Vulcan, PA
Unincorporated community in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
Vulcan is a small unincorporated community in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It is 1.5 miles W of Mahanoy City, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 18214.
Vulcan at a glance
- State
- Pennsylvania
- County
- Schuylkill County
- ZIP code
- 18214
- Nearest town
- Mahanoy City (1.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 40.8106, -76.1092
Weather in Vulcan now
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Vulcan weather by the hour
Vulcan weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Vulcan.
This week in Vulcan
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Vulcan
What is the weather usually like in Vulcan?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 80°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 18°F average low
- 53.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,361 mm
- 48.0 insnowfall per year · 122 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Vulcan: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MAHANOY CITY 2 N, PA US (USC00365344), adjusted for the elevation of Vulcan.
Vulcan weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Vulcan through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:24 AM | 5:02 PM | 9 h 38 min |
| February | 6:56 AM | 5:40 PM | 10 h 43 min |
| March | 7:14 AM | 7:12 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:23 AM | 7:45 PM | 13 h 21 min |
| May | 5:45 AM | 8:16 PM | 14 h 31 min |
| June | 5:30 AM | 8:39 PM | 15 h 8 min |
| July | 5:44 AM | 8:36 PM | 14 h 51 min |
| August | 6:13 AM | 8:04 PM | 13 h 50 min |
| September | 6:43 AM | 7:15 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:14 AM | 6:25 PM | 11 h 11 min |
| November | 6:50 AM | 4:47 PM | 9 h 57 min |
| December | 7:20 AM | 4:39 PM | 9 h 19 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Vulcan?
Vulcan has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 18°F (-8°C).
It gets about 53.6 inches (1,361 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 48 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Vulcan is June to 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 Vulcan
The closest live webcam is Mahanoy Township › South-west: Interstate 81, 0.2 miles E of Vulcan.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Vulcan.
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Questions about Vulcan
Where is Vulcan, PA?
Vulcan is an unincorporated community in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, 1.5 miles W of Mahanoy City.
What county is Vulcan in?
Vulcan is in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.
What is the ZIP code of Vulcan, PA?
The ZIP code for Vulcan is 18214.
What is the nearest town to Vulcan?
Mahanoy City, 1.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Vulcan?
Yes. The closest is Mahanoy Township › South-west: Interstate 81, 0.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Vulcan?
July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C).
What is the coldest month in Vulcan?
January, with an average low of 18°F (-8°C).
How much does it rain in Vulcan?
About 53.6 inches (1,361 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Vulcan?
Yes, about 48 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Vulcan?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Vulcan have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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