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Weather & Climate in Butler, PA
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Butler experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 70°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 43.2 inches. The area receives 34.9 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 1,031 feet.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 48.5°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,031 ft (314 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (7.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,892/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8616°N, 79.8962°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Butler County County |
| Nearest Airport | Pittsburgh/Butler Regional (BTP) 7 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 79.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 20.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 86.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
20 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Sep 25, 1998 | 2 km SW of Adamsville, Pennsylvania | M4.5 | 82 km | 5 km |
| Jan 26, 2001 | 8 km NNW of Edgewood, Ohio | M3.9 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Mar 12, 2007 | Ohio | M3.7 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Oct 16, 1993 | 8 km SSE of Madison, Ohio | M3.6 | 132 km | 5 km |
| Aug 28, 2023 | 7 km SE of Madison, Ohio | M3.6 | 132 km | 5 km |
| Jun 3, 2001 | 3 km N of Edgewood, Ohio | M3.4 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Jun 30, 2004 | 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio | M3.3 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Apr 25, 2010 | 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio | M3.0 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Mar 30, 2024 | 2 km SSW of Maple Ridge, Ohio | M3.0 | 98 km | 6 km |
| Aug 7, 2000 | 2 km S of Limaville, Ohio | M2.9 | 106 km | 5 km |
| Feb 23, 1995 | 3 km W of Ashtabula, Ohio | M2.9 | 137 km | 5 km |
| May 17, 2010 | 2 km S of Boston Heights, Ohio | M2.7 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Feb 14, 2009 | 4 km WSW of Geneva-on-the-Lake, Ohio | M2.6 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Jan 20, 2001 | 0 km NNW of Edgewood, Ohio | M2.6 | 135 km | 5 km |
| Jan 5, 2024 | 3 km SE of Madison, Ohio | M2.6 | 136 km | 9 km |
| Jun 1, 2024 | 1 km E of Madison, Ohio | M2.6 | 139 km | 5 km |
| May 12, 2025 | 4 km ESE of Madison, Ohio | M2.5 | 136 km | 4 km |
| Jul 17, 2003 | 1 km SE of Edgewood, Ohio | M2.5 | 132 km | 3 km |
| Sep 11, 2024 | 4 km WNW of Claysville, Pennsylvania | M2.5 | 94 km | 4 km |
| Dec 17, 1990 | 5 km SSE of Middleboro, Pennsylvania | M2.5 | 123 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
319 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 45 fatalities, 754 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 31, 1985 | EF4 | 80 km | 29.0 mi | 7 |
| May 31, 1985 | EF4 | 86 km | 56.2 mi | 16 |
| Jun 3, 1980 | EF4 | 27 km | 11.8 mi | 0 |
| May 31, 1985 | EF3 | 49 km | 39.0 mi | 9 |
| May 31, 1985 | EF3 | 96 km | 23.0 mi | 2 |
| May 31, 1985 | EF3 | 96 km | 8.0 mi | 0 |
| May 31, 1985 | EF3 | 97 km | 17.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 12, 1978 | EF3 | 86 km | 7.3 mi | 0 |
| Jul 11, 1976 | EF3 | 66 km | 11.8 mi | 1 |
| May 2, 1972 | EF3 | 73 km | 7.9 mi | 0 |
| Aug 3, 1963 | EF3 | 60 km | 0.1 mi | 2 |
| Aug 5, 1956 | EF3 | 75 km | 0.1 mi | 2 |
| Mar 1, 1955 | EF3 | 79 km | 2.5 mi | 1 |
| Jun 26, 2024 | EF2 | 56 km | 10.8 mi | 0 |
| May 11, 2024 | EF2 | 67 km | 5.8 mi | 0 |
| May 7, 2024 | EF2 | 82 km | 15.3 mi | 0 |
| Mar 31, 2022 | EF2 | 44 km | 8.6 mi | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2021 | EF2 | 87 km | 15.7 mi | 0 |
| Jul 29, 2021 | EF2 | 96 km | 6.2 mi | 0 |
| Oct 2, 2018 | EF2 | 90 km | 1.6 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
2 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (628 acres, 1990).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 1990 | UNNAMED | 628 | 82 km |
| 2021 | UNNAMED | 586 | 94 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) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.1 in |
Butler has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 26°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (2.3").