, about 31 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Sweetwater?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sweetwater have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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