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Weather & Climate in Clarendon, PA

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

Clarendon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°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 47.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 71.6 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 1,409 feet.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average48.3°F
11% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,409 ft (429 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density1,009/sq mi
Coordinates41.7806°N, 79.0940°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyWarren County County
Nearest AirportBradford Regional (BFD)
23 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.0"
24% above US avg
Snowfall 71.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.96"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.56"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score65.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability50.9 / 100
Community Resilience79.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Very 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 Moderate
Ice Storm Very 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

14 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.

Sep 25, 1998 2 km SW of Adamsville, Pennsylvania M4.5 112 km 5 km
Jan 26, 2001 8 km NNW of Edgewood, Ohio M3.9 143 km 5 km
Feb 6, 2023 1 km NE of West Seneca, New York M3.8 123 km 6 km
Jun 3, 2001 3 km N of Edgewood, Ohio M3.4 139 km 5 km
May 25, 1995 3 km NW of Amherst, New York M3.0 137 km 5 km
Jun 16, 2004 11 km NNW of Angola on the Lake, New York M2.9 109 km 6 km
Jun 5, 2009 4 km SSE of Attica, New York M2.9 136 km 5 km
Feb 23, 1995 3 km W of Ashtabula, Ohio M2.9 144 km 5 km
Mar 8, 2008 5 km ENE of Clarence Center, New York M2.7 145 km 6 km
Jan 20, 2001 0 km NNW of Edgewood, Ohio M2.6 140 km 5 km
Mar 15, 2022 5 km SSW of Warsaw, New York M2.6 128 km 5 km
Jul 17, 2003 1 km SE of Edgewood, Ohio M2.5 138 km 3 km
Dec 17, 1990 5 km SSE of Middleboro, Pennsylvania M2.5 87 km 5 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

187 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 18 fatalities, 196 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
May 31, 1985 EF4 51 km 29.0 mi 7
May 31, 1985 EF4 76 km 69.0 mi 0
May 31, 1985 EF4 73 km 28.0 mi 0
May 31, 1985 EF4 18 km 29.0 mi 4
Jul 21, 2003 EF3 98 km 2.5 mi 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 30 km 13.0 mi 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 59 km 8.0 mi 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 34 km 17.0 mi 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 88 km 23.0 mi 2
May 2, 1983 EF3 60 km 28.0 mi 2
May 2, 1972 EF3 100 km 7.9 mi 0
Jun 2, 1971 EF3 86 km 29.3 mi 0
Jun 20, 1969 EF3 52 km 84.1 mi 0
Jul 24, 1967 EF3 79 km 11.4 mi 0
Sep 3, 1963 EF3 50 km 8.4 mi 0
May 15, 1961 EF3 54 km 3.0 mi 0
Jul 10, 2024 EF2 95 km 3.2 mi 0
Apr 14, 2019 EF2 16 km 18.0 mi 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 71 km 4.1 mi 0
Nov 14, 2011 EF2 71 km 2.9 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 42 km
2021 UNNAMED 586 30 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 3.0 in
February 24°F (-4°C) 2.6 in Coldest, Driest
March 33°F (1°C) 3.4 in
April 44°F (7°C) 3.6 in
May 55°F (13°C) 4.1 in
June 63°F (17°C) 5.0 in Wettest
July 70°F (21°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 4.3 in
September 59°F (15°C) 4.2 in
October 48°F (9°C) 3.4 in
November 38°F (3°C) 4.0 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 3.7 in

Clarendon has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 24°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.0") and February the driest (2.6").

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