Dawson, Pennsylvania has a Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation climate (Köppen classification: Dfa). Average annual temperatures range from 40.9 °F (low) to 62.6 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 44.7 Inches. Dawson is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 21 - Apr. 30 through the first frost around Oct. 11 - Oct. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20.9 °F | 38.4 °F | 3.31 in. |
| February | 21.8 °F | 41.2 °F | 2.83 in. |
| March | 28.8 °F | 50.4 °F | 3.46 in. |
| April | 38.2 °F | 63.2 °F | 3.78 in. |
| May | 48.7 °F | 72.7 °F | 4.54 in. |
| June | 57.5 °F | 80.4 °F | 4.68 in. |
| July | 61.7 °F | 84.1 °F | 4.67 in. |
| August | 60.5 °F | 83.3 °F | 3.83 in. |
| September | 53.1 °F | 77.0 °F | 3.66 in. |
| October | 41.8 °F | 65.1 °F | 3.22 in. |
| November | 32.2 °F | 52.8 °F | 3.32 in. |
| December | 25.8 °F | 42.6 °F | 3.44 in. |
| Annual | 40.9 °F | 62.6 °F | 44.74 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 11 - Oct. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 21 - Apr. 30 |
| Average Days With Frost | 100-125 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6b : -5°F to 0°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 6b : -5°F to 0°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation |