Welcome
to the Punxsutawney Weather
Discovery Center!
Punxsutawney – home of the world-famous furry weather forecaster – is also known as “The Weather Capital of the World.” That makes us the ultimate destination to learn about the science and folklore of weather!
Currently open:
Open Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
What’s New?
Summer Camp on Tap in july
After two years, Summer Camp at the Weather Discovery Center is back! Summer Camp 22 will feature three sessions on three Thursdays in July. Under the Sea will be on Thursday, July 14; Going Green on July 21; and Full Steam Ahead on Thursday, July 28. All sessions...
2021 Annual Report now available
The annual report of the Punxsutawney Weather Center, Inc. for fiscal year 2021 is now available. To review it, please click here.
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The first of two groups from West Branch Elementary had their field trip today. The third graders made clouds in a jar and had fun on the exhibits! #fieldtrip
A really fun way to learn about tornadoes!Tornadoes form from spinning air currents inside large thunderstorm clouds. ⛈️🌀![]()
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Learn more about tornadoes by using our tornado simulator! ![]()
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Adjust the width and pressure difference of a tornado and watch what happens: go.usa.gov/xAFpR
Fox Township and Bennetts Valley elementary schools were the field trip for today. Here Fox Township students make a thunderstorm! #fieldtrip
