Crucible, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Fayette County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
539
Population
469/sq mi density
51°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Crucible experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. The area receives 30.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 51.0°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,079 ft (329 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 469/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.9479°N, 79.9666°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Fayette County County |
| Nearest Airport | Arnold Palmer Regional (LBE) 37 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 73.5% |
| Unhealthy Days | 2 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0474 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 82.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 73.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 67.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 3.3 in |
Crucible has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 29°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.8").