Rossiter, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Cambria County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
609 Population 322/sq mi density
$67,083 Median Income $22,490 per capita
$91,200 Home Value $146,513 Zillow
$1,038 Median Rent 18.8% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$67,083 median income, 9.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$91,200 home value, $1,038/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Rossiter experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches. The area receives 42.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average47.8°F
11% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation1,312 ft (400 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²)
Population Density322/sq mi
Coordinates40.9008°N, 78.9359°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyCambria County County
Nearest AirportDubois Regional (DUJ)
19 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.4"
12% above US avg
Snowfall 42.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.66"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.38"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood
Good Days %73.7%
Unhealthy Days0

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0427 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)9.3 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.77 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.27 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.8 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score76.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability60.4 / 100
Community Resilience96.5 / 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 Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.4 on Jun 13, 2019.

Sep 25, 1998 2 km SW of Adamsville, Pennsylvania M4.5 138 km
Jun 13, 2019 9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania M3.4 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

207 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 15 fatalities, 330 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998 EF4 98 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF4 82 km 4
May 31, 1985 EF4 92 km 7
May 31, 1985 EF4 38 km 0
Jun 3, 1980 EF4 72 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 98 km 0
Jul 11, 1976 EF3 78 km 1
Sep 3, 1963 EF3 60 km 0
Jun 26, 2024 EF2 83 km 0
Mar 31, 2022 EF2 38 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 33 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 93 km 0
Mar 23, 2011 EF2 97 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF2 44 km 0
Aug 15, 1997 EF2 71 km 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 38 km 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 4 km 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 42 km 0
Sep 26, 1994 EF2 35 km 0
Sep 18, 1991 EF2 97 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

3 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: FIELDS RUN (711 ac, 2018).

Year Name Acres Distance
2018 FIELDS RUN 711 90 km
1990 UNNAMED 628 83 km
2021 UNNAMED 586 88 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 2.4 in Driest
March 35°F (2°C) 3.3 in
April 47°F (8°C) 3.7 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.7 in
June 65°F (18°C) 4.7 in Wettest
July 69°F (21°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 3.9 in
September 61°F (16°C) 4.0 in
October 50°F (10°C) 3.4 in
November 39°F (4°C) 3.2 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 3.0 in

Rossiter has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 25°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.4").

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