Clarence, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Clinton County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
767 Population 288/sq mi density
$71,625 Median Income $33,873 per capita
$172,800 Home Value $207,354 Zillow
$719 Median Rent 25.6% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$71,625 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$172,800 home value, $719/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Clarence experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. The area receives 50.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average46.2°F
14% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation1,583 ft (482 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.3 km²)
Population Density288/sq mi
Coordinates41.0463°N, 77.9503°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyClinton County County
Nearest AirportState College Regional (SCE)
13 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.5"
17% above US avg
Snowfall 50.3"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.45"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.56"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score51.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability67.6 / 100
Community Resilience61.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.4. Most recent: M2.8 on Jun 10, 2025.

Jun 13, 2019 9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania M3.4 79 km
Jun 3, 2010 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M3.1 135 km
Apr 24, 2009 1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.9 134 km
Jun 10, 2025 10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania M2.8 121 km
Oct 25, 2009 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.8 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

160 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 7 fatalities, 108 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1985 EF4 62 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF3 97 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 69 km 6
Jul 29, 1976 EF3 60 km 0
Sep 3, 1963 EF3 77 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 64 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 85 km 0
May 23, 2011 EF2 78 km 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 85 km 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 87 km 0
Sep 26, 1994 EF2 68 km 0
Sep 18, 1991 EF2 43 km 0
Nov 20, 1989 EF2 49 km 0
Jun 20, 1989 EF2 84 km 0
Jun 9, 1980 EF2 74 km 0
Apr 9, 1980 EF2 64 km 0
Aug 28, 1978 EF2 93 km 0
Jun 5, 1975 EF2 33 km 0
Sep 21, 1967 EF2 95 km 0
Aug 16, 1966 EF2 84 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

6 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BULL RUN (2,003 ac, 2008).

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 BULL RUN 2,003 72 km
2009 WOODRUFF 757 89 km
2018 FIELDS RUN 711 13 km
2006 FIVE MILE FIRE 658 32 km
2006 OKOME ROAD 573 60 km
2006 BEAR TRAP 561 26 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 25°F (-4°C) 2.6 in Driest
March 34°F (1°C) 3.6 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.8 in
May 55°F (13°C) 4.1 in
June 64°F (18°C) 4.2 in
July 68°F (20°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 4.1 in
September 59°F (15°C) 4.5 in Wettest
October 48°F (9°C) 3.8 in
November 37°F (3°C) 3.3 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 3.5 in

Clarence has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 23°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.6").

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