Weather & Climate in Elysburg, PA

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

Elysburg 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 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 43.7 inches. The area receives 28.6 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 616 feet.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	50.3°F
	7% below US avg
January Average	27°F (-3°C)
July Average	72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	616 ft (188 m)
Area	2.9 sq mi (7.6 km²)
Population Density	825/sq mi
Coordinates	40.8680°N, 76.5492°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Northumberland County County
Nearest Airport	Hazleton Regional (HZL) 30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.7"

15% above US avg

Snowfall 28.6"

Wettest Month (Jun) 4.45"

Driest Month (Feb) 2.44"

Air Quality

AQI Median	40.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	79.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	52.8 / 100
Community Resilience	89.3 / 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	74 km	5 km
Jan 16, 1994	0 km E of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania	M4.2	76 km	5 km
Jun 13, 2019	9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania	M3.4	95 km	27 km
Aug 26, 2003	4 km NNW of Milford, New Jersey	M3.1	125 km	3 km
Jun 3, 2010	4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania	M3.1	94 km	2 km
Nov 14, 1997	0 km S of Rothsville, Pennsylvania	M3.0	84 km	5 km
Apr 24, 2009	1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania	M2.9	98 km	1 km
Jan 16, 1994	0 km SSE of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania	M2.9	76 km	5 km
Sep 15, 2019	5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania	M2.8	109 km	5 km
Jun 10, 2025	10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania	M2.8	78 km	8 km
May 10, 1993	1 km NW of Whitfield, Pennsylvania	M2.8	73 km	5 km
Oct 25, 2009	4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania	M2.8	93 km	1 km
Mar 11, 1995	0 km ENE of Landisville, Pennsylvania	M2.7	86 km	5 km
Jan 25, 2015	4 km ESE of Downingtown, Pennsylvania	M2.6	123 km	2 km
Jan 18, 1994	3 km SE of Clay, Pennsylvania	M2.6	80 km	5 km
Oct 28, 1996	2 km W of Reinholds, Pennsylvania	M2.6	75 km	5 km
Jul 5, 1996	2 km NW of Chester Heights, Pennsylvania	M2.6	139 km	18 km
May 7, 1994	2 km SW of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania	M2.5	75 km	5 km
Jan 8, 1995	1 km WSW of Montrose Manor, Pennsylvania	M2.5	78 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	268 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

302 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 11 fatalities, 180 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jul 14, 2004	EF3	65 km	7.5 mi	0
Jun 2, 1998	EF3	94 km	26.0 mi	2
May 31, 1998	EF3	70 km	8.3 mi	0
May 31, 1985	EF3	61 km	19.0 mi	6
Jul 26, 1981	EF3	82 km	3.3 mi	0
Jul 29, 1976	EF3	71 km	25.0 mi	0
Jun 18, 1970	EF3	56 km	1.9 mi	1
Nov 4, 1950	EF3	83 km	15.9 mi	0
May 28, 2019	EF2	96 km	3.1 mi	0
Apr 19, 2019	EF2	97 km	4.9 mi	0
Apr 14, 2019	EF2	38 km	3.7 mi	0
Oct 2, 2018	EF2	92 km	2.2 mi	0
Jun 13, 2018	EF2	72 km	2.9 mi	0
Jun 13, 2018	EF2	95 km	5.2 mi	0
Feb 25, 2017	EF2	79 km	12.5 mi	0
Jul 8, 2014	EF2	76 km	6.7 mi	0
May 23, 2011	EF2	59 km	4.7 mi	0
Apr 28, 2011	EF2	91 km	2.6 mi	0
Apr 28, 2011	EF2	52 km	1.1 mi	0
Dec 1, 2006	EF2	46 km	20.0 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1895	HIGH BRIDGE, NJ	Earthquake	—	—	142 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Wildfire History

6 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: PENOBSCOT (2,091 acres, 2009).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2009	PENOBSCOT	2,091	68 km
2004	CRYSTAL LAKE	1,838	68 km
2012	HOPEWELL FIRE	812	99 km
2015	RAZOR FIRE	728	74 km
2015	PIPELINE 1	666	79 km
2006	OKOME ROAD	573	92 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	27°F (-3°C)	2.6 in	Coldest
February	28°F (-2°C)	2.4 in	Driest
March	37°F (3°C)	2.9 in
April	48°F (9°C)	3.4 in
May	59°F (15°C)	4.1 in
June	67°F (20°C)	4.5 in	Wettest
July	72°F (22°C)	3.9 in	Warmest
August	70°F (21°C)	3.7 in
September	63°F (17°C)	4.0 in
October	52°F (11°C)	3.2 in
November	42°F (5°C)	3.6 in
December	32°F (-0°C)	3.0 in

Elysburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 27°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.4").

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