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Weather & Climate in Clearville, PA

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

Clearville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 293 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 42.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 1,453 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.4°F
3% below US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,453 ft (443 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density425/sq mi
Coordinates39.9188°N, 78.3838°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyBedford County County
Nearest AirportGreater Cumberland Regional (CBE)
29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.8"
13% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 3.78"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.40"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score68.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability56.0 / 100
Community Resilience73.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Relatively 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 Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

11 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.6.

Jul 16, 2010 5 km NNW of Barnesville, Maryland M3.6 111 km 7 km
Jun 13, 2019 9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania M3.4 93 km 27 km
Jun 3, 2010 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M3.1 122 km 2 km
Jan 17, 2016 3 km NE of Ranson, West Virginia M3.0 82 km 5 km
Apr 24, 2009 1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.9 117 km 1 km
Sep 15, 2019 5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania M2.8 125 km 5 km
Oct 25, 2009 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.8 122 km 1 km
Mar 15, 1993 5 km W of Columbia, Maryland M2.7 149 km 5 km
Jan 13, 1990 6 km ENE of Eldersburg, Maryland M2.6 140 km 5 km
Sep 29, 1997 Virginia M2.5 147 km 3 km
Mar 10, 1993 3 km WSW of Columbia, Maryland M2.5 150 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

219 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 1 fatality, 61 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998 EF4 73 km 36.5 mi 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 62 km 13.0 mi 1
May 22, 1983 EF3 100 km 2.0 mi 0
Apr 16, 1961 EF3 75 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 25, 2023 EF2 92 km 2.0 mi 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 94 km 4.9 mi 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 46 km 2.9 mi 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 90 km 1.6 mi 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 92 km 3.0 mi 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 85 km 5.0 mi 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 68 km 2.0 mi 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 83 km 15.0 mi 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 73 km 15.0 mi 0
Aug 15, 1997 EF2 92 km 3.5 mi 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 77 km 6.0 mi 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 84 km 2.0 mi 0
Sep 26, 1994 EF2 89 km 3.5 mi 0
Apr 30, 1994 EF2 64 km 6.0 mi 0
Sep 18, 1991 EF2 96 km 4.0 mi 0
Nov 20, 1989 EF2 92 km 3.5 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

4 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: WAITES RUN (5,496 acres, 2024).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2024 WAITES RUN 5,496 100 km
2014 BEAR DEN 945 26 km
2001 SOUTH BRANCH 519 94 km
2005 UNNAMED 510 35 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 2.4 in Driest
February 30°F (-1°C) 2.4 in Coldest
March 39°F (4°C) 3.2 in
April 49°F (9°C) 3.4 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.8 in Wettest
June 67°F (19°C) 3.6 in
July 74°F (23°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.2 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.2 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.1 in
November 42°F (6°C) 3.2 in
December 32°F (0°C) 2.7 in

Clearville has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 30°F in February to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.8") and January the driest (2.4").

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