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Weather & Climate in Duncansville, PA

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

Duncansville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 28°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 41.8 inches. The area receives 38.0 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 1,010 feet.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.7°F
6% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,010 ft (308 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density2,160/sq mi
Coordinates40.4263°N, 78.4303°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyBlair County County
Nearest AirportState College Regional (SCE)
47 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.8"
10% above US avg
Snowfall 38.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.90"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.48"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score77.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability57.6 / 100
Community Resilience94.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Jun 13, 2019 9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania M3.4 78 km 27 km
Jun 3, 2010 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M3.1 129 km 2 km
Jan 17, 2016 3 km NE of Ranson, West Virginia M3.0 133 km 5 km
Apr 24, 2009 1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.9 126 km 1 km
Sep 15, 2019 5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania M2.8 140 km 5 km
Oct 25, 2009 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.8 129 km 1 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

191 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 2 fatalities, 68 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998 EF4 79 km 36.5 mi 0
May 31, 1985 EF4 86 km 69.0 mi 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 93 km 13.0 mi 1
Jul 11, 1976 EF3 91 km 11.8 mi 1
Apr 16, 1961 EF3 88 km 0.1 mi 0
Mar 31, 2022 EF2 92 km 8.6 mi 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 76 km 2.9 mi 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 70 km 4.9 mi 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 88 km 1.6 mi 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF2 70 km 5.0 mi 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 93 km 15.0 mi 0
Aug 15, 1997 EF2 76 km 3.5 mi 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 30 km 6.0 mi 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 71 km 27.4 mi 0
Sep 26, 1994 EF2 34 km 3.5 mi 0
Apr 30, 1994 EF2 96 km 6.0 mi 0
Sep 18, 1991 EF2 58 km 4.0 mi 0
Nov 20, 1989 EF2 56 km 3.5 mi 0
Jun 20, 1989 EF2 79 km 2.0 mi 0
Jul 26, 1981 EF2 70 km 0.1 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2014 BEAR DEN 945 68 km
2018 FIELDS RUN 711 92 km
2005 UNNAMED 510 71 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 2.5 in Driest
March 37°F (3°C) 3.4 in
April 48°F (9°C) 3.3 in
May 58°F (15°C) 3.8 in
June 66°F (19°C) 3.9 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.3 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.4 in
October 51°F (11°C) 2.8 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.2 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 2.8 in

Duncansville has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 28°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.5").

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