Harrisburg Weather History
Pennsylvania · US States · Weather data 1976–today
Harrisburg sits 4483km from the equator, 100m above sea level. That combination gives it a climate with hot, humid summers, mild winters, and rain year round (Humid subtropical climate). Its record high is 39.2°C, set 2026-07-02, its record low -26.8°C, set 1994-01-19.
Data through August 4, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Harrisburg
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Harrisburg?
The highest temperature in this record for Harrisburg is 39.2°C, measured on 2026-07-02. That is a recorded daily value from Harrisburg's own series covering 1976 to 2025, not an estimate or a regional average.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Harrisburg?
The lowest temperature in this record for Harrisburg is -26.8°C, measured on 1994-01-19. Together with the heat record above, that spans the full range this city has actually experienced across 1976 to 2025.
How much rain does Harrisburg get a year?
Harrisburg averages 1061mm of precipitation a year, spread across roughly 119 days with at least 1mm. That average is taken over 50 complete calendar years, so one exceptionally wet or dry year does not set the figure.
What was the wettest day on record in Harrisburg?
On 2021-09-01, 118.9mm fell on Harrisburg, the highest single-day total in this series. For scale, that is roughly 11% of what the city receives in an average full year, in one day.
How many hours of sunshine does Harrisburg get a year?
Harrisburg averages 3160 sunshine hours a year, which works out to about 8.7 hours a day across the whole year. Sunshine hours measure the time direct sunlight actually reaches the ground, not simply how long it is light.
How warm are summers and how cold are winters in Harrisburg?
Across the summer months Harrisburg averages a daytime high near 28.2°C, while winter nights average -3.6°C. The seasons here are set from Harrisburg's position relative to the equator rather than a fixed northern-hemisphere calendar.
What is the strongest wind recorded in Harrisburg?
The strongest wind speed recorded in Harrisburg is 42 km/h, on 2019-10-17. That is the daily maximum sustained wind rather than the peak gust, which typically runs higher still.
