Sign In Register

North Philipsburg, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Blair County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
659 Population 891/sq mi density
$46,003 Median Income $29,793 per capita
$88,500 Home Value $154,751 Zillow
$788 Median Rent 34.6% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
185 Violent Crime/100K 2,724 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$46,003 median income, 6.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$88,500 home value, $788/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
185 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.0% bachelor's degree or higher
North Philipsburg 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 42.0 inches. The area receives 50.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

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)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,467 ft (447 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density891/sq mi
Coordinates40.9092°N, 78.2087°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyBlair County County
Nearest AirportState College Regional (SCE)
21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.0"
11% above US avg
Snowfall 50.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.45"
Driest Month (Jan) 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

5 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 80 km
Jun 3, 2010 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M3.1 139 km
Apr 24, 2009 1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.9 137 km
Jun 10, 2025 10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania M2.8 148 km
Oct 25, 2009 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.8 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

154 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 8 fatalities, 111 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1985 EF4 49 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 94 km 6
Jul 29, 1976 EF3 85 km 0
Sep 3, 1963 EF3 72 km 0
Mar 31, 2022 EF2 98 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 65 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 85 km 0
May 23, 2011 EF2 90 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF2 94 km 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 62 km 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 61 km 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 95 km 0
Sep 26, 1994 EF2 42 km 0
Sep 18, 1991 EF2 42 km 0
Nov 20, 1989 EF2 46 km 0
Jun 20, 1989 EF2 85 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF2 96 km 0
Jul 26, 1981 EF2 94 km 0
Jun 9, 1980 EF2 47 km 0
Apr 9, 1980 EF2 77 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 97 km
2018 FIELDS RUN 711 37 km
2006 FIVE MILE FIRE 658 54 km
2006 OKOME ROAD 573 87 km
2006 BEAR TRAP 561 50 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-5°C) 2.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 26°F (-3°C) 2.7 in
March 35°F (2°C) 3.5 in
April 46°F (8°C) 3.3 in
May 57°F (14°C) 4.1 in
June 65°F (18°C) 4.5 in Wettest
July 68°F (20°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 3.6 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.7 in
October 50°F (10°C) 3.0 in
November 40°F (4°C) 3.5 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 3.0 in

North Philipsburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 24°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (2.6").

View full weather details →