Weather & Climate in Gouldsboro, PA

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

Gouldsboro experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 271 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 50.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 1,939 feet.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	45.8°F
	15% below US avg
January Average	23°F (-5°C)
July Average	68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days	271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,939 ft (591 m)
Area	2.6 sq mi (6.7 km²)
Population Density	261/sq mi
Coordinates	41.2457°N, 75.4417°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Monroe County County
Nearest Airport	Pocono Mountains Regional (MPO) 8 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.2"

32% above US avg

Wettest Month (May) 4.65"

Driest Month (Feb) 3.15"

Air Quality

AQI Median	40.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	85.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability	34.5 / 100
Community Resilience	21.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

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

Apr 5, 2024	2024 Tewksbury, New Jersey Earthquake	M4.8	84 km	3 km
Jan 16, 1994	2 km W of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania	M4.6	114 km	5 km
Jan 16, 1994	0 km E of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania	M4.2	113 km	5 km
Apr 5, 2024	7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey	M3.7	85 km	4 km
Jan 9, 1992	4 km WNW of Robertsville, New Jersey	M3.1	135 km	8 km
Aug 26, 2003	4 km NNW of Milford, New Jersey	M3.1	77 km	3 km
Nov 14, 1997	0 km S of Rothsville, Pennsylvania	M3.0	140 km	5 km
Aug 3, 2025	0 km W of Little Ferry, New Jersey	M3.0	125 km	10 km
Feb 3, 2009	1 km ESE of Victory Gardens, New Jersey	M3.0	87 km	0 km
Jan 16, 1994	0 km SSE of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania	M2.9	113 km	5 km
Apr 27, 2024	7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey	M2.9	85 km	5 km
May 24, 2024	6 km E of Califon, New Jersey	M2.9	83 km	7 km
Aug 5, 2025	1 km N of Hillsdale, New Jersey	M2.8	120 km	12 km
Jun 10, 2025	10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania	M2.8	108 km	8 km
May 10, 1993	1 km NW of Whitfield, Pennsylvania	M2.8	111 km	5 km
Apr 12, 1991	2 km ENE of North Castle, New York	M2.7	150 km	9 km
Jan 25, 2015	4 km ESE of Downingtown, Pennsylvania	M2.6	140 km	2 km
Apr 5, 2024	6 km ESE of Califon, New Jersey	M2.6	84 km	6 km
Jul 5, 1996	2 km NW of Chester Heights, Pennsylvania	M2.6	149 km	18 km
Oct 28, 1996	2 km W of Reinholds, Pennsylvania	M2.6	124 km	5 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.

Year	Name	Category	Max Wind	Closest
1991	Bob	Category 2	109 mph	293 km
1985	Gloria	Category 1	86 mph	194 km

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

Tornado History

215 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	66 km	26.0 mi	2
May 31, 1998	EF3	29 km	20.0 mi	0
May 31, 1998	EF3	94 km	8.3 mi	0
Jul 14, 1988	EF3	77 km	7.2 mi	0
Jul 26, 1981	EF3	54 km	3.3 mi	0
Mar 21, 1976	EF3	37 km	0.5 mi	0
May 28, 1973	EF3	93 km	0.4 mi	0
May 28, 1973	EF3	75 km	0.4 mi	0
Apr 22, 2023	EF2	76 km	10.0 mi	0
Apr 14, 2019	EF2	81 km	3.7 mi	0
Jun 13, 2018	EF2	34 km	2.9 mi	0
Feb 25, 2017	EF2	27 km	12.5 mi	0
Jul 8, 2014	EF2	93 km	6.7 mi	0
Jul 23, 2010	EF2	48 km	25.7 mi	0
Jul 29, 2009	EF2	65 km	7.4 mi	0
Jul 29, 2009	EF2	39 km	4.6 mi	0
Dec 1, 2006	EF2	57 km	20.0 mi	0
May 31, 1998	EF2	27 km	3.0 mi	0
May 31, 1998	EF2	22 km	2.0 mi	0
Nov 8, 1996	EF2	50 km	2.0 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	—	—	80 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Wildfire History

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

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2016	16 MILE	7,896	25 km
2024	JENNINGS CREEK	5,069	96 km
2015	ROOSA GAP	2,747	96 km
2009	PENOBSCOT	2,091	35 km
2004	CRYSTAL LAKE	1,838	34 km
2020	SEVEN PINES	790	14 km
2015	RAZOR FIRE	728	56 km
2015	PIPELINE 1	666	24 km
2016	BEAR TOWN	649	20 km
1999	WORTHINGTO	514	40 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	23°F (-5°C)	3.3 in
February	22°F (-5°C)	3.2 in	Coldest, Driest
March	31°F (-1°C)	3.5 in
April	42°F (5°C)	4.0 in
May	53°F (12°C)	4.7 in	Wettest
June	61°F (16°C)	4.3 in
July	68°F (20°C)	4.3 in	Warmest
August	66°F (19°C)	4.1 in
September	59°F (15°C)	4.2 in
October	48°F (9°C)	3.6 in
November	38°F (3°C)	4.3 in
December	28°F (-2°C)	3.6 in

Gouldsboro has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 22°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (3.2").

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