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Renfrew, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Butler County County

1.8 /5.0
D Poor
128 Population 1,067/sq mi density
$18,300 Home Value $241,358 Zillow
49°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
400 Violent Crime/100K 4,210 property/100K
D
Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
400 violent crimes/100K (5% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Renfrew experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches. The area receives 34.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average48.5°F
10% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation975 ft (297 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density1,067/sq mi
Coordinates40.8066°N, 79.9623°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyButler County County
Nearest AirportPittsburgh/Butler Regional (BTP)
2 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.2"
14% above US avg
Snowfall 34.9"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.13"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.32"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score79.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability20.8 / 100
Community Resilience86.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

21 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 84 km
Jan 26, 2001 8 km NNW of Edgewood, Ohio M3.9 144 km
Mar 12, 2007 Ohio M3.7 130 km
Oct 16, 1993 8 km SSE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 132 km
Aug 28, 2023 7 km SE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 133 km
Jun 3, 2017 1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio M3.4 150 km
Jun 3, 2001 3 km N of Edgewood, Ohio M3.4 139 km
Jan 26, 1991 1 km NNE of Mayfield Heights, Ohio M3.4 149 km
Jun 30, 2004 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio M3.3 143 km
Apr 25, 2010 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio M3.0 143 km
Mar 30, 2024 2 km SSW of Maple Ridge, Ohio M3.0 93 km
Aug 7, 2000 2 km S of Limaville, Ohio M2.9 101 km
Feb 23, 1995 3 km W of Ashtabula, Ohio M2.9 139 km
May 17, 2010 2 km S of Boston Heights, Ohio M2.7 139 km
Jun 1, 2024 1 km E of Madison, Ohio M2.6 140 km
Jan 5, 2024 3 km SE of Madison, Ohio M2.6 137 km
Feb 14, 2009 4 km WSW of Geneva-on-the-Lake, Ohio M2.6 144 km
Jan 20, 2001 0 km NNW of Edgewood, Ohio M2.6 137 km
May 12, 2025 4 km ESE of Madison, Ohio M2.5 137 km
Jul 17, 2003 1 km SE of Edgewood, Ohio M2.5 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

314 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 42 fatalities, 747 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1985 EF4 88 km 16
May 31, 1985 EF4 88 km 7
Jun 3, 1980 EF4 26 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 43 km 9
Oct 12, 1978 EF3 81 km 0
Jul 11, 1976 EF3 64 km 1
May 2, 1972 EF3 77 km 0
Aug 3, 1963 EF3 55 km 2
Aug 5, 1956 EF3 73 km 2
Mar 1, 1955 EF3 79 km 1
Jun 26, 2024 EF2 52 km 0
May 11, 2024 EF2 60 km 0
May 7, 2024 EF2 75 km 0
Aug 1, 2022 EF2 99 km 0
Mar 31, 2022 EF2 50 km 0
Oct 21, 2021 EF2 79 km 0
Jul 29, 2021 EF2 89 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 76 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 88 km 0
Nov 5, 2017 EF2 98 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (628 ac, 1990).

Year Name Acres Distance
1990 UNNAMED 628 90 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 2.3 in Driest
March 38°F (3°C) 3.2 in
April 48°F (9°C) 3.3 in
May 58°F (15°C) 4.0 in
June 67°F (19°C) 4.1 in Wettest
July 70°F (21°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 3.7 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.4 in
October 51°F (11°C) 2.8 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.2 in
December 31°F (-0°C) 3.1 in

Renfrew has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 26°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.3").

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