Population: 52,376
Land area: 8.1 square
miles
Time Zone: Eastern Time
Zone (When its noon in Harrisburg, it’s 11:00am in
Chicago and 9:00am in Los Angeles).
Harrisburg observes Daylight Savings Time from
April – October
Location:
The capital of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg rests on the
Susquehanna River about 90 miles west of Philadelphia.
Weather:
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Average temp. (°F)
28.6
31.2
40.3
50.6
60.3
68.9
73.5
71.6
64.3
52.7
42.7
33.2
High temperature (°F)
37.3
41.1
51.3
63.0
72.6
80.4
84.8
82.7
75.3
64.3
52.6
41.5
Low temperature (°F)
19.8
21.4
29.3
38.2
48.0
57.3
62.1
60.3
53.1
41.1
32.6
24.8
Precipitation (in)
3.3
2.7
3.4
3.3
4.1
4.1
3.6
3.2
3.9
3.1
3.4
3.1
Climate:
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Days with precip.
11
10
11
13
13
11
10
9
9
9
10
10
Wind speed (mph)
8.2
9.0
9.5
9.1
7.6
6.8
6.2
5.8
6.0
6.6
7.8
8.0
Morning humidity (%)
72
71
72
70
74
77
79
83
85
82
77
73
Afternoon humidity (%)
58
55
52
49
52
53
52
55
56
54
57
58
Sunshine (%)
49
54
58
59
60
65
68
67
62
58
47
44
Days clear of clouds
7
7
7
6
6
7
7
8
9
10
6
6
Partly cloudy days
7
7
8
9
10
12
12
11
9
8
8
8
Cloudy days
17
14
16
15
15
12
12
12
12
13
15
17
Snowfall (in)
9.7
9.2
6.1
0.5
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
2.0
6.8
Local Seasons:
Harrisburg has four very distinct seasons. As
the capital of Pennsylvania, the city is located in the lower Susquahanna area
near a plateau. While the east coast of the state tends to experience very hot
temperatures, the summer in Harrisburg is actually quite pleasant. It’s the
perfect time to enjoy MusicFest, the states largest Holiday festival. The
pleasant warm temperatures linger far into autumn, with October daytime
temperatures in the 60’s F, making the change of seasons ideal for a stroll
through one of the many parks in the city. You can expect a nice snowfall or
two during the winter so bundle up and get ready to enjoy some fun outdoor
activities. Or, if you prefer, a warm cup of cocoa by the fire is a terrific
alternative. Spring brings a new day with temperatures averaging a high in the
60’s F and lows in the 40’s F. Why not take some time and visit one of the
city’s museums or art galleries? Whatever the season, Harrisburg has much for
everyone to do and see.
Getting There:
By car:
The Hershey-Capital Region of Pennsylvania is
located right along the beautiful Susquehanna River, near the center of the
Commonwealth.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike (I-73) passes right
through the center of this region, as does Interstates 81 and 83, and
Pennsylvania Routes 11, 15, 322, 422, 74, and 743.
Numbered streets run north and south, parallel to
the river. North-south addresses are divided by Market Street.
By Air:
Commercial flights land at Harrisburg
International Airport (MDT), located about nine miles southeast of downtown
Harrisburg on the east side of the Susquehanna River.
717-948-3900
Capital City Airport (HAR), located four miles
south of downtown on the west side of the river, handles corporate flights.
717-774-0145
Transportation from airport to downtown
Rental Cars:
Most major rental car companies are located at or
near the airports as well as downtown.
Taxi:
Cabs can be found at the main terminal at Harrisburg International.
At Capital City Airport, cabs must be ordered by
phone.
Yellow Cab
717-944-0200
By Bus:
The city is served by Greyhound
411 Market St.
Harrisburg PA 17101
717-255-6970
By Train:
Amtrak Station
4th and Chestnut
Sts.
Harrisburg, PA 17101
Getting Around Town:
The best way to get around town is by either
rental or personal car.
National Holidays:
New Year's Day: Jan. 1
Martin Luther King, Jr., Day: 3rd Mon. in Jan.
President's Day: 3rd Mon. in Feb.
Memorial Day: last Mon. in May
Independence Day: July 4
Labor Day: 1st Mon. in Sept.
Thanksgiving Day: 4th Thurs. in Nov.
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day: Dec. 24 and 25
New Year's Eve: Dec. 31
Harrisburg
