Van Meter, PA
Unincorporated community in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
Van Meter is a small unincorporated community in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It is 1.1 miles N of Smithton, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 15448.
Van Meter at a glance
- State
- Pennsylvania
- County
- Westmoreland County
- ZIP code
- 15448
- Nearest town
- Smithton (1.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 40.1389, -79.7458
Weather in Van Meter now
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Van Meter weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Van Meter.
This week in Van Meter
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Van Meter
What is the weather usually like in Van Meter?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 20°F average low
- 40.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,038 mm
- 21.4 insnowfall per year · 54 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Van Meter: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station DONORA 1 SW, PA US (USC00362190), adjusted for the elevation of Van Meter.
Van Meter weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Van Meter through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:37 AM | 5:19 PM | 9 h 41 min |
| February | 7:10 AM | 5:55 PM | 10 h 45 min |
| March | 7:28 AM | 7:27 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:39 AM | 7:58 PM | 13 h 19 min |
| May | 6:01 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 27 min |
| June | 5:47 AM | 8:51 PM | 15 h 4 min |
| July | 6:01 AM | 8:48 PM | 14 h 47 min |
| August | 6:29 AM | 8:17 PM | 13 h 48 min |
| September | 6:58 AM | 7:29 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:28 AM | 6:40 PM | 11 h 12 min |
| November | 7:03 AM | 5:03 PM | 10 h 0 min |
| December | 7:32 AM | 4:55 PM | 9 h 23 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Van Meter?
Van Meter has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 20°F (-6°C).
It gets about 40.9 inches (1,038 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 21 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Van Meter 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 Van Meter
The closest live webcam is Rostraver Township, 1.7 miles NW of Van Meter.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Van Meter.
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Questions about Van Meter
Where is Van Meter, PA?
Van Meter is an unincorporated community in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, 1.1 miles N of Smithton.
What county is Van Meter in?
Van Meter is in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
What is the ZIP code of Van Meter, PA?
The ZIP code for Van Meter is 15448.
What is the nearest town to Van Meter?
Smithton, 1.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Van Meter?
Yes. The closest is Rostraver Township, 1.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Van Meter?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Van Meter?
January, with an average low of 20°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Van Meter?
About 40.9 inches (1,038 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Van Meter?
Yes, about 21 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Van Meter?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Van Meter have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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