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Wolfdale, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Washington County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
3,150 Population 1,189/sq mi density
$84,420 Median Income $39,428 per capita
$171,000 Home Value $228,755 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$84,420 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$171,000 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Wolfdale experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. The area receives 31.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.5°F
5% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,069 ft (326 m)
Area2.4 sq mi (6.2 km²)
Population Density1,189/sq mi
Coordinates40.1978°N, 80.3001°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyWashington County County
Nearest AirportPittsburgh International (PIT)
21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.3"
9% above US avg
Snowfall 31.9"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.06"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.32"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0454 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)11.5 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.96 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.8 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score83.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability22.7 / 100
Community Resilience87.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

15 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M2.9 on May 9, 2025.

Sep 25, 1998 2 km SW of Adamsville, Pennsylvania M4.5 144 km
Jun 3, 2017 1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio M3.4 90 km
Apr 24, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M3.1 112 km
Apr 22, 2025 3 km ESE of Buffalo, Ohio M3.1 106 km
Aug 31, 2011 3 km SE of Lowell, Ohio M3.1 126 km
Apr 2, 2017 5 km W of Graysville, Ohio M3.0 100 km
Mar 30, 2024 2 km SSW of Maple Ridge, Ohio M3.0 101 km
May 9, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M2.9 112 km
Aug 7, 2000 2 km S of Limaville, Ohio M2.9 111 km
Apr 29, 2025 1 km SE of Pleasant City, Ohio M2.8 110 km
Feb 3, 2025 0 km NE of Reno, Ohio M2.8 130 km
Aug 31, 2011 2 km NNW of Belmont, West Virginia M2.8 121 km
Sep 4, 2011 3 km N of Saint Marys, West Virginia M2.6 116 km
Jan 26, 2018 7 km NNW of Vincent, Ohio M2.5 148 km
Sep 11, 2024 4 km WNW of Claysville, Pennsylvania M2.5 15 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

263 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 15 fatalities, 554 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998 EF4 93 km 0
Jun 3, 1980 EF4 70 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 71 km 9
Jun 3, 1980 EF3 82 km 0
Oct 12, 1978 EF3 85 km 0
Jul 11, 1976 EF3 70 km 1
May 8, 1969 EF3 77 km 1
Aug 3, 1963 EF3 38 km 2
Jun 26, 2024 EF2 59 km 0
May 11, 2024 EF2 22 km 0
May 7, 2024 EF2 60 km 0
Feb 28, 2024 EF2 84 km 0
Aug 25, 2023 EF2 76 km 0
Aug 1, 2022 EF2 28 km 0
Oct 21, 2021 EF2 18 km 0
Jul 29, 2021 EF2 76 km 0
Jul 29, 2021 EF2 60 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 77 km 0
Mar 23, 2011 EF2 48 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF2 100 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 2.3 in Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 3.3 in
April 49°F (10°C) 3.2 in
May 59°F (15°C) 4.0 in
June 68°F (20°C) 4.0 in
July 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in Warmest, Wettest
August 71°F (21°C) 3.5 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.2 in
October 53°F (11°C) 2.5 in
November 42°F (6°C) 3.1 in
December 33°F (0°C) 2.9 in

Wolfdale has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 28°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.3").

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