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Julian, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Centre County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
183 Population 1,220/sq mi density
$71,875 Median Income $28,420 per capita
$203,800 Home Value $401,832 Zillow
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
46 Violent Crime/100K 1,118 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$71,875 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$203,800 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
46 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Julian experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.5 inches. The area receives 43.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average50.1°F
7% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation848 ft (258 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density1,220/sq mi
Coordinates40.8615°N, 77.9429°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyCentre County County
Nearest AirportState College Regional (SCE)
8 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.5"
9% above US avg
Snowfall 43.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.45"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.56"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0457 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)6.4 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.25 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.8 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score68.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability50.5 / 100
Community Resilience74.5 / 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 Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

6 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 61 km
Jun 3, 2010 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M3.1 119 km
Apr 24, 2009 1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.9 118 km
Sep 15, 2019 5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania M2.8 136 km
Jun 10, 2025 10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania M2.8 132 km
Oct 25, 2009 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.8 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

168 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 7 fatalities, 107 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1985 EF4 71 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 75 km 6
Jul 29, 1976 EF3 68 km 0
Sep 3, 1963 EF3 91 km 0
Apr 16, 1961 EF3 97 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 46 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 99 km 0
May 23, 2011 EF2 68 km 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 85 km 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 76 km 0
Sep 26, 1994 EF2 60 km 0
Sep 18, 1991 EF2 24 km 0
Nov 20, 1989 EF2 29 km 0
Jun 20, 1989 EF2 66 km 0
Jun 9, 1980 EF2 64 km 0
Apr 9, 1980 EF2 54 km 0
Aug 28, 1978 EF2 90 km 0
Jun 5, 1975 EF2 13 km 0
Sep 21, 1967 EF2 81 km 0
Aug 16, 1966 EF2 93 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 BULL RUN 2,003 89 km
2018 FIELDS RUN 711 34 km
2006 FIVE MILE FIRE 658 53 km
2006 OKOME ROAD 573 75 km
2006 BEAR TRAP 561 45 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 2.6 in Driest
February 27°F (-3°C) 2.7 in Coldest
March 36°F (2°C) 3.3 in
April 47°F (8°C) 3.2 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.9 in
June 65°F (18°C) 4.5 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 3.5 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.6 in
October 50°F (10°C) 3.0 in
November 40°F (5°C) 3.4 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 2.9 in

Julian has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 27°F in February to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (2.6").

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