Wells Tannery, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Blair County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
82 Population 513/sq mi density
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Wells Tannery experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.1 inches. The area receives 22.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average51.0°F
6% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation1,220 ft (372 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density513/sq mi
Coordinates40.0898°N, 78.1650°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyBlair County County
Nearest AirportHagerstown Regional/Richard A Henson Field (HGR)
35 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.1"
8% above US avg
Snowfall 22.8"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.47"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.38"

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood
Good Days %80.9%
Unhealthy Days0

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0428 ppm
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.47 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.8 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score77.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability57.6 / 100
Community Resilience94.1 / 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 Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively High
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

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.8 on Sep 15, 2019.

Jul 16, 2010 5 km NNW of Barnesville, Maryland M3.6 113 km
Jun 13, 2019 9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania M3.4 67 km
Jun 3, 2010 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M3.1 101 km
Jan 17, 2016 3 km NE of Ranson, West Virginia M3.0 90 km
Apr 24, 2009 1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.9 97 km
Sep 15, 2019 5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania M2.8 108 km
Oct 25, 2009 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.8 101 km
Mar 15, 1993 5 km W of Columbia, Maryland M2.7 144 km
Jan 13, 1990 6 km ENE of Eldersburg, Maryland M2.6 132 km
Mar 10, 1993 3 km WSW of Columbia, Maryland M2.5 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

223 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 1 fatality, 52 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998 EF4 90 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 87 km 1
May 22, 1983 EF3 89 km 0
Jun 7, 1980 EF3 99 km 0
Apr 16, 1961 EF3 55 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 68 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 34 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 93 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 81 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 95 km 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 88 km 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 71 km 0
Sep 26, 1994 EF2 78 km 0
Apr 30, 1994 EF2 55 km 0
Sep 18, 1991 EF2 71 km 0
Nov 20, 1989 EF2 66 km 0
Nov 16, 1989 EF2 99 km 0
Jun 20, 1989 EF2 65 km 0
Jun 9, 1980 EF2 75 km 0
Jun 7, 1980 EF2 94 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 51 km
2005 UNNAMED 510 59 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 31°F (-1°C) 2.4 in Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 3.6 in
April 50°F (10°C) 3.7 in
May 60°F (16°C) 4.0 in
June 69°F (20°C) 3.7 in
July 72°F (22°C) 4.5 in Warmest, Wettest
August 71°F (21°C) 3.2 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.7 in
October 53°F (12°C) 3.3 in
November 42°F (6°C) 3.1 in
December 33°F (1°C) 3.2 in

Wells Tannery has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 28°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.4").

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