Drifting, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Clearfield County County
4.8
/5.0
A+
Excellent
261
Population
483/sq mi density
$111,250
Median Income
$36,656 per capita
$268,200
Home Value
$154,751 Zillow
46°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.8 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$111,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$268,200 home value, /mo rent
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
40.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Drifting 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 Average | 46.2°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,593 ft (486 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 483/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.0217°N, 78.1140°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Clearfield County County |
| Nearest Airport | State College Regional (SCE) 18 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 67.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 62.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 75.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
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 |
Drifting 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").