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Klahr, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Blair County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
24 Population 171/sq mi density
47°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
39 Violent Crime/100K 941 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
39 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Klahr 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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.7 inches. The area receives 79.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average46.6°F
14% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,626 ft (496 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density171/sq mi
Coordinates40.2978°N, 78.5130°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyBlair County County
Nearest AirportArnold Palmer Regional (LBE)
47 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.7"
28% above US avg
Snowfall 79.7"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.09"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.64"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

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

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.8 on Sep 15, 2019.

Jul 16, 2010 5 km NNW of Barnesville, Maryland M3.6 149 km
Jun 13, 2019 9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania M3.4 87 km
Jun 3, 2010 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M3.1 133 km
Jan 17, 2016 3 km NE of Ranson, West Virginia M3.0 124 km
Apr 24, 2009 1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.9 129 km
Sep 15, 2019 5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania M2.8 142 km
Oct 25, 2009 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.8 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

196 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 2 fatalities, 89 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998 EF4 66 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF4 99 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 78 km 1
Jul 11, 1976 EF3 84 km 1
Apr 16, 1961 EF3 89 km 0
Jun 26, 2024 EF2 98 km 0
Aug 25, 2023 EF2 90 km 0
Mar 31, 2022 EF2 94 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 72 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 80 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 77 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF2 68 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 79 km 0
Aug 15, 1997 EF2 69 km 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 35 km 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 79 km 0
Sep 26, 1994 EF2 46 km 0
Apr 30, 1994 EF2 92 km 0
Sep 18, 1991 EF2 72 km 0
Nov 20, 1989 EF2 69 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2014 BEAR DEN 945 52 km
2005 UNNAMED 510 55 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 28°F (-3°C) 2.6 in Driest
March 36°F (2°C) 3.5 in
April 47°F (8°C) 3.5 in
May 57°F (14°C) 4.0 in
June 65°F (18°C) 3.9 in
July 68°F (20°C) 4.1 in Wettest
August 68°F (20°C) 3.4 in Warmest
September 61°F (16°C) 3.5 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.9 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.4 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 2.9 in

Klahr has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 24°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 40.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.6").

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