Unicorn, PA

Unincorporated community in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Unicorn is a small unincorporated community in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It is 1.6 miles NW of East Drumore, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 17566.

Unicorn at a glance

State
Pennsylvania
County
Lancaster County
ZIP code
17566
Nearest town
East Drumore (1.6 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
39.8367, -76.1522

Weather in Unicorn now

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Unicorn weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Unicorn

What is the weather usually like in Unicorn?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

17°35°54°72°90°39°22°Jan42°23°Feb51°31°Mar63°40°Apr72°50°May80°60°Jun85°65°Jul83°63°Aug76°56°Sep65°44°Oct53°33°Nov43°27°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.5"Jan2.9"Feb4.2"Mar3.8"Apr3.6"May4.4"Jun4.5"Jul4.7"Aug5.2"Sep4.1"Oct3.4"Nov4.1"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station OCTORARO LAKE, PA US (USC00366508), adjusted for the elevation of Unicorn.

Unicorn weather month by month

January
39° 22°F
3.5 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 5.0 in of snow
February
42° 23°F
2.9 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 7.1 in of snow
March
51° 31°F
4.2 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 2.6 in of snow
April
63° 40°F
3.8 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
May
72° 50°F
3.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
80° 60°F
4.4 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
85° 65°F
4.5 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
83° 63°F
4.7 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
76° 56°F
5.2 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
65° 44°F
4.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
November
53° 33°F
3.4 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.3 in of snow
December
43° 27°F
4.1 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 3.0 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Unicorn through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:22 AM5:05 PM9 h 43 min
February6:55 AM5:42 PM10 h 46 min
March7:14 AM7:12 PM11 h 58 min
April6:25 AM7:44 PM13 h 19 min
May5:47 AM8:14 PM14 h 26 min
June5:34 AM8:36 PM15 h 2 min
July5:47 AM8:33 PM14 h 46 min
August6:15 AM8:02 PM13 h 47 min
September6:44 AM7:14 PM12 h 30 min
October7:13 AM6:26 PM11 h 12 min
November6:48 AM4:50 PM10 h 2 min
December7:17 AM4:42 PM9 h 25 min

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

What is the weather like in Unicorn?

Unicorn 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 22°F (-5°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 18 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Unicorn 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 Unicorn

The closest live webcam is East Lampeter Township: Fertility, 14.3 miles N of Unicorn.

East Lampeter Township: FertilityEast Lampeter Township · 14.3 mi NOn Windy
East Lampeter Township: Eastland HillsEast Lampeter Township · 14.9 mi NOn Windy
West Sadsbury TownshipWest Sadsbury Township · 14.9 mi NEOn Windy
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East Lampeter Township: Eastland HillsEast Lampeter Township · 15.3 mi NOn Windy
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East Lampeter Township: BridgeportEast Lampeter Township · 15.8 mi NOn Windy
Sadsbury TownshipSadsbury Township · 15.8 mi NEOn Windy
Manheim Township: Country Club HeightsManheim Township · 16.2 mi NOn Windy

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

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Questions about Unicorn

Where is Unicorn, PA?

Unicorn is an unincorporated community in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, 1.6 miles NW of East Drumore.

What county is Unicorn in?

Unicorn is in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.

What is the ZIP code of Unicorn, PA?

The ZIP code for Unicorn is 17566.

What is the nearest town to Unicorn?

East Drumore, 1.6 miles away.

Are there webcams near Unicorn?

Yes. The closest is East Lampeter Township: Fertility, 14.3 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Unicorn?

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

What is the coldest month in Unicorn?

January, with an average low of 22°F (-5°C).

How much does it rain in Unicorn?

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

Does it snow in Unicorn?

Yes, about 18 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Unicorn?

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

What climate does Unicorn have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

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