Reading, PA Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Reading, a city in Berks County, Pennsylvania.
This Afternoon
81°F
Mostly Sunny
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. North wind around 10 mph.
7-day forecast for Reading
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 81°F | Mostly Sunny | 10 mph N | 0% |
| Tonight | 55°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 to 10 mph N | 0% |
| Saturday | 73°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 mph E | 2% |
| Saturday Night | 61°F | Chance Rain Showers | 5 to 10 mph SE | 47% |
| Sunday | 74°F | Rain Showers | 5 to 10 mph S | 90% |
| Sunday Night | 60°F | Showers And Thunderstorms | 5 to 10 mph NW | 90% |
| Monday | 68°F | Chance Rain Showers | 10 mph NE | 37% |
| Monday Night | 55°F | Chance Rain Showers | 10 to 15 mph NE | 34% |
| Tuesday | 64°F | Chance Rain Showers | 15 mph NE | 42% |
| Tuesday Night | 51°F | Chance Rain Showers | 15 mph NE | 42% |
| Wednesday | 62°F | Chance Rain Showers | 15 mph NE | 38% |
| Wednesday Night | 51°F | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 15 mph NE | 41% |
| Thursday | 64°F | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 10 to 15 mph NE | 39% |
| Thursday Night | 52°F | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 5 to 10 mph NE | 33% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Reading (40.339, -75.926). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Reading
Last spring frost
Apr 14
First fall frost
Oct 29
Growing season
197 days
Hardiness zone
7a
More local growing data for Reading: nearby ZIP 19602 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · Pennsylvania frost dates
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Reading Spaatz Fld, Pa (3.8 mi from Reading). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Sep 19, 2026.