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.
Strawberry Square at a Glance#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -6° - 3° | -5° | 73 mm | - | - | 3.4 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -5° - 6° | -4° | 71 mm | - | - | 3.4 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | -1° - 11° | 2° | 87 mm | - | - | 3.7 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 5° - 18° | 11° | 86 mm | - | - | 3.6 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 10° - 24° | 17° | 112 mm | - | - | 2.9 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 15° - 29° | 22° | 104 mm | - | - | 2.6 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 18° - 31° | 24° | 94 mm | - | - | 2.3 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 17° - 30° | 23° | 82 mm | - | - | 2.1 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 13° - 26° | 19° | 96 mm | - | - | 2.3 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 6° - 19° | 13° | 74 mm | - | - | 2.5 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 2° - 13° | 5° | 88 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -3° - 6° | -2° | 83 mm | - | - | 3.1 m/s | - | - |