Weather & Climate in Forty Fort, PA

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

Forty Fort experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°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 38.7 inches. The area receives 45.1 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 548 feet.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	51.3°F
	5% below US avg
January Average	28°F (-2°C)
July Average	74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	548 ft (167 m)
Area	0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density	3,233/sq mi
Coordinates	41.2801°N, 75.8732°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Luzerne County County
Nearest Airport	Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International (AVP) 9 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.7"

2% above US avg

Snowfall 45.1"

Wettest Month (Jun) 4.33"

Driest Month (Feb) 2.44"

Air Quality

AQI Median	40.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	91.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability	67.8 / 100
Community Resilience	78.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Hurricane	Relatively Moderate
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively High
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Very High
Lightning	Relatively High
Ice Storm	Relatively High
Drought	No Rating
Cold Wave	Relatively High
Landslide	Relatively Low
Avalanche	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

23 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.

Apr 5, 2024	2024 Tewksbury, New Jersey Earthquake	M4.8	114 km	3 km
Jan 16, 1994	2 km W of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania	M4.6	107 km	5 km
Jan 16, 1994	0 km E of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania	M4.2	107 km	5 km
Apr 5, 2024	7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey	M3.7	115 km	4 km
Aug 26, 2003	4 km NNW of Milford, New Jersey	M3.1	99 km	3 km
Nov 14, 1997	0 km S of Rothsville, Pennsylvania	M3.0	130 km	5 km
Feb 3, 2009	1 km ESE of Victory Gardens, New Jersey	M3.0	122 km	0 km
Apr 27, 2024	7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey	M2.9	115 km	5 km
May 24, 2024	6 km E of Califon, New Jersey	M2.9	113 km	7 km
Jan 16, 1994	0 km SSE of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania	M2.9	107 km	5 km
Jun 10, 2025	10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania	M2.8	74 km	8 km
May 10, 1993	1 km NW of Whitfield, Pennsylvania	M2.8	105 km	5 km
Mar 11, 1995	0 km ENE of Landisville, Pennsylvania	M2.7	139 km	5 km
Jan 25, 2015	4 km ESE of Downingtown, Pennsylvania	M2.6	144 km	2 km
Apr 5, 2024	6 km ESE of Califon, New Jersey	M2.6	114 km	6 km
Oct 28, 1996	2 km W of Reinholds, Pennsylvania	M2.6	115 km	5 km
Jan 18, 1994	3 km SE of Clay, Pennsylvania	M2.6	124 km	5 km
Apr 10, 2024	5 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey	M2.6	116 km	9 km
May 1, 2024	1 km NW of Gladstone, New Jersey	M2.6	118 km	5 km
Aug 14, 2015	3 km SE of Mendham, New Jersey	M2.6	124 km	8 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 1	86 mph	229 km

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

Tornado History

245 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 3 fatalities, 93 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998	EF3	41 km	26.0 mi	2
May 31, 1998	EF3	91 km	62.0 mi	0
May 31, 1998	EF3	89 km	8.3 mi	0
May 31, 1998	EF3	65 km	20.0 mi	0
May 2, 1983	EF3	97 km	2.0 mi	0
Jul 26, 1981	EF3	62 km	3.3 mi	0
Mar 21, 1976	EF3	67 km	0.5 mi	0
Apr 22, 2023	EF2	98 km	10.0 mi	0
Apr 14, 2019	EF2	46 km	3.7 mi	0
Jun 13, 2018	EF2	84 km	5.2 mi	0
Jun 13, 2018	EF2	5 km	2.9 mi	0
Feb 25, 2017	EF2	10 km	12.5 mi	0
Jul 8, 2014	EF2	59 km	6.7 mi	0
Jul 23, 2010	EF2	60 km	25.7 mi	0
Jul 29, 2009	EF2	65 km	4.6 mi	0
Dec 1, 2006	EF2	28 km	20.0 mi	0
May 31, 1998	EF2	57 km	2.0 mi	0
May 31, 1998	EF2	60 km	3.0 mi	0
Nov 8, 1996	EF2	61 km	2.0 mi	0
Jul 15, 1992	EF2	46 km	1.5 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	—	—	108 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Wildfire History

8 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: 16 MILE (7,896 acres, 2016).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2016	16 MILE	7,896	61 km
2009	PENOBSCOT	2,091	9 km
2004	CRYSTAL LAKE	1,838	14 km
2020	SEVEN PINES	790	48 km
2015	RAZOR FIRE	728	58 km
2015	PIPELINE 1	666	24 km
2016	BEAR TOWN	649	56 km
1999	WORTHINGTO	514	72 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	28°F (-2°C)	2.5 in
February	26°F (-3°C)	2.4 in	Coldest, Driest
March	35°F (2°C)	2.9 in
April	46°F (8°C)	3.4 in
May	57°F (14°C)	4.0 in
June	66°F (19°C)	4.3 in	Wettest
July	74°F (23°C)	3.9 in	Warmest
August	69°F (21°C)	3.8 in
September	62°F (17°C)	3.7 in
October	51°F (11°C)	3.1 in
November	41°F (5°C)	3.4 in
December	31°F (-1°C)	2.9 in

Forty Fort has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 26°F in February to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.4").

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