Cairnbrook, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Cambria County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
469 Population 558/sq mi density
$55,938 Median Income $22,146 per capita
$83,300 Home Value $84,343 Zillow
$772 Median Rent 31.5% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$55,938 median income, 5.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$83,300 home value, $772/mo rent
F
Education
1.1 / 5.0
1.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Cairnbrook experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches. The area receives 96.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average48.9°F
9% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation2,261 ft (689 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.2 km²)
Population Density558/sq mi
Coordinates40.1246°N, 78.8189°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyCambria County County
Nearest AirportArnold Palmer Regional (LBE)
33 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.2"
6% above US avg
Snowfall 96.9"
Wettest Month (May) 4.40"
Driest Month (Nov) 2.56"

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

3 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 M3.4 116 km
Jan 17, 2016 3 km NE of Ranson, West Virginia M3.0 123 km
Sep 11, 2024 4 km WNW of Claysville, Pennsylvania M2.5 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

199 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 5 fatalities, 324 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998 EF4 35 km 0
Jun 3, 1980 EF4 97 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 47 km 1
Jul 11, 1976 EF3 63 km 1
May 19, 1967 EF3 94 km 1
Aug 3, 1963 EF3 93 km 2
Jun 26, 2024 EF2 78 km 0
Aug 25, 2023 EF2 58 km 0
Mar 31, 2022 EF2 92 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 86 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 49 km 0
Mar 23, 2011 EF2 80 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF2 61 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 85 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 82 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 47 km 0
Aug 15, 1997 EF2 48 km 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 90 km 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 48 km 0
Sep 26, 1994 EF2 66 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2014 BEAR DEN 945 34 km
2005 UNNAMED 510 32 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 2.7 in
March 36°F (2°C) 3.3 in
April 48°F (9°C) 3.1 in
May 59°F (15°C) 4.4 in Wettest
June 66°F (19°C) 4.0 in
July 70°F (21°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 69°F (20°C) 3.2 in
September 62°F (16°C) 4.3 in
October 51°F (11°C) 3.2 in
November 40°F (5°C) 2.6 in Driest
December 31°F (-0°C) 2.8 in

Cairnbrook has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 26°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and November the driest (2.6").

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