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Weather & Climate in Berlin, PA

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

Berlin experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 293 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 45.2 inches. The area receives 72.1 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 2,297 feet.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average48.6°F
10% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,297 ft (700 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density2,616/sq mi
Coordinates39.9215°N, 78.9509°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyBedford County County
Nearest AirportGreater Cumberland Regional (CBE)
23 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.2"
19% above US avg
Snowfall 72.1"
Wettest Month (May) 4.06"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.72"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score68.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability56.0 / 100
Community Resilience73.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
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: M3.4.

Jun 13, 2019 9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania M3.4 135 km 27 km
Jan 17, 2016 3 km NE of Ranson, West Virginia M3.0 117 km 5 km
Sep 11, 2024 4 km WNW of Claysville, Pennsylvania M2.5 130 km 4 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: EF4. Total: 6 fatalities, 211 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998 EF4 27 km 36.5 mi 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 22 km 13.0 mi 1
Jun 3, 1980 EF3 92 km 29.8 mi 0
Jul 11, 1976 EF3 67 km 11.8 mi 1
May 19, 1967 EF3 68 km 0.3 mi 1
Aug 3, 1963 EF3 91 km 0.1 mi 2
Jun 26, 2024 EF2 80 km 10.8 mi 0
Aug 25, 2023 EF2 44 km 2.0 mi 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 94 km 2.9 mi 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 45 km 1.6 mi 0
Mar 23, 2011 EF2 78 km 9.0 mi 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 100 km 2.0 mi 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF2 76 km 5.0 mi 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 25 km 15.0 mi 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 63 km 12.0 mi 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 61 km 15.0 mi 0
Aug 15, 1997 EF2 55 km 3.5 mi 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 72 km 6.0 mi 0
Sep 26, 1994 EF2 91 km 3.5 mi 0
Oct 1, 1986 EF2 68 km 4.5 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2014 BEAR DEN 945 26 km
2001 SOUTH BRANCH 519 83 km
2005 UNNAMED 510 17 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 2.7 in Driest
March 36°F (2°C) 3.6 in
April 46°F (8°C) 3.8 in
May 56°F (13°C) 4.1 in Wettest
June 64°F (18°C) 3.9 in
July 69°F (21°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 3.6 in
September 60°F (16°C) 3.5 in
October 49°F (10°C) 3.0 in
November 40°F (4°C) 3.4 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 3.1 in

Berlin has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 26°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.7").

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