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Orviston, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Clinton County County

1.2 /5.0
F Poor
74 Population 673/sq mi density
46°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
48 Violent Crime/100K 690 property/100K
F
Overall
1.2 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Safety
1.0 / 5.0
48 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Orviston experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. The area receives 50.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average46.2°F
14% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation882 ft (269 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density673/sq mi
Coordinates41.1073°N, 77.7534°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyClinton County County
Nearest AirportState College Regional (SCE)
15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.5"
17% above US avg
Snowfall 50.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.53"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.48"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score51.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability67.6 / 100
Community Resilience61.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

7 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 79 km
Feb 3, 2001 6 km W of Bath, New York M3.2 141 km
Jun 3, 2010 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M3.1 131 km
Apr 24, 2009 1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.9 131 km
Sep 15, 2019 5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania M2.8 149 km
Jun 10, 2025 10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania M2.8 104 km
Oct 25, 2009 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.8 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

164 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 6 fatalities, 101 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1985 EF4 77 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF3 92 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 51 km 6
Jul 29, 1976 EF3 42 km 0
Sep 3, 1963 EF3 89 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 65 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 68 km 0
May 23, 2011 EF2 69 km 0
Sep 26, 1994 EF2 86 km 0
Sep 18, 1991 EF2 49 km 0
Nov 20, 1989 EF2 55 km 0
Jun 20, 1989 EF2 85 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF2 95 km 0
Jun 9, 1980 EF2 91 km 0
Apr 9, 1980 EF2 56 km 0
Aug 28, 1978 EF2 78 km 0
Jun 5, 1975 EF2 42 km 0
Sep 21, 1967 EF2 90 km 0
Aug 16, 1966 EF2 67 km 0
Jun 14, 1962 EF2 77 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 BULL RUN 2,003 57 km
2009 WOODRUFF 757 77 km
2018 FIELDS RUN 711 16 km
2006 FIVE MILE FIRE 658 27 km
2006 OKOME ROAD 573 44 km
2006 BEAR TRAP 561 18 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 2.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 27°F (-3°C) 2.7 in
March 36°F (2°C) 3.2 in
April 47°F (8°C) 3.1 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.9 in
June 65°F (18°C) 4.5 in Wettest
July 68°F (20°C) 4.1 in
August 68°F (20°C) 3.5 in Warmest
September 61°F (16°C) 3.6 in
October 50°F (10°C) 3.1 in
November 40°F (4°C) 3.5 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 2.9 in

Orviston has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 23°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 40.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (2.5").

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