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Weather & Climate in Dalmatia, PA

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

Dalmatia experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°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 43.1 inches. The area receives 29.0 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 514 feet.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-3°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.8°F
6% below US avg
January Average28°F (-3°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation514 ft (157 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density578/sq mi
Coordinates40.6489°N, 76.9042°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyNorthumberland County County
Nearest AirportHarrisburg International (MDT)
32 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.1"
13% above US avg
Snowfall 29.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.29"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.68"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score79.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability52.8 / 100
Community Resilience89.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively 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

19 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.

Jan 16, 1994 2 km W of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.6 82 km 5 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km E of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.2 84 km 5 km
Jun 13, 2019 9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania M3.4 57 km 27 km
Jun 3, 2010 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M3.1 63 km 2 km
Nov 14, 1997 0 km S of Rothsville, Pennsylvania M3.0 79 km 5 km
Apr 24, 2009 1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.9 66 km 1 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km SSE of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M2.9 84 km 5 km
Sep 15, 2019 5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania M2.8 81 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 82 km 5 km
Oct 25, 2009 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.8 62 km 1 km
Mar 11, 1995 0 km ENE of Landisville, Pennsylvania M2.7 75 km 5 km
Jan 25, 2015 4 km ESE of Downingtown, Pennsylvania M2.6 128 km 2 km
Jul 5, 1996 2 km NW of Chester Heights, Pennsylvania M2.6 146 km 18 km
Oct 28, 1996 2 km W of Reinholds, Pennsylvania M2.6 77 km 5 km
Jan 18, 1994 3 km SE of Clay, Pennsylvania M2.6 76 km 5 km
Jan 13, 1990 6 km ENE of Eldersburg, Maryland M2.6 136 km 5 km
May 7, 1994 2 km SW of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M2.5 82 km 5 km
Jan 8, 1995 1 km WSW of Montrose Manor, Pennsylvania M2.5 86 km 5 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 1.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
1985 Gloria Category 2 98 mph 289 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

292 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 9 fatalities, 170 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jul 14, 2004 EF3 49 km 7.5 mi 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 87 km 8.3 mi 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 63 km 19.0 mi 6
Jun 7, 1980 EF3 81 km 1.5 mi 0
Jul 29, 1976 EF3 69 km 25.0 mi 0
Jun 18, 1970 EF3 58 km 1.9 mi 1
Apr 16, 1961 EF3 85 km 0.1 mi 0
Apr 5, 1952 EF3 95 km 17.5 mi 0
Nov 4, 1950 EF3 83 km 15.9 mi 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 61 km 4.9 mi 0
Apr 14, 2019 EF2 73 km 3.7 mi 0
May 23, 2011 EF2 24 km 4.7 mi 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 60 km 2.6 mi 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 40 km 1.1 mi 0
Dec 1, 2006 EF2 84 km 20.0 mi 0
May 29, 1995 EF2 83 km 2.5 mi 0
Oct 9, 1992 EF2 59 km 2.0 mi 0
Jul 17, 1992 EF2 52 km 1.0 mi 0
Jul 15, 1992 EF2 80 km 1.5 mi 0
Sep 18, 1991 EF2 77 km 4.0 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: OKOME ROAD (573 acres, 2006).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2006 OKOME ROAD 573 92 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-3°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 2.7 in Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 3.3 in
April 49°F (10°C) 3.5 in
May 60°F (15°C) 4.2 in
June 68°F (20°C) 4.3 in Wettest
July 74°F (23°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 3.5 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.9 in
October 53°F (12°C) 3.3 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.6 in
December 33°F (0°C) 3.2 in

Dalmatia has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 28°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.7").

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