Gray CDP (Blair County), PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Blair County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
105 Population 656/sq mi density
$55,300 Home Value $159,189 Zillow
47°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Gray CDP (Blair County) experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. The area receives 34.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average46.6°F
14% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation993 ft (303 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density656/sq mi
Coordinates40.6576°N, 78.2521°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyBlair County County
Nearest AirportState College Regional (SCE)
29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.4"
14% above US avg
Snowfall 34.7"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.24"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.64"

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood
Good Days %80.9%
Unhealthy Days0

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0428 ppm
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.47 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.8 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score77.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability57.6 / 100
Community Resilience94.1 / 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 Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Very 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 Sep 15, 2019.

Jun 13, 2019 9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania M3.4 68 km
Jun 3, 2010 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M3.1 126 km
Apr 24, 2009 1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.9 123 km
Sep 15, 2019 5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania M2.8 140 km
Oct 25, 2009 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.8 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

170 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 47 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1985 EF4 68 km 0
Sep 3, 1963 EF3 94 km 0
Apr 16, 1961 EF3 92 km 0
Mar 31, 2022 EF2 97 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 56 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 91 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 94 km 0
May 23, 2011 EF2 90 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF2 83 km 0
Aug 15, 1997 EF2 97 km 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 66 km 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 44 km 0
Sep 26, 1994 EF2 31 km 0
Sep 18, 1991 EF2 37 km 0
Nov 20, 1989 EF2 37 km 0
Jun 20, 1989 EF2 71 km 0
Jul 26, 1981 EF2 83 km 0
Jun 9, 1980 EF2 34 km 0
May 12, 1980 EF2 100 km 0
Apr 9, 1980 EF2 79 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2014 BEAR DEN 945 97 km
2018 FIELDS RUN 711 63 km
2006 FIVE MILE FIRE 658 81 km
2006 BEAR TRAP 561 76 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-5°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 26°F (-3°C) 2.6 in Driest
March 33°F (1°C) 3.5 in
April 46°F (8°C) 3.8 in
May 56°F (13°C) 4.0 in
June 64°F (18°C) 4.1 in
July 68°F (20°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 3.9 in
September 60°F (16°C) 4.2 in Wettest
October 49°F (9°C) 3.6 in
November 38°F (3°C) 3.3 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 3.3 in

Gray CDP (Blair County) has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 24°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.6").

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