Chambersburg, PA Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station

29°F
Feels Like 25°F  
Humidity 78% Dew Point 23°F Wind WSW 4 MPH Gusts 6 Barometer 29.82 in.
Report from a personal weather station 0.6 mi. NW of central Chambersburg
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Point Forecast at a Glance

ThuNov 27
Thu Nov 27: Mostly Clear, Low 28F
 
28
FriNov 28
Fri Nov 28: Mostly Sunny, High 39F, Low 24F
39
24
SatNov 29
Sat Nov 29: Mostly Sunny, High 41F, Low 29F
41
29
SunNov 30
Sun Nov 30: Rain And Snow, High 44F, Low 27F
60%
44
27
MonDec 1
Mon Dec 1: Partly Sunny, High 40F, Low 26F
40
26
TueDec 2
Tue Dec 2: Rain And Snow, High 38F, Low 26F
50%
38
26
WedDec 3
Wed Dec 3: Mostly Sunny, High 39F, Low 23F
39
23

7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

High temperatures remain relatively stable through the week, ranging from 38°F to 44°F. Unsettled weather expected with wintry mix likely on at least 4 days.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 7°F below the historical average for November-December. Normal highs for this period are around 47°F with lows around 30°F.

This Date in Weather History

1898 - The Portland storm raged across New England producing gale force winds along the coast and heavy snow inland. A foot of snow blanketed Boston MA, and 27 inches fell at New London CT. Winds at Boston gusted to 72 mph, and wind gusts to 98 mph were estimated at Block Island RI. A passenger ship, the S. S. Portland, sank off Cape Cod with the loss of all 191 persons aboard, and Boston Harbor was filled with wrecked ships. The storm wrecked 56 vessels resulting in a total of 456 casualties.

More on this and other weather history

Chambersburg, PA 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Thursday Nov 27

Mostly Clear

Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 28. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Friday Nov 28

Mostly Sunny

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. West wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

Partly Cloudy

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. West wind 6 to 8 mph.

Saturday Nov 29

Mostly Sunny

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.

Snow

Night: A chance of snow, mainly after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 29. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday Nov 30

Rain And Snow

Day: A chance of rain and snow before 1pm, then rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Mostly Cloudy

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.

Monday Dec 1

Partly Sunny

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 40.

Snow

Night: A chance of snow after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tuesday Dec 2

Rain And Snow

Day: A chance of rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 38. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Rain

Night: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Wednesday Dec 3

Mostly Sunny

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.

Mostly Cloudy

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.

Thursday Dec 4

Partly Sunny

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 40.


About Chambersburg, PA

Chambersburg is a borough in and the county seat of Franklin County, in the South Central region of Pennsylvania, United States. It is in the Cumberland Valley, which is part of the Great Appalachian Valley, and 13 miles (21 km) north of Maryland and the Mason-Dixon line and 52 miles (84 km) southwest of Harrisburg, the state capital. According to the United States Census Bureau, Chambersburg's 2020 population was 21,903. When combined with the surrounding Greene, Hamilton, and Guilford Townships, the population of Greater Chambersburg is 66,340 people. The Chambersburg, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area includes surrounding Franklin County, and in 2010 included 149,618 people. According to the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, Chambersburg Borough is the thirteenth-largest municipality in Pennsylvania and the largest borough as measured by fiscal size as of 2016. Chambersburg Borough is organized under the Pennsylvania Borough Code and is not a home-rule municipality. Chambersburg's settlement began in 1730, when water mills were built at Conococheague Creek and Falling Spring Creek. The town developed on both sides of these creeks. Its history includes episodes relating to the French and Indian War, the Whiskey Rebellion, John Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry, and the Civil War. The borough was the only major northern community burned down by Confederate forces during the war. Residents charged the Confederates with war crimes. Chambersburg is served by the Lincoln Highway, U.S. 30, between McConnellsburg and Gettysburg. U.S. 11, the Molly Pitcher Highway, passes through it between Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, and Hagerstown, Maryland. Interstate 81 skirts the borough to its east. The town lies approximately midpoint on US Route 30 between Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. The local topography reflects both flatter areas like Philadelphia and mountainous areas like Pittsburgh. Downtown Chambersburg has occasional events such as Food Truck Festival, Apple Fest, and Icefest.

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