Harrisburg Key Stats for Meeting Planners
Time Zone: Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Convention Center: Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center
Airport: Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)
| Population | 643,820 | Destination Type Listings |
| Hotels | 75 | • Golf destination |
| Hotel Rooms | 7,250 | • Historic destination |
| Unique Venues | 45 | • Smoke free restaurants |
| Restaurants | 282 |
| Average Hotel Room Rate | $116 |
| Average Daily Food Cost | $44 |
| Approximate Taxi Fare from MDT to Downtown | $15-25 |
| Approximate Weekly Car Rental Cost | $295 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Est. Driving Time | Est. Min. Flying Time | Est. Flight Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia, PA | 107 mi | 1 hr 53 min | 40 min | $340+ |
| Washington, DC | 120 mi | 2 hr 19 min | 50 min | $325+ |
| New York, NY | 172 mi | 3 hr 2 min | 1 hr 15 min | $220+ |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 203 mi | 3 hr 26 min | 2 hr 28 min* | $270+ |
*Non-stop flights not available to this destination.
Harrisburg Climate Information
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rec High -°F | 73 | 75 | 84 | 93 | 95 | 100 | 107 | 100 | 102 | 90 | 84 | 75 |
| Rec High -°C | 22 | 23 | 28 | 33 | 35 | 37 | 41 | 37 | 38 | 32 | 28 | 23 |
| Avg High -°F | 37 | 40 | 50 | 62 | 73 | 81 | 86 | 84 | 76 | 65 | 53 | 41 |
| Avg High -°C | 2 | 4 | 10 | 16 | 22 | 27 | 30 | 28 | 24 | 18 | 11 | 5 |
| Avg Low -°F | 23 | 24 | 32 | 42 | 51 | 61 | 66 | 64 | 56 | 45 | 36 | 26 |
| Avg Low -°C | -5 | -4 | -- | 5 | 10 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 13 | 7 | 2 | -3 |
| Rec Low -°F | -9 | -5 | 5 | 19 | 31 | 40 | 50 | 45 | 30 | 23 | 13 | -8 |
| Rec Low -°C | -22 | -20 | -15 | -7 | -- | 4 | 10 | 7 | -1 | -5 | -10 | -22 |
| Rainfall - in. | 2.8 | 2.8 | 3.3 | 3.2 | 4.1 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.3 | 3.2 | 2.8 | 3.3 | 3.2 |
| Rainfall - cm. | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 |
Harrisburg experiences four mild seasons, and temperatures rarely venture into extremes. Winter temperatures are comparatively mild for the region, with average highs in January of 38°F and lows of 23°F. About three feet of snow falls during the winter.
Summers in Harrisburg are quite humid. July is the hottest month with average highs of 86°F and lows of 68°F. May is the rainiest month, with just under five inches. With cooler, less humid temperatures, spring and fall are the best seasons to visit the city.
Harrisburg Details
| Country Code | 1 |
| Official Language | English |
| Currency | USD |
| Sales Tax | 6% |
| Standard Tipping Practice | 10-20% |
| Credit Cards and Travelers Checks Widely Accepted? | Yes |
| Electricity | 120V / 60Hz |
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