Weather & Climate in Burlington, PA
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Burlington experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches. The area receives 37.8 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 905 feet.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 49.1°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 905 ft (276 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 256/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.7841°N, 76.6073°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Bradford County County |
| Nearest Airport | Elmira/Corning Regional (ELM) 32 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 82.1% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 73.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 37.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 67.0 / 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 | 90 km | 0 km |
| Jun 10, 2025 | 10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania | M2.8 | 25 km | 8 km |
| Jan 25, 1999 | New York | M2.5 | 147 km | 3 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
194 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 11 fatalities, 141 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 2, 1998 | EF3 | 50 km | 26.0 mi | 2 |
| May 31, 1998 | EF3 | 49 km | 62.0 mi | 0 |
| May 31, 1985 | EF3 | 81 km | 19.0 mi | 6 |
| May 2, 1983 | EF3 | 25 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| May 2, 1983 | EF3 | 28 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 29, 1976 | EF3 | 85 km | 25.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 30, 1955 | EF3 | 66 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 14, 2019 | EF2 | 68 km | 3.7 mi | 0 |
| Oct 2, 2018 | EF2 | 54 km | 2.2 mi | 0 |
| Jun 13, 2018 | EF2 | 87 km | 2.9 mi | 0 |
| Jun 13, 2018 | EF2 | 10 km | 5.2 mi | 0 |
| Feb 25, 2017 | EF2 | 92 km | 12.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 8, 2014 | EF2 | 28 km | 6.7 mi | 0 |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF2 | 45 km | 0.9 mi | 0 |
| Dec 1, 2006 | EF2 | 90 km | 20.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 18, 1991 | EF2 | 89 km | 4.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 28, 1990 | EF2 | 83 km | 2.5 mi | 0 |
| Aug 28, 1988 | EF2 | 51 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 6, 1984 | EF2 | 68 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| May 2, 1983 | EF2 | 72 km | 9.8 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Wildfire History
5 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: PENOBSCOT (2,091 acres, 2009).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2009 | PENOBSCOT | 2,091 | 90 km |
| 2008 | BULL RUN | 2,003 | 73 km |
| 2004 | CRYSTAL LAKE | 1,838 | 95 km |
| 2009 | WOODRUFF | 757 | 74 km |
| 2006 | OKOME ROAD | 573 | 79 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.8 in |
Burlington has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 26°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (2.0").