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Weather & Climate in Genesee, PA

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

Genesee has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 66°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 46.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 78.0 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 1,630 feet.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average44.9°F
17% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,630 ft (497 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density247/sq mi
Coordinates41.9912°N, 77.8655°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyPotter County County
Nearest AirportBradford Regional (BFD)
42 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.7"
23% above US avg
Snowfall 78.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.80"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.32"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score28.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability66.0 / 100
Community Resilience69.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.

Feb 6, 2023 1 km NE of West Seneca, New York M3.8 123 km 6 km
Feb 3, 2001 6 km W of Bath, New York M3.2 55 km 0 km
May 25, 1995 3 km NW of Amherst, New York M3.0 137 km 5 km
Jun 16, 2004 11 km NNW of Angola on the Lake, New York M2.9 131 km 6 km
Jun 5, 2009 4 km SSE of Attica, New York M2.9 98 km 5 km
Jun 10, 2025 10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania M2.8 110 km 8 km
Mar 8, 2008 5 km ENE of Clarence Center, New York M2.7 129 km 6 km
Mar 15, 2022 5 km SSW of Warsaw, New York M2.6 81 km 5 km
Jan 25, 1999 New York M2.5 82 km 3 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

111 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 2 fatalities, 38 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jul 21, 2003 EF3 10 km 2.5 mi 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 98 km 15.0 mi 0
Jul 24, 1967 EF3 82 km 11.4 mi 0
Sep 3, 1963 EF3 96 km 8.4 mi 0
May 15, 1961 EF3 62 km 3.0 mi 0
Aug 30, 1955 EF3 87 km 1.0 mi 0
Jul 28, 2022 EF2 80 km 10.0 mi 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 76 km 2.2 mi 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 98 km 0.9 mi 0
Jul 24, 2010 EF2 97 km 7.6 mi 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF2 43 km 6.5 mi 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 90 km 15.0 mi 0
Sep 3, 1993 EF2 37 km 3.5 mi 0
Aug 28, 1990 EF2 100 km 2.5 mi 0
May 2, 1983 EF2 35 km 9.8 mi 0
May 2, 1972 EF2 98 km 12.0 mi 0
Jun 14, 1962 EF2 28 km 0.2 mi 0
Jun 12, 1954 EF2 43 km 0.2 mi 0
Sep 6, 2024 EF1 30 km 6.0 mi 0
Sep 19, 2022 EF1 68 km 1.9 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 59 km
2009 WOODRUFF 757 39 km
2018 FIELDS RUN 711 92 km
2006 FIVE MILE FIRE 658 73 km
2006 OKOME ROAD 573 78 km
2006 BEAR TRAP 561 82 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 2.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 22°F (-6°C) 2.3 in
March 31°F (-1°C) 2.7 in
April 42°F (6°C) 2.9 in
May 53°F (12°C) 3.5 in
June 61°F (16°C) 4.8 in Wettest
July 66°F (19°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 3.6 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.7 in
October 47°F (8°C) 3.1 in
November 37°F (3°C) 3.3 in
December 26°F (-4°C) 2.8 in

Genesee has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 22°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (2.3").

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