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Arnold City, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Westmoreland County County

1.3 /5.0
F Poor
344 Population 717/sq mi density
$649 Median Rent 25.1% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
170 Violent Crime/100K 681 property/100K
F
Overall
1.3 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Safety
1.0 / 5.0
170 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Arnold City experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches. The area receives 21.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.1°F
4% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation996 ft (304 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density717/sq mi
Coordinates40.1173°N, 79.8226°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyWestmoreland County County
Nearest AirportArnold Palmer Regional (LBE)
24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.9"
8% above US avg
Snowfall 21.4"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.06"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.44"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0423 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.3 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score87.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability30.2 / 100
Community Resilience92.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively High
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

11 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.4. Most recent: M2.9 on May 9, 2025.

Jun 3, 2017 1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio M3.4 127 km
Apr 24, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M3.1 149 km
Apr 22, 2025 3 km ESE of Buffalo, Ohio M3.1 144 km
Apr 2, 2017 5 km W of Graysville, Ohio M3.0 131 km
Mar 30, 2024 2 km SSW of Maple Ridge, Ohio M3.0 136 km
May 9, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M2.9 149 km
Aug 7, 2000 2 km S of Limaville, Ohio M2.9 146 km
Apr 29, 2025 1 km SE of Pleasant City, Ohio M2.8 147 km
Aug 31, 2011 2 km NNW of Belmont, West Virginia M2.8 147 km
Sep 4, 2011 3 km N of Saint Marys, West Virginia M2.6 141 km
Sep 11, 2024 4 km WNW of Claysville, Pennsylvania M2.5 54 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

243 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 16 fatalities, 554 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998 EF4 52 km 0
Jun 3, 1980 EF4 60 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 75 km 1
May 31, 1985 EF3 95 km 9
Jun 3, 1980 EF3 66 km 0
Jul 11, 1976 EF3 38 km 1
May 19, 1967 EF3 92 km 1
Aug 3, 1963 EF3 23 km 2
Jun 26, 2024 EF2 34 km 0
May 11, 2024 EF2 26 km 0
May 7, 2024 EF2 98 km 0
Aug 25, 2023 EF2 35 km 0
Aug 1, 2022 EF2 62 km 0
Mar 31, 2022 EF2 88 km 0
Oct 21, 2021 EF2 59 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 36 km 0
Mar 23, 2011 EF2 19 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF2 71 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 43 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 59 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (510 ac, 2005).

Year Name Acres Distance
2005 UNNAMED 510 94 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 31°F (-1°C) 2.4 in Driest
March 40°F (4°C) 3.5 in
April 49°F (10°C) 3.5 in
May 59°F (15°C) 4.0 in
June 68°F (20°C) 3.9 in
July 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in Warmest, Wettest
August 71°F (21°C) 3.8 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.3 in
October 53°F (11°C) 2.7 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.1 in
December 33°F (1°C) 3.0 in

Arnold City has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 30°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.4").

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