Weather & Climate in Export, PA

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

Export experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°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 43.6 inches. The area receives 25.0 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 978 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	52.5°F
	3% below US avg
January Average	30°F (-1°C)
July Average	75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	978 ft (298 m)
Area	0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density	2,118/sq mi
Coordinates	40.4169°N, 79.6231°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Westmoreland County County
Nearest Airport	Arnold Palmer Regional (LBE) 15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.6"

15% above US avg

Snowfall 25.0"

Wettest Month (Jul) 4.29"

Driest Month (Feb) 2.44"

Air Quality

AQI Median	40.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	87.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	30.2 / 100
Community Resilience	92.8 / 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: M4.5.

Sep 25, 1998	2 km SW of Adamsville, Pennsylvania	M4.5	136 km	5 km
Mar 30, 2024	2 km SSW of Maple Ridge, Ohio	M3.0	132 km	6 km
Aug 7, 2000	2 km S of Limaville, Ohio	M2.9	142 km	5 km
Sep 11, 2024	4 km WNW of Claysville, Pennsylvania	M2.5	77 km	4 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

273 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 15 fatalities, 533 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998	EF4	53 km	36.5 mi	0
Jun 3, 1980	EF4	27 km	11.8 mi	0
May 31, 1998	EF3	87 km	13.0 mi	1
May 31, 1985	EF3	84 km	39.0 mi	9
Jul 11, 1976	EF3	13 km	11.8 mi	1
Aug 3, 1963	EF3	24 km	0.1 mi	2
Jun 26, 2024	EF2	4 km	10.8 mi	0
May 11, 2024	EF2	41 km	5.8 mi	0
Aug 25, 2023	EF2	53 km	2.0 mi	0
Aug 1, 2022	EF2	89 km	1.8 mi	0
Mar 31, 2022	EF2	51 km	8.6 mi	0
Oct 21, 2021	EF2	78 km	15.7 mi	0
Oct 2, 2018	EF2	36 km	1.6 mi	0
Oct 2, 2018	EF2	89 km	4.1 mi	0
Mar 23, 2011	EF2	18 km	9.0 mi	0
Apr 28, 2002	EF2	37 km	5.0 mi	0
Jun 2, 1998	EF2	71 km	15.0 mi	0
Jun 2, 1998	EF2	74 km	12.0 mi	0
Aug 15, 1997	EF2	27 km	3.5 mi	0
Jul 19, 1996	EF2	75 km	6.0 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (510 acres, 2005).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2005	UNNAMED	510	96 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	30°F (-1°C)	2.6 in
February	30°F (-1°C)	2.4 in	Coldest, Driest
March	38°F (4°C)	3.4 in
April	49°F (9°C)	3.4 in
May	59°F (15°C)	4.1 in
June	67°F (19°C)	4.1 in
July	75°F (24°C)	4.3 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	70°F (21°C)	3.8 in
September	63°F (17°C)	3.5 in
October	52°F (11°C)	2.8 in
November	42°F (6°C)	3.2 in
December	32°F (0°C)	3.0 in

Export has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 30°F in February to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.4").

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