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Weather & Climate in Fredericksburg CDP (Blair County), PA
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Fredericksburg CDP (Blair County) experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°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 36.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 1,332 feet.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 51.0°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,332 ft (406 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 376/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.3103°N, 78.2862°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Blair County County |
| Nearest Airport | State College Regional (SCE) 48 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 77.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 57.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 94.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very 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
7 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.6.
| Jul 16, 2010 | 5 km NNW of Barnesville, Maryland | M3.6 | 139 km | 7 km |
| Jun 13, 2019 | 9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania | M3.4 | 67 km | 27 km |
| Jun 3, 2010 | 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania | M3.1 | 114 km | 2 km |
| Jan 17, 2016 | 3 km NE of Ranson, West Virginia | M3.0 | 117 km | 5 km |
| Apr 24, 2009 | 1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania | M2.9 | 111 km | 1 km |
| Sep 15, 2019 | 5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania | M2.8 | 124 km | 5 km |
| Oct 25, 2009 | 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania | M2.8 | 114 km | 1 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
190 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 1 fatality, 52 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 2, 1998 | EF4 | 85 km | 36.5 mi | 0 |
| May 31, 1998 | EF3 | 92 km | 13.0 mi | 1 |
| Apr 16, 1961 | EF3 | 71 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 19, 2019 | EF2 | 59 km | 2.9 mi | 0 |
| Apr 19, 2019 | EF2 | 62 km | 4.9 mi | 0 |
| Oct 2, 2018 | EF2 | 96 km | 1.6 mi | 0 |
| Apr 28, 2002 | EF2 | 85 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 2, 1998 | EF2 | 95 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 15, 1997 | EF2 | 88 km | 3.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 19, 1996 | EF2 | 89 km | 27.4 mi | 0 |
| Jul 19, 1996 | EF2 | 48 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 26, 1994 | EF2 | 52 km | 3.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 30, 1994 | EF2 | 78 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 18, 1991 | EF2 | 56 km | 4.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 20, 1989 | EF2 | 52 km | 3.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 20, 1989 | EF2 | 67 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 26, 1981 | EF2 | 85 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 9, 1980 | EF2 | 49 km | 7.4 mi | 0 |
| May 12, 1980 | EF2 | 93 km | 2.2 mi | 0 |
| Apr 9, 1980 | EF2 | 94 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
3 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BEAR DEN (945 acres, 2014).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2014 | BEAR DEN | 945 | 61 km |
| 2018 | FIELDS RUN | 711 | 100 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 510 | 67 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.7 in |
Fredericksburg CDP (Blair County) has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 28°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.8") and January the driest (2.4").