Effort, Pennsylvania has a Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation climate (Köppen classification: Dfa). Average annual temperatures range from 38.9 °F (low) to 59.9 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 53.7 Inches. Effort is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 1 - May 10 through the first frost around Oct. 1 - Oct. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17.9 °F | 35.2 °F | 3.94 in. |
| February | 18.9 °F | 38.1 °F | 3.06 in. |
| March | 26.2 °F | 46.4 °F | 4.0 in. |
| April | 36.5 °F | 59.8 °F | 4.35 in. |
| May | 46.7 °F | 70.2 °F | 4.32 in. |
| June | 55.7 °F | 78.2 °F | 5.2 in. |
| July | 60.4 °F | 82.7 °F | 5.1 in. |
| August | 58.8 °F | 80.9 °F | 4.91 in. |
| September | 51.5 °F | 74.3 °F | 5.52 in. |
| October | 40.1 °F | 62.1 °F | 5.09 in. |
| November | 30.8 °F | 50.7 °F | 3.73 in. |
| December | 23.4 °F | 39.8 °F | 4.51 in. |
| Annual | 38.9 °F | 59.9 °F | 53.73 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 1 - Oct. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - May 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 100-125 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6b : -5°F to 0°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 6a : -10°F to -5°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Abnormally Dry |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation |