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Weather & Climate in Arona, PA

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Arona experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°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 43.6 inches. The area receives 25.0 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 1,098 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.5°F
3% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,098 ft (335 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density473/sq mi
Coordinates40.2682°N, 79.6554°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyWestmoreland County County
Nearest AirportArnold Palmer Regional (LBE)
13 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.6"
15% above US avg
Snowfall 25.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.21"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.48"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

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+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.

Sep 25, 1998 2 km SW of Adamsville, Pennsylvania M4.5 150 km 5 km
Jun 3, 2017 1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio M3.4 145 km 2 km
Mar 30, 2024 2 km SSW of Maple Ridge, Ohio M3.0 138 km 6 km
Aug 7, 2000 2 km S of Limaville, Ohio M2.9 148 km 5 km
Sep 11, 2024 4 km WNW of Claysville, Pennsylvania M2.5 70 km 4 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

261 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 15 fatalities, 555 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998 EF4 44 km 36.5 mi 0
Jun 3, 1980 EF4 43 km 11.8 mi 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 76 km 13.0 mi 1
May 31, 1985 EF3 92 km 39.0 mi 9
Jun 3, 1980 EF3 85 km 29.8 mi 0
Jul 11, 1976 EF3 16 km 11.8 mi 1
Aug 3, 1963 EF3 20 km 0.1 mi 2
Jun 26, 2024 EF2 14 km 10.8 mi 0
May 11, 2024 EF2 34 km 5.8 mi 0
Aug 25, 2023 EF2 38 km 2.0 mi 0
Aug 1, 2022 EF2 80 km 1.8 mi 0
Mar 31, 2022 EF2 67 km 8.6 mi 0
Oct 21, 2021 EF2 72 km 15.7 mi 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 26 km 1.6 mi 0
Mar 23, 2011 EF2 7 km 9.0 mi 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF2 49 km 5.0 mi 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 58 km 12.0 mi 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 59 km 15.0 mi 0
Aug 15, 1997 EF2 29 km 3.5 mi 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 83 km 6.0 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BEAR DEN (945 acres, 2014).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2014 BEAR DEN 945 96 km
2005 UNNAMED 510 89 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 2.5 in Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 3.5 in
April 49°F (10°C) 3.5 in
May 59°F (15°C) 4.1 in
June 68°F (20°C) 4.1 in
July 75°F (24°C) 4.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 71°F (21°C) 3.9 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.5 in
October 53°F (11°C) 2.8 in
November 42°F (6°C) 3.2 in
December 33°F (1°C) 3.0 in

Arona has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 30°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.5").

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