Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Friendsville has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.9 inches. The area receives 47.8 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37. 82% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 1,530 feet.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average
45.2°F
16% below US avg
January Average
22°F (-6°C)
July Average
68°F (20°C)
Geography
Elevation
1,530 ft (466 m)
Area
0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density
106/sq mi
Coordinates
41.9179°N, 76.0477°W
Timezone
America/New_York
County
Bradford County County
Nearest Airport
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International (AVP) 43 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall42.9"
13% above US avg
Snowfall47.8"
Wettest Month (Jun)4.59"
Driest Month (Feb)2.15"
Air Quality
AQI Median
37.0
Rating
Good
Good Days %
82.1%
Unhealthy Days
0
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Low
Risk Score
73.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability
37.8 / 100
Community Resilience
67.0 / 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
22°F (-6°C)
2.6 in
Coldest
February
23°F (-5°C)
2.2 in
Driest
March
31°F (-0°C)
3.3 in
April
43°F (6°C)
3.8 in
May
55°F (13°C)
3.7 in
June
64°F (18°C)
4.6 in
Wettest
July
68°F (20°C)
4.3 in
Warmest
August
67°F (19°C)
3.9 in
September
59°F (15°C)
4.3 in
October
48°F (9°C)
4.0 in
November
37°F (3°C)
3.2 in
December
27°F (-3°C)
3.1 in
Friendsville has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 22°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (2.2").