North Washington, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Clarion County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
178 Population 198/sq mi density
$108,800 Home Value $147,939 Zillow
$438 Median Rent 13.8% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.5% bachelor's degree or higher
North Washington experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. The area receives 34.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average48.1°F
11% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation1,477 ft (450 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Population Density198/sq mi
Coordinates41.0488°N, 79.8143°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyClarion County County
Nearest AirportPittsburgh/Butler Regional (BTP)
20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.2"
19% above US avg
Snowfall 34.9"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.76"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.69"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score30.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability56.8 / 100
Community Resilience75.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
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

24 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M2.5 on May 12, 2025.

Sep 25, 1998 2 km SW of Adamsville, Pennsylvania M4.5 69 km
Jan 26, 2001 8 km NNW of Edgewood, Ohio M3.9 129 km
Mar 12, 2007 Ohio M3.7 134 km
Jun 30, 2003 6 km NW of Perry, Ohio M3.6 143 km
Aug 28, 2023 7 km SE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 123 km
Oct 16, 1993 8 km SSE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 123 km
Jun 20, 2006 9 km WNW of North Perry, Ohio M3.5 147 km
Jan 26, 1991 1 km NNE of Mayfield Heights, Ohio M3.4 147 km
Jun 3, 2001 3 km N of Edgewood, Ohio M3.4 124 km
Jun 30, 2004 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio M3.3 133 km
Jul 1, 2013 5 km NNW of Fairport Harbor, Ohio M3.2 148 km
Mar 30, 2024 2 km SSW of Maple Ridge, Ohio M3.0 106 km
Apr 25, 2010 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio M3.0 133 km
Feb 23, 1995 3 km W of Ashtabula, Ohio M2.9 125 km
Aug 7, 2000 2 km S of Limaville, Ohio M2.9 113 km
May 17, 2010 2 km S of Boston Heights, Ohio M2.7 144 km
Jun 1, 2024 1 km E of Madison, Ohio M2.6 129 km
Jan 5, 2024 3 km SE of Madison, Ohio M2.6 127 km
Feb 14, 2009 4 km WSW of Geneva-on-the-Lake, Ohio M2.6 132 km
Jan 20, 2001 0 km NNW of Edgewood, Ohio M2.6 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

323 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 49 fatalities, 798 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1985 EF4 92 km 4
May 31, 1985 EF4 99 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF4 58 km 7
May 31, 1985 EF4 76 km 16
May 31, 1985 EF4 97 km 0
Jun 3, 1980 EF4 45 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 61 km 9
May 31, 1985 EF3 76 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 75 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 78 km 2
Oct 12, 1978 EF3 97 km 0
Jul 11, 1976 EF3 82 km 1
May 2, 1972 EF3 58 km 0
Jun 2, 1971 EF3 95 km 0
Sep 3, 1963 EF3 100 km 0
Aug 3, 1963 EF3 81 km 2
Aug 5, 1956 EF3 75 km 2
Mar 1, 1955 EF3 76 km 1
Jun 26, 2024 EF2 74 km 0
May 11, 2024 EF2 89 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (628 ac, 1990).

Year Name Acres Distance
1990 UNNAMED 628 60 km
2021 UNNAMED 586 73 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 2.7 in Driest
March 36°F (2°C) 3.4 in
April 47°F (8°C) 3.9 in
May 57°F (14°C) 4.1 in
June 65°F (19°C) 4.8 in Wettest
July 70°F (21°C) 4.6 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 4.0 in
September 62°F (17°C) 4.1 in
October 51°F (10°C) 3.5 in
November 40°F (4°C) 3.5 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 3.2 in

North Washington has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 25°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.7").

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