Grindstone, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Westmoreland County County

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592 Population 448/sq mi density
$97,300 Home Value $92,757 Zillow
$1,064 Median Rent 9.0% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
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Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Grindstone experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.3 inches. The area receives 28.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.1°F
4% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation984 ft (300 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²)
Population Density448/sq mi
Coordinates40.0219°N, 79.8231°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyWestmoreland County County
Nearest AirportArnold Palmer Regional (LBE)
28 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.3"
17% above US avg
Snowfall 28.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.81"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.81"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood
Good Days %76.6%
Unhealthy Days0

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0423 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.3 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score87.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability30.2 / 100
Community Resilience92.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively High
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

12 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.4. Most recent: M2.9 on May 9, 2025.

Jun 3, 2017 1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio M3.4 126 km
Apr 24, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M3.1 148 km
Apr 22, 2025 3 km ESE of Buffalo, Ohio M3.1 142 km
Apr 2, 2017 5 km W of Graysville, Ohio M3.0 128 km
Mar 30, 2024 2 km SSW of Maple Ridge, Ohio M3.0 143 km
May 9, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M2.9 148 km
Apr 29, 2025 1 km SE of Pleasant City, Ohio M2.8 146 km
Aug 31, 2011 2 km NNW of Belmont, West Virginia M2.8 142 km
Sep 4, 2011 3 km N of Saint Marys, West Virginia M2.6 136 km
Sep 11, 2024 4 km WNW of Claysville, Pennsylvania M2.5 55 km
Aug 15, 2010 19 km ESE of Burnsville, West Virginia M2.5 144 km
Aug 21, 2010 19 km WNW of Helvetia, West Virginia M2.5 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

233 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 6 fatalities, 415 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998 EF4 51 km 0
Jun 3, 1980 EF4 70 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 70 km 1
Jun 3, 1980 EF3 55 km 0
Jul 11, 1976 EF3 46 km 1
May 19, 1967 EF3 83 km 1
Aug 3, 1963 EF3 34 km 2
Jun 26, 2024 EF2 44 km 0
May 11, 2024 EF2 34 km 0
Aug 25, 2023 EF2 31 km 0
Aug 1, 2022 EF2 61 km 0
Mar 31, 2022 EF2 98 km 0
Oct 21, 2021 EF2 63 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 39 km 0
Mar 23, 2011 EF2 30 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF2 79 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 54 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 97 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 34 km 0
Aug 15, 1997 EF2 55 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (510 ac, 2005).

Year Name Acres Distance
2005 UNNAMED 510 92 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 33°F (0°C) 2.8 in Driest
March 40°F (4°C) 3.7 in
April 51°F (11°C) 3.8 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.4 in
June 69°F (21°C) 4.8 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 4.8 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 3.6 in
September 65°F (18°C) 3.6 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.2 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.2 in
December 35°F (2°C) 3.3 in

Grindstone has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 30°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.8").

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