University of Pittsburgh Bradford, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · McKean County County

894 Population 8,127/sq mi density
45°F Avg Temperature
University of Pittsburgh Bradford has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches. The area receives 75.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average45.2°F
16% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation1,476 ft (450 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density8,127/sq mi
Coordinates41.9443°N, 78.6728°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyMcKean County County
Nearest AirportBradford Regional (BFD)
10 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.6"
31% above US avg
Snowfall 75.2"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.95"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.84"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score53.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability62.3 / 100
Community Resilience64.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
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

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

Feb 6, 2023 1 km NE of West Seneca, New York M3.8 102 km
Feb 3, 2001 6 km W of Bath, New York M3.2 115 km
May 25, 1995 3 km NW of Amherst, New York M3.0 118 km
Jun 16, 2004 11 km NNW of Angola on the Lake, New York M2.9 96 km
Jun 5, 2009 4 km SSE of Attica, New York M2.9 104 km
Mar 8, 2008 5 km ENE of Clarence Center, New York M2.7 121 km
Mar 15, 2022 5 km SSW of Warsaw, New York M2.6 94 km
Dec 17, 1990 5 km SSE of Middleboro, Pennsylvania M2.5 120 km
Jan 25, 1999 New York M2.5 111 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

152 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 15 fatalities, 149 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1985 EF4 46 km 4
May 31, 1985 EF4 90 km 7
May 31, 1985 EF4 85 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF3 62 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 73 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 47 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 97 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 82 km 2
Aug 19, 1970 EF3 83 km 0
Jun 20, 1969 EF3 80 km 0
Jul 24, 1967 EF3 53 km 0
Sep 3, 1963 EF3 59 km 0
May 15, 1961 EF3 18 km 0
Jul 10, 2024 EF2 77 km 0
Jul 28, 2022 EF2 80 km 0
Apr 14, 2019 EF2 54 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 98 km 0
Jul 20, 2017 EF2 90 km 0
Nov 14, 2011 EF2 86 km 0
Nov 14, 2011 EF2 83 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

4 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WOODRUFF (757 ac, 2009).

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 WOODRUFF 757 100 km
2006 FIVE MILE FIRE 658 94 km
1990 UNNAMED 628 81 km
2021 UNNAMED 586 69 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 3.8 in Coldest
February 23°F (-5°C) 2.8 in Driest
March 32°F (-0°C) 3.3 in
April 44°F (7°C) 4.2 in
May 55°F (13°C) 4.5 in
June 63°F (17°C) 4.8 in
July 67°F (20°C) 5.0 in Warmest, Wettest
August 66°F (19°C) 4.6 in
September 59°F (15°C) 4.2 in
October 48°F (9°C) 4.4 in
November 37°F (3°C) 3.9 in
December 28°F (-3°C) 4.1 in

University of Pittsburgh Bradford has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 22°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.0") and February the driest (2.8").

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