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Weather & Climate in Friendsville, PA

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

Friendsville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 26°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 38.6 inches. The area receives 37.8 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 1,530 feet.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average49.1°F
9% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,530 ft (466 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density106/sq mi
Coordinates41.9179°N, 76.0477°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyBradford County County
Nearest AirportWilkes-Barre/Scranton International (AVP)
43 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.6"
2% above US avg
Snowfall 37.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.06"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.44"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score73.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability37.8 / 100
Community Resilience67.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.0.

Jun 17, 1991 7 km NE of Worcester, New York M4.0 138 km 5 km
Feb 3, 2001 6 km W of Bath, New York M3.2 121 km 0 km
Jun 10, 2025 10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania M2.8 65 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 269 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

185 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 6 fatalities, 82 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998 EF3 33 km 26.0 mi 2
May 31, 1998 EF3 19 km 62.0 mi 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 54 km 15.0 mi 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 41 km 2.0 mi 0
Aug 30, 1955 EF3 85 km 1.0 mi 0
Apr 22, 2023 EF2 94 km 10.0 mi 0
Apr 14, 2019 EF2 86 km 3.7 mi 0
Jun 13, 2018 EF2 58 km 5.2 mi 0
Jun 13, 2018 EF2 77 km 2.9 mi 0
Feb 25, 2017 EF2 78 km 12.5 mi 0
Jul 8, 2014 EF2 54 km 6.7 mi 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 74 km 7.4 mi 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 61 km 0.9 mi 0
Jul 23, 2010 EF2 63 km 25.7 mi 0
May 16, 2009 EF2 91 km 5.7 mi 0
Dec 1, 2006 EF2 93 km 20.0 mi 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 95 km 3.0 mi 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 96 km 2.0 mi 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 86 km 1.0 mi 0
Sep 18, 1991 EF2 46 km 4.0 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2009 PENOBSCOT 2,091 82 km
2004 CRYSTAL LAKE 1,838 86 km
2015 PIPELINE 1 666 94 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 2.5 in
February 24°F (-5°C) 2.4 in Coldest, Driest
March 33°F (0°C) 2.9 in
April 44°F (6°C) 3.5 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in
June 63°F (17°C) 4.1 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 3.4 in
September 59°F (15°C) 3.6 in
October 49°F (9°C) 3.2 in
November 39°F (4°C) 3.4 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 3.0 in

Friendsville has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 24°F in February to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.4").

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