Mountain Top, PA Homeowners Can Expect a Cool and Dry Fall, Says The Old Farmer’s Almanac

The Old Farmer’s Almanac has released its Fall 2025 forecast, and Pennsylvania is bracing for a cooler, drier-than-usual autumn season.

For Mountain Top, that means chilly mornings, less rainfall, and a brilliant display of autumn foliage—a perfect combination for homeowners who will need this time for prepping the outside of their homes.

On the housing front, the community has recently gained national recognition, with its ZIP code landing on the Realtor.com® 2025 Hottest ZIP Codes list, just one of several Pennsylvania towns to be recognized.

Pennsylvania forecast: cool, dry, and leaf-peeping ready

The Almanac’s state-by-state breakdown places Pennsylvania in the “cool and dry” category for Fall 2025.

In the Northeast regional forecast, September will average 59°F, about 2° cooler than normal, with 3.5 inches of precipitation. October will dip further, averaging 46°F, 3° below usual, with only 2.5 inches of rainfall. Expect brief warm spells early, scattered showers mid-season, and a cool finish—conditions that could make for especially vivid fall colors across northeastern Pennsylvania.

This mirrors the broader Northeast and Ohio Valley outlook, where cooler, drier weather dominates, in contrast to the South and Texas, where fall will be warmer than average.

Mountain Top Housing Market Heats Up

Mountain Top’s real estate market is moving quickly. ZIP code 18707 ranked No. 49 on Realtor.com’s list of the Hottest ZIP Codes of 2025. Homes here sold at a median of $364,000, received 4.3× more listing views per property than the U.S. average, and sold in just 35 days.

Other Pennsylvania ZIPs also placed on the list, underscoring the state’s strong housing activity. Lancaster (ZIP 17601) ranked No. 25 with a $512,000 median, Reading (ZIP 19607) ranked No. 31 at $293,000, and Camp Hill (ZIP 17011) landed at No. 46 at $392,000. Together, these markets show how central and eastern Pennsylvania are drawing buyers seeking affordability, suburban lifestyles, and quick access to larger metros.

September Homeowner Checklist for Mountain Top

With autumn arriving early, Mountain Top homeowners should use September to prepare for the season ahead. The Realtor.com September home maintenance checklist offers practical advice.

Ryan Williams, general manager of 128 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric, suggests repairing outdoor surfaces while the weather is still mild. “Fix walkway and entryway areas before slippery weather can cause a tripping or falling accident,” he says

Chris Granger, vice president of Sears Home Services, additionally advises siding inspections before winter. “September is a great time to use a pressure washer to clean it up—and inspect for more serious problems before winter comes,” he adds.

Other timely tasks include resealing windows to reduce heat loss, sweeping chimneys to prevent hazards, and replacing HVAC filters for maximum efficiency—all activities better to accomplish before it gets too cold to stand being out of doors.

This article was produced with editorial input from Dina Sartore-Bodo and Gabriella Iannetta.