Pottstown, Pennsylvania

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Pottstown, Pennsylvania

Pottstown is a borough in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States. Pottstown was laid out in 1752–53 and named Pottsgrove in honor of its founder, John Potts. The old name was abandoned at the time of the incorporation as a borough in 1815. In 1888, the limits of the borough were considerably extended. Pottstown is the center of a productive farming and dairying region. Pottstown is located on the Schuylkill River. It is 29.1 miles (46.8 km) south of Allentown and 40.4 miles (65.0 km) northwest of Philadelphia. It is generally considered part of the Delaware Valley or Philadelphia metropolitan area.

Infobox

Country

United States

State

Pennsylvania

County

Montgomery

Founded

1752

Incorporated

February 6, 1815

• Type

Council-manager

• Mayor

Stephanie A. Henrick

• Borough Manager

Justin Keller

• Total

23,433

• Land

4.85 sq mi (12.57 km2)

• Water

0.085 sq mi (0.22 km2)

Elevation

203 ft (62 m)

• Density

4,830.0/sq mi (1,864.88/km2)

Time zone

UTC-5 (EST)

• Summer (DST)

UTC-4 (EDT)

ZIP Codes

19464-19465

Area codes

610 and 484

FIPS code

42-62416

Website

http://www.pottstown.org

Tables

Month

Month

Climate data for Pottstown, Pennsylvania (Heritage Field Airport) 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1999–present

Month

Climate data for Pottstown, Pennsylvania (Heritage Field Airport) 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1999–present

Jan

Climate data for Pottstown, Pennsylvania (Heritage Field Airport) 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1999–present

Feb

Climate data for Pottstown, Pennsylvania (Heritage Field Airport) 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1999–present

Mar

Climate data for Pottstown, Pennsylvania (Heritage Field Airport) 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1999–present

Apr

Climate data for Pottstown, Pennsylvania (Heritage Field Airport) 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1999–present

May

Climate data for Pottstown, Pennsylvania (Heritage Field Airport) 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1999–present

Jun

Climate data for Pottstown, Pennsylvania (Heritage Field Airport) 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1999–present

Jul

Climate data for Pottstown, Pennsylvania (Heritage Field Airport) 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1999–present

Aug

Climate data for Pottstown, Pennsylvania (Heritage Field Airport) 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1999–present

Sep

Climate data for Pottstown, Pennsylvania (Heritage Field Airport) 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1999–present

Oct

Climate data for Pottstown, Pennsylvania (Heritage Field Airport) 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1999–present

Nov

Climate data for Pottstown, Pennsylvania (Heritage Field Airport) 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1999–present

Dec

Climate data for Pottstown, Pennsylvania (Heritage Field Airport) 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1999–present

Year

Record high °F (°C)

Record high °F (°C)

Climate data for Pottstown, Pennsylvania (Heritage Field Airport) 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1999–present

Record high °F (°C)

Climate data for Pottstown, Pennsylvania (Heritage Field Airport) 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1999–present

71(22)

Climate data for Pottstown, Pennsylvania (Heritage Field Airport) 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1999–present

78(26)

Climate data for Pottstown, Pennsylvania (Heritage Field Airport) 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1999–present

82(28)

Climate data for Pottstown, Pennsylvania (Heritage Field Airport) 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1999–present

92(33)

Climate data for Pottstown, Pennsylvania (Heritage Field Airport) 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1999–present

94(34)

Climate data for Pottstown, Pennsylvania (Heritage Field Airport) 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1999–present

98(37)

Climate data for Pottstown, Pennsylvania (Heritage Field Airport) 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1999–present

105(41)

Climate data for Pottstown, Pennsylvania (Heritage Field Airport) 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1999–present

101(38)

Climate data for Pottstown, Pennsylvania (Heritage Field Airport) 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1999–present

98(37)

Climate data for Pottstown, Pennsylvania (Heritage Field Airport) 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1999–present

91(33)

Climate data for Pottstown, Pennsylvania (Heritage Field Airport) 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1999–present

80(27)

Climate data for Pottstown, Pennsylvania (Heritage Field Airport) 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1999–present

73(23)

Climate data for Pottstown, Pennsylvania (Heritage Field Airport) 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1999–present

105(41)

Mean daily maximum °F (°C)

Mean daily maximum °F (°C)

Climate data for Pottstown, Pennsylvania (Heritage Field Airport) 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1999–present

Mean daily maximum °F (°C)

Climate data for Pottstown, Pennsylvania (Heritage Field Airport) 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1999–present

37.4(3.0)

Climate data for Pottstown, Pennsylvania (Heritage Field Airport) 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1999–present

40.4(4.7)

Climate data for Pottstown, Pennsylvania (Heritage Field Airport) 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1999–present

49.1(9.5)

Climate data for Pottstown, Pennsylvania (Heritage Field Airport) 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1999–present

61.3(16.3)

Climate data for Pottstown, Pennsylvania (Heritage Field Airport) 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1999–present

71.0(21.7)

Climate data for Pottstown, Pennsylvania (Heritage Field Airport) 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1999–present

79.3(26.3)

Climate data for Pottstown, Pennsylvania (Heritage Field Airport) 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1999–present

83.8(28.8)

Climate data for Pottstown, Pennsylvania (Heritage Field Airport) 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1999–present

81.5(27.5)

Climate data for Pottstown, Pennsylvania (Heritage Field Airport) 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1999–present

74.6(23.7)

Climate data for Pottstown, Pennsylvania (Heritage Field Airport) 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1999–present

63.3(17.4)

Climate data for Pottstown, Pennsylvania (Heritage Field Airport) 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1999–present

52.4(11.3)

Climate data for Pottstown, Pennsylvania (Heritage Field Airport) 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1999–present

42.1(5.6)

Climate data for Pottstown, Pennsylvania (Heritage Field Airport) 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1999–present

61.4(16.3)

Daily mean °F (°C)

Daily mean °F (°C)

Climate data for Pottstown, Pennsylvania (Heritage Field Airport) 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1999–present

Daily mean °F (°C)

Climate data for Pottstown, Pennsylvania (Heritage Field Airport) 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1999–present

29.7(−1.3)

Climate data for Pottstown, Pennsylvania (Heritage Field Airport) 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1999–present

31.9(−0.1)

Climate data for Pottstown, Pennsylvania (Heritage Field Airport) 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1999–present

39.8(4.3)

Climate data for Pottstown, Pennsylvania (Heritage Field Airport) 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1999–present

50.7(10.4)

Climate data for Pottstown, Pennsylvania (Heritage Field Airport) 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1999–present

60.4(15.8)

Climate data for Pottstown, Pennsylvania (Heritage Field Airport) 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1999–present

69.1(20.6)

Climate data for Pottstown, Pennsylvania (Heritage Field Airport) 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1999–present

74.0(23.3)

Climate data for Pottstown, Pennsylvania (Heritage Field Airport) 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1999–present

71.9(22.2)

Climate data for Pottstown, Pennsylvania (Heritage Field Airport) 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1999–present

64.7(18.2)

Climate data for Pottstown, Pennsylvania (Heritage Field Airport) 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1999–present

53.3(11.8)

Climate data for Pottstown, Pennsylvania (Heritage Field Airport) 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1999–present

43.0(6.1)

Climate data for Pottstown, Pennsylvania (Heritage Field Airport) 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1999–present

34.4(1.3)

Climate data for Pottstown, Pennsylvania (Heritage Field Airport) 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1999–present

51.9(11.1)

Mean daily minimum °F (°C)

Mean daily minimum °F (°C)

Climate data for Pottstown, Pennsylvania (Heritage Field Airport) 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1999–present

Mean daily minimum °F (°C)

Climate data for Pottstown, Pennsylvania (Heritage Field Airport) 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1999–present

22.0(−5.6)

Climate data for Pottstown, Pennsylvania (Heritage Field Airport) 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1999–present

23.4(−4.8)

Climate data for Pottstown, Pennsylvania (Heritage Field Airport) 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1999–present

30.4(−0.9)

Climate data for Pottstown, Pennsylvania (Heritage Field Airport) 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1999–present

40.0(4.4)

Climate data for Pottstown, Pennsylvania (Heritage Field Airport) 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1999–present

49.9(9.9)

Climate data for Pottstown, Pennsylvania (Heritage Field Airport) 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1999–present

58.9(14.9)

Climate data for Pottstown, Pennsylvania (Heritage Field Airport) 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1999–present

64.2(17.9)

Climate data for Pottstown, Pennsylvania (Heritage Field Airport) 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1999–present

62.2(16.8)

Climate data for Pottstown, Pennsylvania (Heritage Field Airport) 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1999–present

54.8(12.7)

Climate data for Pottstown, Pennsylvania (Heritage Field Airport) 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1999–present

43.3(6.3)

Climate data for Pottstown, Pennsylvania (Heritage Field Airport) 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1999–present

33.7(0.9)

Climate data for Pottstown, Pennsylvania (Heritage Field Airport) 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1999–present

26.7(−2.9)

Climate data for Pottstown, Pennsylvania (Heritage Field Airport) 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1999–present

42.5(5.8)

Record low °F (°C)

Record low °F (°C)

Climate data for Pottstown, Pennsylvania (Heritage Field Airport) 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1999–present

Record low °F (°C)

Climate data for Pottstown, Pennsylvania (Heritage Field Airport) 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1999–present

−7(−22)

Climate data for Pottstown, Pennsylvania (Heritage Field Airport) 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1999–present

−2(−19)

Climate data for Pottstown, Pennsylvania (Heritage Field Airport) 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1999–present

0(−18)

Climate data for Pottstown, Pennsylvania (Heritage Field Airport) 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1999–present

21(−6)

Climate data for Pottstown, Pennsylvania (Heritage Field Airport) 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1999–present

30(−1)

Climate data for Pottstown, Pennsylvania (Heritage Field Airport) 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1999–present

40(4)

Climate data for Pottstown, Pennsylvania (Heritage Field Airport) 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1999–present

48(9)

Climate data for Pottstown, Pennsylvania (Heritage Field Airport) 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1999–present

47(8)

Climate data for Pottstown, Pennsylvania (Heritage Field Airport) 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1999–present

34(1)

Climate data for Pottstown, Pennsylvania (Heritage Field Airport) 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1999–present

25(−4)

Climate data for Pottstown, Pennsylvania (Heritage Field Airport) 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1999–present

11(−12)

Climate data for Pottstown, Pennsylvania (Heritage Field Airport) 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1999–present

0(−18)

Climate data for Pottstown, Pennsylvania (Heritage Field Airport) 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1999–present

−7(−22)

Average precipitation inches (mm)

Average precipitation inches (mm)

Climate data for Pottstown, Pennsylvania (Heritage Field Airport) 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1999–present

Average precipitation inches (mm)

Climate data for Pottstown, Pennsylvania (Heritage Field Airport) 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1999–present

3.02(77)

Climate data for Pottstown, Pennsylvania (Heritage Field Airport) 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1999–present

2.56(65)

Climate data for Pottstown, Pennsylvania (Heritage Field Airport) 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1999–present

4.07(103)

Climate data for Pottstown, Pennsylvania (Heritage Field Airport) 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1999–present

3.64(92)

Climate data for Pottstown, Pennsylvania (Heritage Field Airport) 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1999–present

3.69(94)

Climate data for Pottstown, Pennsylvania (Heritage Field Airport) 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1999–present

3.84(98)

Climate data for Pottstown, Pennsylvania (Heritage Field Airport) 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1999–present

4.72(120)

Climate data for Pottstown, Pennsylvania (Heritage Field Airport) 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1999–present

4.38(111)

Climate data for Pottstown, Pennsylvania (Heritage Field Airport) 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1999–present

4.83(123)

Climate data for Pottstown, Pennsylvania (Heritage Field Airport) 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1999–present

3.81(97)

Climate data for Pottstown, Pennsylvania (Heritage Field Airport) 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1999–present

3.02(77)

Climate data for Pottstown, Pennsylvania (Heritage Field Airport) 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1999–present

3.76(96)

Climate data for Pottstown, Pennsylvania (Heritage Field Airport) 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1999–present

45.34(1,152)

Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in)

Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in)

Climate data for Pottstown, Pennsylvania (Heritage Field Airport) 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1999–present

Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in)

Climate data for Pottstown, Pennsylvania (Heritage Field Airport) 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1999–present

10.4

Climate data for Pottstown, Pennsylvania (Heritage Field Airport) 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1999–present

10.4

Climate data for Pottstown, Pennsylvania (Heritage Field Airport) 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1999–present

11.1

Climate data for Pottstown, Pennsylvania (Heritage Field Airport) 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1999–present

12.5

Climate data for Pottstown, Pennsylvania (Heritage Field Airport) 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1999–present

12.7

Climate data for Pottstown, Pennsylvania (Heritage Field Airport) 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1999–present

12.6

Climate data for Pottstown, Pennsylvania (Heritage Field Airport) 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1999–present

11.6

Climate data for Pottstown, Pennsylvania (Heritage Field Airport) 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1999–present

12.3

Climate data for Pottstown, Pennsylvania (Heritage Field Airport) 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1999–present

11.8

Climate data for Pottstown, Pennsylvania (Heritage Field Airport) 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1999–present

11.6

Climate data for Pottstown, Pennsylvania (Heritage Field Airport) 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1999–present

9.2

Climate data for Pottstown, Pennsylvania (Heritage Field Airport) 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1999–present

11.2

Climate data for Pottstown, Pennsylvania (Heritage Field Airport) 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1999–present

137.4

Source: NOAA

Source: NOAA

Climate data for Pottstown, Pennsylvania (Heritage Field Airport) 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1999–present

Source: NOAA

Climate data for Pottstown, Pennsylvania (Heritage Field Airport) 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1999–present
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Record high °F (°C)	71(22)	78(26)	82(28)	92(33)	94(34)	98(37)	105(41)	101(38)	98(37)	91(33)	80(27)	73(23)	105(41)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C)	37.4(3.0)	40.4(4.7)	49.1(9.5)	61.3(16.3)	71.0(21.7)	79.3(26.3)	83.8(28.8)	81.5(27.5)	74.6(23.7)	63.3(17.4)	52.4(11.3)	42.1(5.6)	61.4(16.3)
Daily mean °F (°C)	29.7(−1.3)	31.9(−0.1)	39.8(4.3)	50.7(10.4)	60.4(15.8)	69.1(20.6)	74.0(23.3)	71.9(22.2)	64.7(18.2)	53.3(11.8)	43.0(6.1)	34.4(1.3)	51.9(11.1)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C)	22.0(−5.6)	23.4(−4.8)	30.4(−0.9)	40.0(4.4)	49.9(9.9)	58.9(14.9)	64.2(17.9)	62.2(16.8)	54.8(12.7)	43.3(6.3)	33.7(0.9)	26.7(−2.9)	42.5(5.8)
Record low °F (°C)	−7(−22)	−2(−19)	0(−18)	21(−6)	30(−1)	40(4)	48(9)	47(8)	34(1)	25(−4)	11(−12)	0(−18)	−7(−22)
Average precipitation inches (mm)	3.02(77)	2.56(65)	4.07(103)	3.64(92)	3.69(94)	3.84(98)	4.72(120)	4.38(111)	4.83(123)	3.81(97)	3.02(77)	3.76(96)	45.34(1,152)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in)	10.4	10.4	11.1	12.5	12.7	12.6	11.6	12.3	11.8	11.6	9.2	11.2	137.4
Source: NOAA

Presidential elections results[14] · Demographics

2020

2020

Year

2020

Republican

35.1% 3,573

Democratic

63.2% 6,429

2016

2016

Year

2016

Republican

36.6% 3,245

Democratic

58.3% 5,160

2012

2012

Year

2012

Republican

33.3% 2,825

Democratic

65.1% 5,527

2008

2008

Year

2008

Republican

29.2% 2,737

Democratic

69.5% 6,506

2004

2004

Year

2004

Republican

38.0% 3,069

Democratic

61.3% 4,950

2000

2000

Year

2000

Republican

40.0% 2,459

Democratic

56.1% 3,448

Year	Republican	Democratic
2020	35.1% 3,573	63.2% 6,429
2016	36.6% 3,245	58.3% 5,160
2012	33.3% 2,825	65.1% 5,527
2008	29.2% 2,737	69.5% 6,506
2004	38.0% 3,069	61.3% 4,950
2000	40.0% 2,459	56.1% 3,448

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