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Weather & Climate in Elkland, PA

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

Elkland experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 70°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 36.9 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 1,131 feet.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average47.0°F
13% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,131 ft (345 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density602/sq mi
Coordinates41.9891°N, 77.3141°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyTioga County County
Nearest AirportElmira/Corning Regional (ELM)
26 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.9"
3% below US avg
Snowfall 38.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.21"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.89"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score59.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability57.4 / 100
Community Resilience65.3 / 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 Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.2.

Feb 3, 2001 6 km W of Bath, New York M3.2 40 km 0 km
Jun 5, 2009 4 km SSE of Attica, New York M2.9 121 km 5 km
Jun 10, 2025 10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania M2.8 71 km 8 km
Mar 15, 2022 5 km SSW of Warsaw, New York M2.6 104 km 5 km
Jan 25, 1999 New York M2.5 93 km 3 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

143 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 9 fatalities, 99 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jul 21, 2003 EF3 52 km 2.5 mi 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 97 km 62.0 mi 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 91 km 19.0 mi 6
May 2, 1983 EF3 65 km 2.0 mi 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 53 km 15.0 mi 0
Jul 29, 1976 EF3 88 km 25.0 mi 0
Aug 30, 1955 EF3 50 km 1.0 mi 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 51 km 2.2 mi 0
Jun 13, 2018 EF2 60 km 5.2 mi 0
Jul 8, 2014 EF2 85 km 6.7 mi 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 55 km 0.9 mi 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF2 77 km 6.5 mi 0
Sep 3, 1993 EF2 68 km 3.5 mi 0
Aug 28, 1990 EF2 68 km 2.5 mi 0
May 2, 1983 EF2 13 km 9.8 mi 0
Apr 14, 1974 EF2 90 km 12.8 mi 0
Aug 16, 1966 EF2 81 km 4.5 mi 0
Jun 14, 1962 EF2 63 km 0.2 mi 0
Sep 19, 1954 EF2 75 km 12.8 mi 0
Sep 19, 1954 EF2 96 km 1.0 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

5 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BULL RUN (2,003 acres, 2008).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2008 BULL RUN 2,003 48 km
2009 WOODRUFF 757 28 km
2006 FIVE MILE FIRE 658 87 km
2006 OKOME ROAD 573 67 km
2006 BEAR TRAP 561 92 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 24°F (-4°C) 2.0 in
March 33°F (0°C) 2.5 in
April 44°F (7°C) 2.6 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.3 in
June 63°F (17°C) 4.2 in Wettest
July 70°F (21°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 3.1 in
September 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.6 in
November 38°F (4°C) 2.9 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 2.4 in

Elkland has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 23°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (1.9").

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