Windber, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Cambria County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,901 Population 1,980/sq mi density
$52,560 Median Income $30,664 per capita
$99,000 Home Value $119,446 Zillow
$753 Median Rent 26.9% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
747 Violent Crime/100K 320 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$52,560 median income, 6.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$99,000 home value, $753/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
747 violent crimes/100K (97% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
18.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Windber 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

Elevation1,699 ft (518 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.1 km²)
Population Density1,980/sq mi
Coordinates40.2355°N, 78.8247°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyCambria County County
Nearest AirportArnold Palmer Regional (LBE)
31 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 M3.4 114 km
Jan 17, 2016 3 km NE of Ranson, West Virginia M3.0 133 km
Sep 11, 2024 4 km WNW of Claysville, Pennsylvania M2.5 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

202 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 4 fatalities, 320 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998 EF4 39 km 0
Jun 3, 1980 EF4 89 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 58 km 1
Jul 11, 1976 EF3 59 km 1
Aug 3, 1963 EF3 90 km 2
Jun 26, 2024 EF2 73 km 0
Aug 25, 2023 EF2 63 km 0
Mar 31, 2022 EF2 81 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 91 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 50 km 0
Mar 23, 2011 EF2 78 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF2 51 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 97 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 55 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 89 km 0
Aug 15, 1997 EF2 43 km 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 36 km 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 78 km 0
Sep 26, 1994 EF2 55 km 0
Sep 18, 1991 EF2 98 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 46 km
2005 UNNAMED 510 44 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

Windber 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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