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Weather & Climate in Coaldale borough (Schuylkill County), PA
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Coaldale borough (Schuylkill County) experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 271 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 51.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 27.3 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 983 feet.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 50.0°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 271 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 983 ft (300 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,079/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8197°N, 75.9161°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Carbon County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hazleton Regional (HZL) 12 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 59.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 35.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 61.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
32 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Apr 5, 2024 | 2024 Tewksbury, New Jersey Earthquake | M4.8 | 98 km | 3 km |
| Jan 16, 1994 | 2 km W of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania | M4.6 | 55 km | 5 km |
| Jan 16, 1994 | 0 km E of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania | M4.2 | 55 km | 5 km |
| Apr 5, 2024 | 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey | M3.7 | 100 km | 4 km |
| Jun 13, 2019 | 9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania | M3.4 | 141 km | 27 km |
| Oct 23, 1990 | 3 km W of Hancocks Bridge, New Jersey | M3.2 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 2003 | 4 km NNW of Milford, New Jersey | M3.1 | 72 km | 3 km |
| Jan 9, 1992 | 4 km WNW of Robertsville, New Jersey | M3.1 | 142 km | 8 km |
| Jun 3, 2010 | 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania | M3.1 | 121 km | 2 km |
| Nov 14, 1997 | 0 km S of Rothsville, Pennsylvania | M3.0 | 80 km | 5 km |
| Feb 3, 2009 | 1 km ESE of Victory Gardens, New Jersey | M3.0 | 117 km | 0 km |
| Apr 24, 2009 | 1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania | M2.9 | 126 km | 1 km |
| Jan 16, 1994 | 0 km SSE of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania | M2.9 | 56 km | 5 km |
| May 24, 2024 | 6 km E of Califon, New Jersey | M2.9 | 98 km | 7 km |
| Apr 27, 2024 | 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey | M2.9 | 99 km | 5 km |
| Sep 15, 2019 | 5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania | M2.8 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Jun 10, 2025 | 10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania | M2.8 | 104 km | 8 km |
| May 10, 1993 | 1 km NW of Whitfield, Pennsylvania | M2.8 | 53 km | 5 km |
| Jul 1, 2009 | 3 km ESE of Pennsville, New Jersey | M2.8 | 136 km | 5 km |
| Oct 25, 2009 | 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania | M2.8 | 121 km | 1 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 1985 | Gloria | Category 2 | 98 mph | 216 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
321 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 11 fatalities, 163 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jul 14, 2004 | EF3 | 82 km | 7.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 2, 1998 | EF3 | 90 km | 26.0 mi | 2 |
| May 31, 1998 | EF3 | 38 km | 8.3 mi | 0 |
| May 31, 1998 | EF3 | 87 km | 20.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 27, 1994 | EF3 | 74 km | 2.0 mi | 3 |
| Jul 26, 1981 | EF3 | 29 km | 3.3 mi | 0 |
| Mar 21, 1976 | EF3 | 64 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 18, 1970 | EF3 | 57 km | 1.9 mi | 1 |
| Mar 22, 1955 | EF3 | 98 km | 9.6 mi | 1 |
| Nov 4, 1950 | EF3 | 71 km | 15.9 mi | 0 |
| Sep 1, 2021 | EF2 | 98 km | 8.3 mi | 1 |
| Jul 29, 2021 | EF2 | 97 km | 6.3 mi | 0 |
| May 28, 2019 | EF2 | 74 km | 3.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 14, 2019 | EF2 | 58 km | 3.7 mi | 0 |
| Jun 13, 2018 | EF2 | 48 km | 2.9 mi | 0 |
| Feb 25, 2017 | EF2 | 50 km | 12.5 mi | 0 |
| Feb 24, 2016 | EF2 | 91 km | 4.9 mi | 0 |
| Jul 8, 2014 | EF2 | 94 km | 6.7 mi | 0 |
| Apr 28, 2011 | EF2 | 71 km | 1.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 29, 2009 | EF2 | 57 km | 4.6 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | — | — | 89 km |
| 1840 | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA | Earthquake | — | — | 129 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Wildfire History
9 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: 16 MILE (7,896 acres, 2016).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2016 | 16 MILE | 7,896 | 77 km |
| 2009 | PENOBSCOT | 2,091 | 42 km |
| 2004 | CRYSTAL LAKE | 1,838 | 38 km |
| 2012 | HOPEWELL FIRE | 812 | 69 km |
| 2020 | SEVEN PINES | 790 | 62 km |
| 2015 | RAZOR FIRE | 728 | 20 km |
| 2015 | PIPELINE 1 | 666 | 39 km |
| 2016 | BEAR TOWN | 649 | 71 km |
| 1999 | WORTHINGTO | 514 | 70 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.3 in | |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.7 in |
Coaldale borough (Schuylkill County) has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 27°F in February to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (3.0").