CWS Forecast: State College

Wildfire smoke will cause hazy conditions to be prevalent across the Commonwealth on Thursday into Friday. The heat will also continue in the latter part of the week, with temperatures remaining solidly above average into the weekend. Wildfire smoke clearing will occur as we head into the weekend, but the threat of showers and potentially severe thunderstorms enters the region on Saturday. Looking ahead, Pennsylvania is looking to see far more stable, seasonable, and dry conditions for the end of the weekend into the start of next work week.

Day One: Thursday, July 16th 2026

Hot and hazy, due to wildfire smoke. Remaining smoky throughout the day and overnight.

High: 92°F 

Low: 64°F 

Day Two: Friday, July 17th 2026

Wildfire smoke continues to cause hazy conditions throughout the day before clearing a bit overnight. Remaining very warm.

High: 90°F 

Low: 68°F

Day Three: Saturday, July 18th 2026

Spotty showers early will give way to possible thunderstorms late. Temperatures seasonable.

High: 85°F

Low: 69°F

Day Four: Sunday, July 19th 2026

Mostly cloudy skies early will lead to clearing late.

High: 84°F

Low: 59°F

Day Five: Monday, July 20th 2026

Times of clouds and sun throughout the day and night.

High: 85°F

Low: 65°F

Day Six: Tuesday, July 21st 2026

Warm, with mostly cloudy skies during the day and periods of rain possible overnight.

High: 86°

Low: 67°

Day Seven: Wednesday, July 22nd 2026

Mostly sunny skies and seasonable temperatures.

High: 82°

Low: 61°F

Last Updated on July 15, 2026 at 9:24 pm