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Weather & Climate in Aaronsburg CDP (Centre County), PA
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Aaronsburg CDP (Centre County) experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches. The area receives 35.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 1,225 feet.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 48.1°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,225 ft (373 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 793/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.9042°N, 77.4513°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Centre County County |
| Nearest Airport | State College Regional (SCE) 18 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 68.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 50.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 74.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
16 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Jan 16, 1994 | 2 km W of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania | M4.6 | 135 km | 5 km |
| Jan 16, 1994 | 0 km E of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania | M4.2 | 138 km | 5 km |
| Jun 13, 2019 | 9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania | M3.4 | 54 km | 27 km |
| Jun 3, 2010 | 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania | M3.1 | 100 km | 2 km |
| Nov 14, 1997 | 0 km S of Rothsville, Pennsylvania | M3.0 | 132 km | 5 km |
| Apr 24, 2009 | 1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania | M2.9 | 100 km | 1 km |
| Jan 16, 1994 | 0 km SSE of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania | M2.9 | 138 km | 5 km |
| Sep 15, 2019 | 5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania | M2.8 | 118 km | 5 km |
| Jun 10, 2025 | 10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania | M2.8 | 98 km | 8 km |
| May 10, 1993 | 1 km NW of Whitfield, Pennsylvania | M2.8 | 136 km | 5 km |
| Oct 25, 2009 | 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania | M2.8 | 98 km | 1 km |
| Mar 11, 1995 | 0 km ENE of Landisville, Pennsylvania | M2.7 | 126 km | 5 km |
| Jan 18, 1994 | 3 km SE of Clay, Pennsylvania | M2.6 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Oct 28, 1996 | 2 km W of Reinholds, Pennsylvania | M2.6 | 131 km | 5 km |
| May 7, 1994 | 2 km SW of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania | M2.5 | 136 km | 5 km |
| Jan 8, 1995 | 1 km WSW of Montrose Manor, Pennsylvania | M2.5 | 140 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
199 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 8 fatalities, 106 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 31, 1985 | EF3 | 40 km | 19.0 mi | 6 |
| Jul 29, 1976 | EF3 | 36 km | 25.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 16, 1961 | EF3 | 95 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 19, 2019 | EF2 | 44 km | 4.9 mi | 0 |
| Apr 14, 2019 | EF2 | 93 km | 3.7 mi | 0 |
| Oct 2, 2018 | EF2 | 75 km | 2.2 mi | 0 |
| May 23, 2011 | EF2 | 36 km | 4.7 mi | 0 |
| Apr 28, 2011 | EF2 | 99 km | 2.6 mi | 0 |
| Apr 28, 2011 | EF2 | 94 km | 1.1 mi | 0 |
| Oct 9, 1992 | EF2 | 97 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 18, 1991 | EF2 | 41 km | 4.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 20, 1989 | EF2 | 44 km | 3.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 20, 1989 | EF2 | 60 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 31, 1985 | EF2 | 94 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 17, 1982 | EF2 | 94 km | 4.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 9, 1980 | EF2 | 22 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 28, 1978 | EF2 | 49 km | 3.3 mi | 0 |
| Apr 5, 1977 | EF2 | 90 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 5, 1975 | EF2 | 43 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 14, 1974 | EF2 | 95 km | 12.8 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
6 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BULL RUN (2,003 acres, 2008).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2008 | BULL RUN | 2,003 | 74 km |
| 2009 | WOODRUFF | 757 | 97 km |
| 2018 | FIELDS RUN | 711 | 49 km |
| 2006 | FIVE MILE FIRE | 658 | 60 km |
| 2006 | OKOME ROAD | 573 | 54 km |
| 2006 | BEAR TRAP | 561 | 51 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 65°F (19°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.0 in |
Aaronsburg CDP (Centre County) has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 24°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (2.6").