Tamaqua, Pennsylvania has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 38.4 °F (low) to 60.2 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 54.8 Inches. Tamaqua 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 | 17.3 °F | 35.5 °F | 3.91 in. |
| February | 18.4 °F | 38.4 °F | 3.18 in. |
| March | 26.0 °F | 46.6 °F | 4.33 in. |
| April | 36.5 °F | 60.2 °F | 4.48 in. |
| May | 46.3 °F | 70.6 °F | 4.38 in. |
| June | 55.2 °F | 78.4 °F | 5.61 in. |
| July | 59.8 °F | 83.0 °F | 4.82 in. |
| August | 58.0 °F | 81.3 °F | 4.98 in. |
| September | 50.8 °F | 74.6 °F | 5.39 in. |
| October | 39.5 °F | 62.9 °F | 4.91 in. |
| November | 30.4 °F | 50.8 °F | 4.24 in. |
| December | 23.1 °F | 40.1 °F | 4.53 in. |
| Annual | 38.4 °F | 60.2 °F | 54.76 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 6a : -10°F to -5°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Abnormally Dry |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |