Switzer, PA

Unincorporated community in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania

Switzer is a small unincorporated community in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It is 2.4 miles E of Lowhill, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 18066.

Switzer at a glance

State
Pennsylvania
County
Lehigh County
ZIP code
18066
Nearest town
Lowhill (2.4 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
40.6478, -75.7147

Weather in Switzer now

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Switzer weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Switzer

What is the weather usually like in Switzer?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

15°34°53°71°90°38°20°Jan41°21°Feb49°29°Mar62°39°Apr72°49°May80°58°Jun85°62°Jul83°60°Aug77°53°Sep65°41°Oct53°32°Nov42°25°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.4"Jan2.8"Feb3.9"Mar4.1"Apr3.8"May4.5"Jun5.4"Jul4.4"Aug4.8"Sep4.3"Oct3.6"Nov3.8"Dec

Best time to visit Switzer: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station RODALE RSCH CTR, PA US (USC00367578), adjusted for the elevation of Switzer.

Switzer weather month by month

January
38° 20°F
3.4 in of rain · 5 wet days
February
41° 21°F
2.8 in of rain · 4 wet days
March
49° 29°F
3.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
April
62° 39°F
4.1 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
72° 49°F
3.8 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
80° 58°F
4.5 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
85° 62°F
5.4 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
83° 60°F
4.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
77° 53°F
4.8 in of rain · 7 wet days
October
65° 41°F
4.3 in of rain · 6 wet days
November
53° 32°F
3.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
December
42° 25°F
3.8 in of rain · 6 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Switzer through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:22 AM5:01 PM9 h 39 min
February6:54 AM5:39 PM10 h 44 min
March7:12 AM7:10 PM11 h 58 min
April6:22 AM7:43 PM13 h 21 min
May5:44 AM8:14 PM14 h 30 min
June5:29 AM8:37 PM15 h 7 min
July5:43 AM8:34 PM14 h 50 min
August6:12 AM8:02 PM13 h 50 min
September6:42 AM7:13 PM12 h 31 min
October7:12 AM6:24 PM11 h 11 min
November6:48 AM4:46 PM9 h 58 min
December7:18 AM4:38 PM9 h 20 min

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

What is the weather like in Switzer?

Switzer 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 20°F (-7°C).

It gets about 48.7 inches (1,237 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February.

The best time to visit Switzer 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 Switzer

The closest live webcam is Weisenberg Township, 4.7 miles S of Switzer.

Weisenberg TownshipWeisenberg Township · 4.7 mi SOn Windy
Weisenberg TownshipWeisenberg Township · 4.8 mi SOn Windy
Upper Macungie TownshipUpper Macungie Township · 5.8 mi SEOn Windy
Greenwich TownshipGreenwich Township · 6.5 mi SWOn Windy
Upper Macungie TownshipUpper Macungie Township · 6.6 mi SEOn Windy
Upper Macungie TownshipUpper Macungie Township · 7.7 mi SEOn Windy
Upper Macungie TownshipUpper Macungie Township · 8.0 mi SEOn Windy
Upper Macungie TownshipUpper Macungie Township · 8.3 mi SEOn Windy
South Whitehall TownshipSouth Whitehall Township · 8.4 mi SEOn Windy

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

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Questions about Switzer

Where is Switzer, PA?

Switzer is an unincorporated community in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, 2.4 miles E of Lowhill.

What county is Switzer in?

Switzer is in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania.

What is the ZIP code of Switzer, PA?

The ZIP code for Switzer is 18066.

What is the nearest town to Switzer?

Lowhill, 2.4 miles away.

Are there webcams near Switzer?

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

What is the hottest month in Switzer?

July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).

What is the coldest month in Switzer?

January, with an average low of 20°F (-7°C).

How much does it rain in Switzer?

About 48.7 inches (1,237 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Switzer?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Switzer?

May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Switzer have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

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