The first week of fall will offer typical temperatures for the season, according to the National Weather Service.
"Cold and dry," Mike D'Angelo, meteorologist for the NWS, State College, said Monday about this week's forecast.
Temperatures reached as high as 67 degrees and as low as 51 degrees on Sunday's fall equinox. About an inch of rain fell in Schuylkill County on Saturday with temperatures ranging from a high of 72 degrees to a low of 50 degrees.
Last week, temperatures dipped into the low 40s overnight.
"It was a little bit colder than normal," D'Angelo said. "Temperatures will be back up above normal all week long."
He said normal high temperatures for this time of year are about 70 degrees. There won't be a slight chance of rain until Sunday.
"This is fairly normal. If there's not some type of tropical storm, September and October are usually dry," D'Angelo said.
D'Angelo said temperatures will be comfortable for a while.
"We won't see freezing temperatures for at least another week and a half yet," he said. Upcoming fall events
· Pioneer Evergreen Farms, Orwigsburg, started its fall festival Sept. 13 and it continues until Nov. 3. The annual event features hayrides, train rides, a Christmas tree maze and plenty of other activities. Located at 159 E. Adamsdale Road, the farm is open from 5 to 9 p.m. Fridays, noon to 9 p.m. Saturdays and noon to 7 p.m. Sundays.
· Pumpkin Festival at Lessie's Garden and Greenhouse and Gift Shop, 2 Park St., Pottsville, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 5. Sponsored by Avenues, there will be a pumpkin pie eating contest, hayrides, a Chinese auction, hot refreshments and baked goods.
· The Schuylkill Mall will host the 2013 Pumpkin Chunkin' contest Oct. 4. Contestants will be accepted until 5:30 p.m. and must register at the Schuylkill Mall management office.
· Frackville borough will hold its annual Pumpkin Festival downtown from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 5. The various activities will include local favorite foods, crafters, games, cooking contests, a scavenger hunt and a pie eating contest.
· Pine Grove will host its Autumn Stroll, Craft Show and Halloween Parade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 19. It features local artists and crafters. The parade starts at 7 p.m.
· The annual Ashland Applefest will be Oct. 19.