Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chalkhill experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 290 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 55.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 88.8 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 2,042 feet.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average
46.9°F
13% below US avg
January Average
25°F (-4°C)
July Average
67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days
290 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
2,042 ft (622 m)
Area
0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density
77/sq mi
Coordinates
39.8478°N, 79.6182°W
Timezone
America/New_York
County
Fayette County County
Nearest Airport
Arnold Palmer Regional (LBE) 31 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall55.7"
47% above US avg
Snowfall88.8"
Wettest Month (Jul)4.61"
Driest Month (Feb)2.83"
Air Quality
AQI Median
40.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Moderate
Risk Score
82.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability
73.5 / 100
Community Resilience
67.4 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Flood
Relatively Moderate
Hail
Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind
Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave
Relatively Low
Winter Weather
Relatively Low
Lightning
Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm
Relatively Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Cold Wave
Very Low
Landslide
Relatively Low
Avalanche
Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
7 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
143 km
2 km
Apr 2, 2017
5 km W of Graysville, Ohio
M3.0
140 km
4 km
Aug 31, 2011
2 km NNW of Belmont, West Virginia
M2.8
150 km
5 km
Sep 4, 2011
3 km N of Saint Marys, West Virginia
M2.6
144 km
5 km
Sep 11, 2024
4 km WNW of Claysville, Pennsylvania
M2.5
78 km
4 km
Aug 15, 2010
19 km ESE of Burnsville, West Virginia
M2.5
134 km
17 km
Aug 21, 2010
19 km WNW of Helvetia, West Virginia
M2.5
135 km
11 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
207 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 6 fatalities, 402 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998
EF4
41 km
36.5 mi
0
Jun 3, 1980
EF4
90 km
11.8 mi
0
May 31, 1998
EF3
47 km
13.0 mi
1
Jun 3, 1980
EF3
43 km
29.8 mi
0
Jul 11, 1976
EF3
57 km
11.8 mi
1
May 19, 1967
EF3
58 km
0.3 mi
1
Aug 3, 1963
EF3
57 km
0.1 mi
2
Jun 26, 2024
EF2
61 km
10.8 mi
0
May 11, 2024
EF2
60 km
5.8 mi
0
Aug 25, 2023
EF2
18 km
2.0 mi
0
Aug 1, 2022
EF2
81 km
1.8 mi
0
Oct 21, 2021
EF2
87 km
15.7 mi
0
Oct 2, 2018
EF2
38 km
1.6 mi
0
Mar 23, 2011
EF2
49 km
9.0 mi
0
Apr 28, 2002
EF2
87 km
5.0 mi
0
Jun 2, 1998
EF2
33 km
15.0 mi
0
Jun 2, 1998
EF2
71 km
15.0 mi
0
Jun 2, 1998
EF2
11 km
12.0 mi
0
Aug 15, 1997
EF2
59 km
3.5 mi
0
Jun 30, 1990
EF2
55 km
0.2 mi
0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
4 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: NEW CREEK MTN (1,689 acres, 2001).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2001
NEW CREEK MTN
1,689
99 km
2014
BEAR DEN
945
81 km
2001
SOUTH BRANCH
519
97 km
2005
UNNAMED
510
72 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
25°F (-4°C)
3.0 in
Coldest
February
30°F (-1°C)
2.8 in
Driest
March
38°F (3°C)
3.8 in
April
48°F (9°C)
3.9 in
May
58°F (14°C)
4.3 in
June
65°F (19°C)
4.3 in
July
67°F (20°C)
4.6 in
Wettest
August
68°F (20°C)
4.1 in
Warmest
September
62°F (17°C)
3.6 in
October
51°F (11°C)
3.0 in
November
42°F (5°C)
3.5 in
December
32°F (0°C)
3.5 in
Chalkhill has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 25°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 44.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (2.8").