State College, PA – Dry skies and rising temperatures will dominate central Pennsylvania into early next week, with daytime highs pushing into the mid-80s by Tuesday. Residents across Centre County can expect a streak of sunny days and clear nights, ideal for outdoor plans but raising concerns for dry conditions.
According to the National Weather Service in State College, today’s high will hover around 77°F with light northeast winds. Temperatures will steadily increase, peaking near 86°F on Tuesday. Humidity will remain moderate, but calm winds and sunny skies could create pockets of elevated fire danger in rural areas.
Saturday and Sunday will bring highs of 79°F and 82°F respectively, with overnight lows in the 50s offering cool relief. Monday and Tuesday will be the warmest days of the stretch, reaching 85°F and 86°F, accompanied by partly cloudy skies Monday night. The next chance of showers doesn’t arrive until Thursday, with a modest 30% chance of rain.
While the sunshine offers a welcome break, residents should stay hydrated and limit strenuous activity during peak afternoon heat. Gardeners and farmers may want to begin watering cycles early, especially with no significant rain expected for several days.
The next weather update is expected by Tuesday evening as conditions begin to shift midweek.
🌤 Five Day Forecast for State College, PA:
- Saturday: Sunny, high near 79°F. Light winds.
- Sunday: Sunny, high near 82°F. Low near 57°F.
- Monday: Sunny, high near 85°F. Partly cloudy overnight.
- Tuesday: Partly sunny, high near 86°F. Low around 62°F.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, high near 83°F. Rain chance returns Thursday.
