Weather & Climate in Farwell, PA

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

Farwell 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 41.2 inches. The area receives 32.7 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 881 feet.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	49.7°F
	8% below US avg
January Average	27°F (-3°C)
July Average	72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	881 ft (269 m)
Area	0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density	1,022/sq mi
Coordinates	41.3332°N, 77.7213°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Clinton County County
Nearest Airport	State College Regional (SCE) 30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.2"

8% above US avg

Snowfall 32.7"

Wettest Month (Jun) 4.69"

Driest Month (Jan) 2.44"

Air Quality

AQI Median	40.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	51.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	67.6 / 100
Community Resilience	61.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

3 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	103 km	27 km
Feb 3, 2001	6 km W of Bath, New York	M3.2	116 km	0 km
Jun 10, 2025	10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania	M2.8	91 km	8 km

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

Tornado History

154 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 6 fatalities, 101 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 31, 1985	EF4	81 km	69.0 mi	0
Jul 21, 2003	EF3	68 km	2.5 mi	0
May 31, 1985	EF3	51 km	19.0 mi	6
Jul 29, 1976	EF3	41 km	25.0 mi	0
Sep 3, 1963	EF3	85 km	8.4 mi	0
Apr 19, 2019	EF2	90 km	4.9 mi	0
Oct 2, 2018	EF2	51 km	2.2 mi	0
Jun 13, 2018	EF2	96 km	5.2 mi	0
May 23, 2011	EF2	88 km	4.7 mi	0
Sep 18, 1991	EF2	74 km	4.0 mi	0
Nov 20, 1989	EF2	80 km	3.5 mi	0
May 2, 1983	EF2	70 km	9.8 mi	0
Apr 9, 1980	EF2	75 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 28, 1978	EF2	87 km	3.3 mi	0
Jun 5, 1975	EF2	67 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 14, 1974	EF2	98 km	12.8 mi	0
Aug 16, 1966	EF2	60 km	4.5 mi	0
Jun 14, 1962	EF2	55 km	0.2 mi	0
Sep 19, 1954	EF2	90 km	12.8 mi	0
Jun 12, 1954	EF2	54 km	0.2 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

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

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2008	BULL RUN	2,003	35 km
2009	WOODRUFF	757	52 km
2018	FIELDS RUN	711	25 km
2006	FIVE MILE FIRE	658	14 km
2006	OKOME ROAD	573	28 km
2006	BEAR TRAP	561	12 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	27°F (-3°C)	2.4 in	Driest
February	26°F (-4°C)	2.6 in	Coldest
March	34°F (1°C)	3.2 in
April	45°F (7°C)	3.1 in
May	56°F (13°C)	3.9 in
June	64°F (18°C)	4.7 in	Wettest
July	72°F (22°C)	4.2 in	Warmest
August	67°F (19°C)	3.6 in
September	60°F (15°C)	3.7 in
October	49°F (9°C)	3.2 in
November	39°F (4°C)	3.5 in
December	28°F (-2°C)	3.0 in

Farwell has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 26°F in February to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (2.4").

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