Alfarata, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Juniata County County

4.6 /5.0
A+ Excellent
120 Population 214/sq mi density
$97,100 Home Value $217,780 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Alfarata experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. The area receives 26.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.9°F
4% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation650 ft (198 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density214/sq mi
Coordinates40.6619°N, 77.4559°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyJuniata County County
Nearest AirportState College Regional (SCE)
24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.1"
11% above US avg
Snowfall 26.2"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.40"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.31"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score38.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability81.2 / 100
Community Resilience57.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

17 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.8 on Jun 10, 2025.

Jan 16, 1994 2 km W of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.6 126 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km E of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.2 128 km
Jun 13, 2019 9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania M3.4 27 km
Jun 3, 2010 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M3.1 76 km
Nov 14, 1997 0 km S of Rothsville, Pennsylvania M3.0 117 km
Apr 24, 2009 1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.9 76 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km SSE of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M2.9 128 km
Sep 15, 2019 5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania M2.8 94 km
Jun 10, 2025 10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania M2.8 120 km
May 10, 1993 1 km NW of Whitfield, Pennsylvania M2.8 127 km
Oct 25, 2009 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.8 75 km
Mar 11, 1995 0 km ENE of Landisville, Pennsylvania M2.7 109 km
Jan 13, 1990 6 km ENE of Eldersburg, Maryland M2.6 146 km
Jan 18, 1994 3 km SE of Clay, Pennsylvania M2.6 116 km
Oct 28, 1996 2 km W of Reinholds, Pennsylvania M2.6 120 km
May 7, 1994 2 km SW of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M2.5 126 km
Jan 8, 1995 1 km WSW of Montrose Manor, Pennsylvania M2.5 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

228 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 7 fatalities, 111 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 14, 2004 EF3 85 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 63 km 6
Jun 7, 1980 EF3 89 km 0
Jul 29, 1976 EF3 62 km 0
Apr 16, 1961 EF3 68 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 20 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 91 km 0
May 23, 2011 EF2 22 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 76 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 81 km 0
Sep 26, 1994 EF2 98 km 0
Apr 30, 1994 EF2 97 km 0
Oct 9, 1992 EF2 74 km 0
Jul 17, 1992 EF2 96 km 0
Sep 18, 1991 EF2 31 km 0
May 6, 1991 EF2 93 km 0
Nov 20, 1989 EF2 31 km 0
Jun 20, 1989 EF2 33 km 0
Jul 31, 1985 EF2 72 km 0
Jun 7, 1980 EF2 79 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

4 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: FIELDS RUN (711 ac, 2018).

Year Name Acres Distance
2018 FIELDS RUN 711 68 km
2006 FIVE MILE FIRE 658 83 km
2006 OKOME ROAD 573 81 km
2006 BEAR TRAP 561 73 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 31°F (-0°C) 2.3 in Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 3.6 in
April 51°F (10°C) 3.5 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.2 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.0 in
July 74°F (23°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 3.6 in
September 65°F (19°C) 4.4 in Wettest
October 54°F (12°C) 3.8 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.1 in
December 34°F (1°C) 3.3 in

Alfarata has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 29°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (2.3").

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