Westminster, PA
Unincorporated community in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Westminster is a small unincorporated community in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It is 1.2 miles NW of Laflin, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 18640.
Westminster at a glance
- State
- Pennsylvania
- County
- Luzerne County
- ZIP code
- 18640
- Nearest town
- Laflin (1.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 41.2783, -75.7758
Weather in Westminster now
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Westminster weather by the hour
Westminster weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Westminster.
This week in Westminster
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Westminster
What is the weather usually like in Westminster?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 20°F average low
- 38.7 inprecipitation per year · 984 mm
- 45.1 insnowfall per year · 115 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Westminster: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WILKES-BARRE INTL AP, PA US (USW00014777), adjusted for the elevation of Westminster.
Westminster weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Westminster through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:24 AM | 5:00 PM | 9 h 35 min |
| February | 6:55 AM | 5:38 PM | 10 h 42 min |
| March | 7:12 AM | 7:11 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:21 AM | 7:44 PM | 13 h 22 min |
| May | 5:42 AM | 8:16 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| June | 5:27 AM | 8:39 PM | 15 h 11 min |
| July | 5:41 AM | 8:36 PM | 14 h 54 min |
| August | 6:11 AM | 8:03 PM | 13 h 52 min |
| September | 6:42 AM | 7:14 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:13 AM | 6:23 PM | 11 h 10 min |
| November | 6:50 AM | 4:45 PM | 9 h 55 min |
| December | 7:20 AM | 4:36 PM | 9 h 16 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Westminster?
Westminster 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 38.7 inches (984 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 45 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Westminster 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 Westminster
The closest live webcam is Westminster, 0.4 miles E of Westminster.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Westminster.
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Questions about Westminster
Where is Westminster, PA?
Westminster is an unincorporated community in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, 1.2 miles NW of Laflin.
What county is Westminster in?
Westminster is in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
What is the ZIP code of Westminster, PA?
The ZIP code for Westminster is 18640.
What is the nearest town to Westminster?
Laflin, 1.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Westminster?
Yes. The closest is Westminster, 0.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Westminster?
July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Westminster?
January, with an average low of 20°F (-7°C).
How much does it rain in Westminster?
About 38.7 inches (984 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Westminster?
Yes, about 45 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Westminster?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Westminster have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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