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Weather & Climate in Bentleyville, PA

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

Bentleyville 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, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. The area receives 31.9 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 1,015 feet.

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

Elevation1,015 ft (309 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²)
Population Density633/sq mi
Coordinates40.1178°N, 80.0044°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyWashington County County
Nearest AirportPittsburgh International (PIT)
28 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.3"
9% above US avg
Snowfall 31.9"
Wettest Month (May) 4.02"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.36"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

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

14 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.4.

Jun 3, 2017 1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio M3.4 112 km 2 km
Apr 24, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M3.1 134 km 6 km
Apr 22, 2025 3 km ESE of Buffalo, Ohio M3.1 128 km 5 km
Aug 31, 2011 3 km SE of Lowell, Ohio M3.1 142 km 5 km
Apr 2, 2017 5 km W of Graysville, Ohio M3.0 117 km 4 km
Mar 30, 2024 2 km SSW of Maple Ridge, Ohio M3.0 124 km 6 km
May 9, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M2.9 134 km 5 km
Aug 7, 2000 2 km S of Limaville, Ohio M2.9 135 km 5 km
Apr 29, 2025 1 km SE of Pleasant City, Ohio M2.8 132 km 2 km
Feb 3, 2025 0 km NE of Reno, Ohio M2.8 144 km 10 km
Aug 31, 2011 2 km NNW of Belmont, West Virginia M2.8 134 km 5 km
Sep 4, 2011 3 km N of Saint Marys, West Virginia M2.6 129 km 5 km
Sep 11, 2024 4 km WNW of Claysville, Pennsylvania M2.5 38 km 4 km
Aug 15, 2010 19 km ESE of Burnsville, West Virginia M2.5 149 km 17 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

252 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 14 fatalities, 524 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998 EF4 67 km 36.5 mi 0
Jun 3, 1980 EF4 64 km 11.8 mi 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 89 km 13.0 mi 1
May 31, 1985 EF3 87 km 39.0 mi 9
Jun 3, 1980 EF3 66 km 29.8 mi 0
Jul 11, 1976 EF3 50 km 11.8 mi 1
Aug 3, 1963 EF3 25 km 0.1 mi 2
Jun 26, 2024 EF2 43 km 10.8 mi 0
May 11, 2024 EF2 18 km 5.8 mi 0
May 7, 2024 EF2 85 km 15.3 mi 0
Aug 25, 2023 EF2 49 km 2.0 mi 0
Aug 1, 2022 EF2 46 km 1.8 mi 0
Mar 31, 2022 EF2 96 km 8.6 mi 0
Oct 21, 2021 EF2 44 km 15.7 mi 0
Jul 29, 2021 EF2 86 km 2.7 mi 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 52 km 1.6 mi 0
Mar 23, 2011 EF2 29 km 9.0 mi 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF2 83 km 5.0 mi 0
May 23, 2000 EF2 95 km 3.0 mi 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 51 km 12.0 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 2.4 in Driest
March 40°F (4°C) 3.5 in
April 50°F (10°C) 3.4 in
May 59°F (15°C) 4.0 in Wettest
June 68°F (20°C) 3.9 in
July 73°F (23°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.7 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.2 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.6 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.1 in
December 33°F (0°C) 2.8 in

Bentleyville has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 28°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (2.4").

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