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Weather & Climate in Dawson, PA

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

Dawson experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°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 40.9 inches. The area receives 21.4 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 851 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.1°F
4% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation851 ft (259 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density2,276/sq mi
Coordinates40.0472°N, 79.6569°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyWestmoreland County County
Nearest AirportArnold Palmer Regional (LBE)
20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.9"
8% above US avg
Snowfall 21.4"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.29"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.56"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score87.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability30.2 / 100
Community Resilience92.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively High
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.4.

Jun 3, 2017 1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio M3.4 140 km 2 km
Apr 2, 2017 5 km W of Graysville, Ohio M3.0 142 km 4 km
Sep 4, 2011 3 km N of Saint Marys, West Virginia M2.6 150 km 5 km
Sep 11, 2024 4 km WNW of Claysville, Pennsylvania M2.5 69 km 4 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

235 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 6 fatalities, 415 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998 EF4 37 km 36.5 mi 0
Jun 3, 1980 EF4 67 km 11.8 mi 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 59 km 13.0 mi 1
Jun 3, 1980 EF3 61 km 29.8 mi 0
Jul 11, 1976 EF3 36 km 11.8 mi 1
May 19, 1967 EF3 79 km 0.3 mi 1
Aug 3, 1963 EF3 36 km 0.1 mi 2
Jun 26, 2024 EF2 39 km 10.8 mi 0
May 11, 2024 EF2 42 km 5.8 mi 0
Aug 25, 2023 EF2 19 km 2.0 mi 0
Aug 1, 2022 EF2 75 km 1.8 mi 0
Mar 31, 2022 EF2 91 km 8.6 mi 0
Oct 21, 2021 EF2 75 km 15.7 mi 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 24 km 1.6 mi 0
Mar 23, 2011 EF2 27 km 9.0 mi 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF2 69 km 5.0 mi 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 91 km 15.0 mi 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 43 km 15.0 mi 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 33 km 12.0 mi 0
Aug 15, 1997 EF2 43 km 3.5 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BEAR DEN (945 acres, 2014).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2014 BEAR DEN 945 87 km
2005 UNNAMED 510 79 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 2.6 in Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 3.6 in
April 49°F (9°C) 3.6 in
May 59°F (15°C) 4.1 in
June 67°F (20°C) 4.1 in
July 73°F (23°C) 4.3 in Warmest, Wettest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.9 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.5 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.9 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.2 in
December 33°F (1°C) 3.1 in

Dawson has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 30°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.6").

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