St. Michael, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Cambria County County

1.5 /5.0
D Poor
349 Population 273/sq mi density
49°F Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.5 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.0% bachelor's degree or higher
St. Michael 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. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. The area receives 74.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average48.9°F
9% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation1,798 ft (548 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density273/sq mi
Coordinates40.3247°N, 78.7664°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyCambria County County
Nearest AirportArnold Palmer Regional (LBE)
34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.3"
9% above US avg
Snowfall 74.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.40"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.53"

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

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.4. Most recent: M2.5 on Sep 11, 2024.

Jun 13, 2019 9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania M3.4 107 km
Jan 17, 2016 3 km NE of Ranson, West Virginia M3.0 138 km
Sep 11, 2024 4 km WNW of Claysville, Pennsylvania M2.5 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

201 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 4 fatalities, 313 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998 EF4 49 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF4 95 km 0
Jun 3, 1980 EF4 89 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 69 km 1
Jul 11, 1976 EF3 62 km 1
Aug 3, 1963 EF3 94 km 2
Jun 26, 2024 EF2 76 km 0
Aug 25, 2023 EF2 72 km 0
Mar 31, 2022 EF2 76 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 91 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 57 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 97 km 0
Mar 23, 2011 EF2 83 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF2 48 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 99 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 66 km 0
Aug 15, 1997 EF2 47 km 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 25 km 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 69 km 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 96 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BEAR DEN (945 ac, 2014).

Year Name Acres Distance
2014 BEAR DEN 945 54 km
2005 UNNAMED 510 54 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 2.5 in Driest
March 36°F (2°C) 3.1 in
April 48°F (9°C) 3.5 in
May 59°F (15°C) 4.1 in
June 66°F (19°C) 4.4 in Wettest
July 70°F (21°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 69°F (20°C) 4.0 in
September 62°F (16°C) 4.0 in
October 51°F (11°C) 3.1 in
November 40°F (5°C) 3.1 in
December 31°F (-0°C) 2.7 in

St. Michael has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 26°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (2.5").

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