Yukon, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Westmoreland County County

4.6 /5.0
A+ Excellent
727 Population 773/sq mi density
$46,431 Median Income $24,870 per capita
$789 Median Rent 20.8% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$46,431 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Yukon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.7 inches. The area receives 29.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average50.5°F
6% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation1,091 ft (333 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density773/sq mi
Coordinates40.2144°N, 79.6885°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyWestmoreland County County
Nearest AirportArnold Palmer Regional (LBE)
15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.7"
12% above US avg
Snowfall 29.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.52"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.90"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood
Good Days %76.6%
Unhealthy Days0

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0423 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.3 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score87.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability30.2 / 100
Community Resilience92.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

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

Jun 3, 2017 1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio M3.4 141 km
Apr 2, 2017 5 km W of Graysville, Ohio M3.0 146 km
Mar 30, 2024 2 km SSW of Maple Ridge, Ohio M3.0 138 km
Aug 7, 2000 2 km S of Limaville, Ohio M2.9 149 km
Sep 11, 2024 4 km WNW of Claysville, Pennsylvania M2.5 66 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

255 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 16 fatalities, 548 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998 EF4 44 km 0
Jun 3, 1980 EF4 49 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 73 km 1
May 31, 1985 EF3 94 km 9
Jun 3, 1980 EF3 78 km 0
Jul 11, 1976 EF3 22 km 1
May 19, 1967 EF3 98 km 1
Aug 3, 1963 EF3 20 km 2
Jun 26, 2024 EF2 20 km 0
May 11, 2024 EF2 32 km 0
Aug 25, 2023 EF2 34 km 0
Aug 1, 2022 EF2 75 km 0
Mar 31, 2022 EF2 74 km 0
Oct 21, 2021 EF2 70 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 26 km 0
Mar 23, 2011 EF2 9 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF2 55 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 56 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 52 km 0
Aug 15, 1997 EF2 34 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 96 km
2005 UNNAMED 510 88 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 31°F (-1°C) 2.9 in Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 3.2 in
April 49°F (10°C) 3.4 in
May 59°F (15°C) 4.2 in
June 67°F (20°C) 4.5 in Wettest
July 71°F (22°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.6 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.8 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.1 in
November 42°F (5°C) 3.2 in
December 34°F (1°C) 3.4 in

Yukon has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 29°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.9").

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