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Weather & Climate in Bressler, PA

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

Bressler experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°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 41.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 516 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.2°F
2% above US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation516 ft (157 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density6,653/sq mi
Coordinates40.2319°N, 76.8190°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyDauphin County County
Nearest AirportHarrisburg International (MDT)
4 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.0"
8% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.41"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.76"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score91.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability37.9 / 100
Community Resilience96.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively High
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Very High
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

27 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 67 km 5 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km E of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.2 70 km 5 km
Jul 16, 2010 5 km NNW of Barnesville, Maryland M3.6 119 km 7 km
Jun 13, 2019 9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania M3.4 62 km 27 km
Oct 23, 1990 3 km W of Hancocks Bridge, New Jersey M3.2 138 km 10 km
Jun 3, 2010 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M3.1 21 km 2 km
Jan 17, 2016 3 km NE of Ranson, West Virginia M3.0 133 km 5 km
Nov 14, 1997 0 km S of Rothsville, Pennsylvania M3.0 49 km 5 km
Apr 24, 2009 1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.9 26 km 1 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km SSE of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M2.9 70 km 5 km
Sep 15, 2019 5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania M2.8 35 km 5 km
Jun 10, 2025 10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania M2.8 149 km 8 km
May 10, 1993 1 km NW of Whitfield, Pennsylvania M2.8 69 km 5 km
Jul 1, 2009 3 km ESE of Pennsville, New Jersey M2.8 131 km 5 km
Oct 25, 2009 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.8 20 km 1 km
Mar 15, 1993 5 km W of Columbia, Maryland M2.7 111 km 5 km
Oct 28, 1994 1 km E of Mount Vernon, Maryland M2.7 105 km —
Mar 11, 1995 0 km ENE of Landisville, Pennsylvania M2.7 39 km 5 km
Jan 25, 2015 4 km ESE of Downingtown, Pennsylvania M2.6 102 km 2 km
Jan 13, 1990 6 km ENE of Eldersburg, Maryland M2.6 90 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2011 Irene Category 1 75 mph 284 km
1985 Gloria Category 2 98 mph 275 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

361 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 3 fatalities, 206 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jul 14, 2004 EF3 21 km 7.5 mi 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 83 km 8.3 mi 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF3 83 km 2.2 mi 0
May 22, 1983 EF3 70 km 2.0 mi 0
Jun 7, 1980 EF3 38 km 1.5 mi 0
Jun 18, 1970 EF3 48 km 1.9 mi 1
Apr 16, 1961 EF3 63 km 0.1 mi 0
Apr 5, 1952 EF3 50 km 17.5 mi 0
Nov 4, 1950 EF3 60 km 15.9 mi 0
Sep 1, 2021 EF2 89 km 5.9 mi 0
May 28, 2019 EF2 78 km 3.1 mi 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 95 km 2.9 mi 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 75 km 4.9 mi 0
Feb 24, 2016 EF2 72 km 4.9 mi 0
May 23, 2011 EF2 56 km 4.7 mi 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 29 km 1.1 mi 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 17 km 2.6 mi 0
Sep 18, 2004 EF2 70 km 2.0 mi 0
May 2, 2002 EF2 95 km 4.5 mi 0
Sep 24, 2001 EF2 58 km 5.0 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1840 PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA Earthquake — — 146 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: HOPEWELL FIRE (812 acres, 2012).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2012 HOPEWELL FIRE 812 91 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 2.9 in
February 31°F (-0°C) 2.8 in Coldest, Driest
March 40°F (5°C) 3.4 in
April 51°F (10°C) 3.5 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.4 in Wettest
June 70°F (21°C) 4.2 in
July 78°F (25°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.4 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.8 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.0 in
November 44°F (7°C) 3.5 in
December 34°F (1°C) 3.3 in

Bressler has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 31°F in February to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (2.8").

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