Hazleton didn't earn the nickname "The Mountain City" by accident. Sitting at nearly 1,700 feet above sea level, this part of Luzerne County catches colder temperatures and heavier snow than a lot of the surrounding region, which raises a real question for anyone storing belongings through the winter: is climate controlled storage actually worth the extra cost here? NEPA Secure Storage, a brand-new facility opening in Hazle Township at the end of this month, is built with exactly this kind of winter in mind.
What Makes Hazleton's Winters Different
Elevation matters more than people expect when it comes to cold weather. Hazleton's higher elevation compared to nearby valley towns means winter temperatures here tend to run a few degrees colder, and snow tends to stick around a little longer once it falls.
January typically sees average highs around 32°F and average lows near 19°F, and December and February aren't far behind, with snow a regular part of the forecast from December through March. That kind of sustained cold, paired with temperature swings between storms and clear stretches, is exactly the condition that can affect belongings left in a non-climate-controlled space for months at a time.
How Climate Controlled Storage Helps
Climate controlled storage keeps the temperature and humidity inside a unit more stable than the outside air, so your belongings aren't tracking every swing between a mild afternoon and a hard freeze. That consistency matters most for materials that react to cold and moisture, things like wood furniture, electronics, musical instruments, photographs, and important documents.
NEPA Secure Storage's climate-controlled units are part of a facility designed from the ground up with these conditions in mind, alongside drive-up and drive-thru access units for belongings that don't need the same level of protection.
What NEPA Secure Storage Offers
As a brand-new facility, NEPA Secure Storage is being built with a fully fenced and gated property, 24/7 video surveillance, well-lit grounds, and a simple, contactless online reservation system. The facility offers a wide range of unit sizes, so whether you're storing ...
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August 5th, 2026
