Sheffield, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Warren County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
721 Population 412/sq mi density
$56,331 Median Income $22,950 per capita
$104,800 Home Value $81,259 Zillow
$683 Median Rent 18.4% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$56,331 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$104,800 home value, $683/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Sheffield has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches. The area receives 92.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average44.6°F
17% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation1,334 ft (407 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.6 km²)
Population Density412/sq mi
Coordinates41.7010°N, 79.0299°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyWarren County County
Nearest AirportBradford Regional (BFD)
21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.8"
26% above US avg
Snowfall 92.9"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.84"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.78"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score65.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability50.9 / 100
Community Resilience79.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
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

11 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.8 on Feb 6, 2023.

Sep 25, 1998 2 km SW of Adamsville, Pennsylvania M4.5 115 km
Jan 26, 2001 8 km NNW of Edgewood, Ohio M3.9 149 km
Feb 6, 2023 1 km NE of West Seneca, New York M3.8 131 km
Jun 3, 2001 3 km N of Edgewood, Ohio M3.4 146 km
May 25, 1995 3 km NW of Amherst, New York M3.0 145 km
Jun 16, 2004 11 km NNW of Angola on the Lake, New York M2.9 118 km
Jun 5, 2009 4 km SSE of Attica, New York M2.9 141 km
Jan 20, 2001 0 km NNW of Edgewood, Ohio M2.6 146 km
Mar 15, 2022 5 km SSW of Warsaw, New York M2.6 132 km
Jul 17, 2003 1 km SE of Edgewood, Ohio M2.5 145 km
Dec 17, 1990 5 km SSE of Middleboro, Pennsylvania M2.5 95 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

181 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 18 fatalities, 193 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1985 EF4 52 km 7
May 31, 1985 EF4 80 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF4 65 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF4 8 km 4
Jul 21, 2003 EF3 94 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 40 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 37 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 64 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 93 km 2
May 2, 1983 EF3 70 km 2
Jun 2, 1971 EF3 93 km 0
Jun 20, 1969 EF3 61 km 0
Jul 24, 1967 EF3 85 km 0
Sep 3, 1963 EF3 40 km 0
May 15, 1961 EF3 57 km 0
Apr 14, 2019 EF2 23 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 63 km 0
Nov 14, 2011 EF2 89 km 0
Nov 14, 2011 EF2 82 km 0
Jul 24, 2010 EF2 80 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 41 km
2021 UNNAMED 586 31 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 3.6 in Coldest
February 23°F (-5°C) 2.8 in Driest
March 31°F (-0°C) 3.4 in
April 43°F (6°C) 3.9 in
May 54°F (12°C) 4.2 in
June 62°F (17°C) 4.8 in Wettest
July 66°F (19°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 4.2 in
September 58°F (14°C) 4.2 in
October 47°F (8°C) 4.5 in
November 37°F (3°C) 3.9 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 3.9 in

Sheffield has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 22°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.8").

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