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Pennsylvania
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7 cities · Zones 6b–7b · humid subtropical · warm-summer humid continental

7 cities Zones 6b–7b 2,342,143 residents covered
Allentown PA
Zone 7a Cfa · humid subtropical
Population 121,442
Last frost:Apr 10 · First frost:Oct 25
See the Allentown guide
Bethlehem PA
Zone 7a Cfa · humid subtropical
Population 75,815
Last frost:Apr 10 · First frost:Oct 25
See the Bethlehem guide
Erie PA
Zone 6b Dfb · warm-summer humid continental
Population 95,508
Last frost:Apr 20 · First frost:Oct 15
See the Erie guide
Philadelphia PA
Zone 7b Cfa · humid subtropical
Population 1,584,064
Last frost:Apr 10 · First frost:Oct 25
See the Philadelphia guide
Pittsburgh PA
Zone 6b Cfa · humid subtropical
Population 300,286
Last frost:Apr 20 · First frost:Oct 15
See the Pittsburgh guide
Reading PA
Zone 7a Cfa · humid subtropical
Population 88,375
Last frost:Apr 10 · First frost:Oct 25
See the Reading guide
Scranton PA
Zone 6b Dfb · warm-summer humid continental
Population 76,653
Last frost:Apr 20 · First frost:Oct 15
See the Scranton guide

More cities coming soon as we expand coverage.

The Pennsylvania cities listed here are part of our MVP-100 set — the largest US metros by population. As we expand we'll add the mid-sized and small towns that round out Pennsylvania's climate map. If your city isn't here yet, the nearest covered city is usually a close enough match to plan a season around.

— the Real Food Grower editorial team