Alverda, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Cambria County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
173 Population 211/sq mi density
$36,250 Median Income $28,259 per capita
$82,800 Home Value $89,731 Zillow
47°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$36,250 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$82,800 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Alverda experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.7 inches. The area receives 79.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average46.6°F
14% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation1,927 ft (587 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density211/sq mi
Coordinates40.6345°N, 78.8584°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyCambria County County
Nearest AirportDubois Regional (DUJ)
38 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.7"
28% above US avg
Snowfall 79.7"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.79"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.21"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood
Good Days %73.7%
Unhealthy Days0

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0427 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)9.3 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.77 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.27 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.8 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score76.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability60.4 / 100
Community Resilience96.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.4. Most recent: M2.5 on Sep 11, 2024.

Jun 13, 2019 9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania M3.4 117 km
Sep 11, 2024 4 km WNW of Claysville, Pennsylvania M2.5 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

210 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 6 fatalities, 349 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998 EF4 72 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF4 63 km 0
Jun 3, 1980 EF4 74 km 0
Jul 11, 1976 EF3 63 km 1
Sep 3, 1963 EF3 88 km 0
Aug 3, 1963 EF3 93 km 2
Jun 26, 2024 EF2 73 km 0
Aug 25, 2023 EF2 91 km 0
Mar 31, 2022 EF2 49 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 71 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 62 km 0
Mar 23, 2011 EF2 84 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF2 32 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 93 km 0
Aug 15, 1997 EF2 52 km 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 13 km 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 34 km 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 63 km 0
Sep 26, 1994 EF2 21 km 0
Sep 18, 1991 EF2 88 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

3 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BEAR DEN (945 ac, 2014).

Year Name Acres Distance
2014 BEAR DEN 945 89 km
2018 FIELDS RUN 711 98 km
2005 UNNAMED 510 88 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 26°F (-3°C) 3.2 in Driest
March 34°F (1°C) 4.0 in
April 46°F (8°C) 4.4 in
May 56°F (13°C) 4.6 in
June 64°F (18°C) 4.4 in
July 68°F (20°C) 4.8 in Warmest, Wettest
August 66°F (19°C) 4.0 in
September 60°F (15°C) 4.2 in
October 49°F (9°C) 3.6 in
November 38°F (3°C) 3.6 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 4.0 in

Alverda has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 24°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (3.2").

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