Strawberry Square
Square Downtown Harrisburg mixed-use complex
Strawberry Square in downtown Harrisburg is an urban retail and event complex adjacent to the State Capitol. Visitors drop in for cafés, indoor markets, seasonal events and quick access to museums and state buildings.
How to Get to Strawberry Square #
In central Harrisburg; within walking distance of the State Capitol and Market Street. Ample municipal parking and nearby regional transit connections make it easily accessible.
Tips for Visiting Strawberry Square #
- The central plaza near Strawberry Square can host farmers' markets and seasonal events-check the Harrisburg events calendar.
- There are subterranean levels and passageways with local shops that are often overlooked-explore below street level if weather is poor.
- Weekday evenings see more local workers than tourists; afternoons can be quiet for people-watching.
Best Time to Visit Strawberry Square #
Spring and fall are best for comfortable walking and local events.
Weather & Climate near Strawberry Square #
Strawberry Square's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Continental - Hot-Summer Continental climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -6°C to 31°C. Abundant rainfall (1050 mm/year), wettest in May, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of 3°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm).
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February
February is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm).
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March
March is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of -1°C. Regular rainfall (87 mm).
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April
April is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 4°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 10°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (112 mm).
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June
June is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 15°C. Significant rainfall (104 mm).
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 31°C and lows of 18°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm).
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August
August is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 17°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm).
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September
September is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 13°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (88 mm).
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December
December is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -3°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm).
