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Retirement Living In Shippensburg - Pennsylvania


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Area Description

We are a rural, college town, that is located in the scenic Cumberland Valley of South Central Pennsylvania, directly on the line between Franklin and Cumberland counties. With the nearby Pennsylvania Turnpike and I-81, it is just a short driving distance from many metropolitan centers, including Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Baltimore, Washington D.C., and New York City.

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Area Amenities

Things to Do, Recreation & Fitness
  

Cultural Activities
Craft festivals, downtown festivals, SHAPE Art Gallery, The H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center The Thought Lot, Shippensburg Historical Society and Shippensburg Station (railroad museum).

Public transportation

Medical Facilities


Walk-In/Urgent Care Center facility. Approximately 20 min. drive to hospitals in Chambersburg and Carlisle, PA and approximately 45 min. drive to facilities in Hagerstown, MD and approx. 45-60 min. drive to Harrisburg, PA facilities.


What Will The Climate And Weather Be Like If I Retire In Shippensburg, Pennsylvania?

For those of you that retire in Shippensburg, you will enjoy warm summers, a cool fall, a cold winter and a temperate spring!

Winter temperatures are cold with averages in the low 30's and highs in the low 40's. Nights are cold with lows in the mid 20's. Expect some rainy days in the winter. Assume a few days of snow with some days having snow remaining on the ground.

If the weather in the spring is too cold for the outdoors, enjoy some indoor activities in Shippensburg such as a visit to a museum, dining, nightlife or some shopping. Spring temperatures are cool with averages in the low 50's and highs in the low 60's. Nights are cold with lows in the low 40's. Expect a lot of rainy days in the Spring, great for a day of shopping in Shippensburg!

Summertime in Shippensburg is a great time to enjoy your retirement with an outdoor concert, a local festival or other outdoor activity! Summer temperatures are mild with averages in the low 70's and highs in the low 80's. Nights are cool with lows in the low 60's. Expect a few days above 90°. Humidity may feel "sticky" with muggy evenings. Expect some rainy days in the summer.

If you retire in Shippensburg, you can look forward to fall weather activities such as biking on a bike path, hiking, enjoying a walking path and more! Fall temperatures are cool with averages in the mid 50's and highs in the mid 60's. Nights are cold with lows in the mid 40's. Expect some rainy days in the fall.

Monthly Temperature Ranges

 Month  Low  Avg  High
 Jan  22 F°  30 F°  37 F°
 Feb  24 F°  33 F°  41 F°
 Mar  31 F°  41 F°  50 F°
 Apr  41 F°  52 F°  63 F°
 May  51 F°  62 F°  72 F°
 Jun  60 F°  71 F°  81 F°
 Jul  64 F°  75 F°  86 F°
 Aug  63 F°  73 F°  84 F°
 Sep  55 F°  65 F°  76 F°
 Oct  43 F°  54 F°  65 F°
 Nov  35 F°  44 F°  53 F°
 Dec  26 F°  34 F°  41 F°

Monthly Average # of Hot and Cold Days

 Month  Days Greater Than 90 F°  Days Less Than 32 F°  Days Less Than 0 F°
 Jan  0  26  1
 Feb  0  23  0
 Mar  0  17  0
 Apr  0  4  0
 May  1  0  0
 Jun  3  0  0
 Jul  7  0  0
 Aug  5  0  0
 Sep  1  0  0
 Oct  0  3  0
 Nov  0  11  0
 Dec  0  24  0

Rain & Humidity

 Month  Rainfall  Rainy Days  Humidity
 Jan  3 "  10  20 %
 Feb  3 "  9  22 %
 Mar  4 "  10  28 %
 Apr  4 "  11  38 %
 May  4 "  13  49 %
 Jun  4 "  11  60 %
 Jul  4 "  10  64 %
 Aug  3 "  10  63 %
 Sep  4 "  9  56 %
 Oct  3 "  9  44 %
 Nov  3 "  9  34 %
 Dec  3 "  9  25 %

Snow

 Month  Snowfall  Snow On Ground Days  Snowy Days
 Jan  10 "  12  5
 Feb  10 "  11  4
 Mar  5 "  5  2
 Apr  1 "  0  0
 May  0 "  0  0
 Jun  0 "  0  0
 Jul  0 "  0  0
 Aug  0 "  0  0
 Sep  0 "  0  0
 Oct  0 "  0  0
 Nov  1 "  1  1
 Dec  5 "  6  2


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Cost of Living for Shippensburg, PA

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Senior Assistance in Shippensburg, PA

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What Job or Volunteer Opportunities Does Shippensburg Offer For Retirees?

There are many non-profit organizations in Shippensburg with volunteer opportunities.

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