Weather & Climate in Athens, PA

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

Athens experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.8 inches. The area receives 35.0 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37. 82% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 755 feet.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average48.5°F
10% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation755 ft (230 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density1,863/sq mi
Coordinates41.9375°N, 76.5140°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyBradford County County
Nearest AirportElmira/Corning Regional (ELM)
27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.8"
3% below US avg
Snowfall 35.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.34"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.84"

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood
Good Days %82.1%
Unhealthy Days0

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score73.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability37.8 / 100
Community Resilience67.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.2.

Feb 3, 2001 6 km W of Bath, New York M3.2 86 km 0 km
Jun 10, 2025 10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania M2.8 44 km 8 km
Jan 25, 1999 New York M2.5 141 km 3 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

177 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 13 fatalities, 139 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998 EF3 52 km 26.0 mi 2
May 31, 1998 EF3 34 km 62.0 mi 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 100 km 19.0 mi 6
May 2, 1983 EF3 17 km 15.0 mi 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 7 km 2.0 mi 0
Aug 30, 1955 EF3 55 km 1.0 mi 0
Apr 14, 2019 EF2 84 km 3.7 mi 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 70 km 2.2 mi 0
Jun 13, 2018 EF2 28 km 5.2 mi 0
Jun 13, 2018 EF2 95 km 2.9 mi 0
Feb 25, 2017 EF2 98 km 12.5 mi 0
Jul 8, 2014 EF2 43 km 6.7 mi 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 92 km 7.4 mi 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 31 km 0.9 mi 0
Jul 23, 2010 EF2 99 km 25.7 mi 0
Sep 18, 1991 EF2 83 km 4.0 mi 0
Aug 28, 1990 EF2 69 km 2.5 mi 0
Oct 14, 1989 EF2 88 km 2.0 mi 2
Aug 28, 1988 EF2 55 km 1.5 mi 0
Jul 6, 1984 EF2 79 km 0.3 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).

Wildfire History

4 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: PENOBSCOT (2,091 acres, 2009).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2009 PENOBSCOT 2,091 99 km
2008 BULL RUN 2,003 87 km
2009 WOODRUFF 757 83 km
2006 OKOME ROAD 573 95 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 1.8 in Driest
March 35°F (1°C) 2.6 in
April 46°F (8°C) 3.4 in
May 58°F (14°C) 3.1 in
June 67°F (19°C) 4.3 in Wettest
July 71°F (22°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.3 in
September 62°F (17°C) 4.0 in
October 51°F (10°C) 3.6 in
November 40°F (4°C) 2.4 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 2.4 in

Athens has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 25°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (1.8").

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