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York climate

York’s warm season is inviting, but 110 freezing days shape the home

York’s climate ledger shows an average summer high of 86°F, with 26 days above 90°F and a Very Good summer feel. Winter averages 26°F at night, with 110 days below freezing and a Moderate winter comfort row. May, June, August, September, and October are the listed best months, and January, February, and December carry the toughest designation.

The climate ledger also lists 76 percent humidity, five comfortable months, 1,501 peak sun hours, Excellent air quality, Poor allergy levels, and modeled fine particle pollution of 6.8 micrograms per cubic meter for 2021 to 2025. Moderate heat, drought, and natural hazard rows do not erase the High flood and storm planning questions.

Living through the seasons

York’s warm season can support parks and trail time, while 110 freezing days make heating, surfaces, parking, and indoor plans part of the same climate decision.

Overall Comfort
Good

2.7 / 5

Average Summer High
86°F

Warm · 86°F

Days Above 90°F
26 days/year

Excellent

Summer Feel
Very Good

4.1 / 5

Average Winter Low
26°F / -4°C

Fair

Days Below Freezing
110 days/year

Fair

Winter Feel
Moderate

1.9 / 5

The shape of the year

The five comfortable months, Poor allergy level, High flood and storm rows, and moderate heat and drought categories describe a year that changes the home’s demands.

Humidity
76%

Good

Comfortable Months
5 months

Fair

Solar Exposure
1501 peak sun hrs/yr

Poor

Air, allergies, and weather

Review the home’s drainage, entrance, heating, cooling, windows, storage, and route to care instead of relying on a seasonal label alone.

Air and allergies

Air Quality
Excellent

4.7 / 5

Allergy Levels
Poor

Current AQI

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Current PM2.5

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Timing and weather

Long Term Fine Particle Pollution
6.8 µg/m³ 2021-2025 modeled average

Good · 6.8 µg/m³ 2021-2025 modeled average

Best Months
May, Jun, Aug, Sep, Oct
Toughest Months
Jan, Feb, Dec
Heat Risk
Moderate

Good

Drought Risk
Moderate
Weather Volatility
Limited

2.5 / 5

York in everyday life

Could York work for you?

What may work well

  • York offers 86°F average summer highs, 26 hot days, a Very Good summer feel, and five comfortable months for outdoor plans.
  • Excellent air quality and Moderate heat risk may support a household that values a less extreme summer climate.
  • City parks and the Heritage Rail Trail provide specific places to compare across the warmer months.

What to think about

  • 110 freezing days and a 26°F average winter low make entries, parking, care routes, and heating important.
  • Poor allergy levels remain relevant alongside the Excellent air quality row.
  • High flood and storm rows, plus Moderate drought and natural hazard rows, make drainage and weather response part of the property review.

Plan York’s seasons before choosing the home

  1. Visit in a warm and cold window

    Review the entrance, heating, cooling, parking, surfaces, and the route to a regular destination in weather that resembles the household’s real year.

  2. Map trail and care routes

    Compare the Heritage Rail Trail and city parks with pharmacy, groceries, WellSpan care, family visits, and indoor alternatives.

  3. Ask about water and weather

    Check drainage, basement, trees, insurance, flood maps, storm response, heating, windows, and what happens when an appointment route changes.

  4. Use the decision actions

    Save the home that handles the year, Compare it with another address, and choose Find my fit after the seasonal questions are answered.

Questions retirees ask

What are York summers like?

York’s average summer high is 86°F, with 26 days above 90°F and a Very Good summer feel. May, June, August, September, and October are listed as best months.

How cold is York in winter?

The average winter low is 26°F, with 110 days below freezing and a Moderate winter comfort row. Review heating, entries, parking, surfaces, care routes, and indoor plans.

How many comfortable months does York have?

The climate ledger lists five comfortable months. January, February, and December are the toughest listed months, so a home should work beyond the warm season.

Is York air quality good?

Air quality is labeled Excellent, modeled fine particle pollution is 6.8 micrograms per cubic meter for the 2021 to 2025 average, and allergy levels are Poor. Review those indicators separately with personal comfort.

Should flood and storm rows affect a York home choice?

Yes. High flood and High storm rows make drainage, basement, trees, insurance, maps, entrances, and route changes worth reviewing alongside heating and winter surfaces.

York’s warm season is a genuine strength, while 110 freezing days and Poor allergy levels ask more of the home. Review the address through summer, winter, drainage, care routes, and indoor options, then choose Save, Compare, or Find my fit.

Sources

Climate comfort helps estimate how practical daily life may feel across the year, especially for heat, humidity, cold, and seasonal constraints.

Seasonal timing, health conditions, air conditioning, air quality, and elevation can change the lived experience.

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