Weather & Climate in Honesdale, PA

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

Honesdale experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°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 46.3 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 1,167 feet.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	47.9°F
	11% below US avg
January Average	24°F (-4°C)
July Average	70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,167 ft (356 m)
Area	1.6 sq mi (4.0 km²)
Population Density	1,151/sq mi
Coordinates	41.5757°N, 75.2508°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Wayne County County
Nearest Airport	Sullivan County International (MSV) 25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.3"

22% above US avg

Wettest Month (May) 4.21"

Driest Month (Feb) 2.80"

Air Quality

AQI Median	40.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	56.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability	50.2 / 100
Community Resilience	37.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Hurricane	Relatively 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	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

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	106 km	3 km
Jun 17, 1991	7 km NE of Worcester, New York	M4.0	126 km	5 km
Apr 5, 2024	7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey	M3.7	107 km	4 km
Dec 13, 2009	15 km N of Medusa, New York	M3.2	146 km	10 km
Aug 26, 2003	4 km NNW of Milford, New Jersey	M3.1	109 km	3 km
May 18, 2009	15 km N of Medusa, New York	M3.1	145 km	9 km
Jul 24, 2007	12 km SSW of Altamont, New York	M3.1	148 km	15 km
Aug 3, 2025	0 km W of Little Ferry, New Jersey	M3.0	129 km	10 km
Feb 3, 2009	1 km ESE of Victory Gardens, New Jersey	M3.0	99 km	0 km
May 24, 2024	6 km E of Califon, New Jersey	M2.9	105 km	7 km
Apr 27, 2024	7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey	M2.9	107 km	5 km
Oct 21, 2009	15 km N of Medusa, New York	M2.9	146 km	7 km
Jun 10, 2025	10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania	M2.8	118 km	8 km
Aug 5, 2025	1 km N of Hillsdale, New Jersey	M2.8	119 km	12 km
Apr 12, 1991	2 km ENE of North Castle, New York	M2.7	142 km	9 km
Feb 18, 2009	15 km N of Medusa, New York	M2.7	146 km	9 km
Feb 20, 2009	15 km SSW of Altamont, New York	M2.7	146 km	8 km
Feb 27, 2008	2 km SW of Central Bridge, New York	M2.7	145 km	6 km
Aug 14, 2015	3 km SE of Mendham, New Jersey	M2.6	108 km	8 km
Aug 22, 2000	2 km WSW of Brewster Hill, New York	M2.6	136 km	7 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	196 km

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

Tornado History

175 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 11 fatalities, 116 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998	EF3	67 km	26.0 mi	2
May 31, 1998	EF3	33 km	20.0 mi	0
May 31, 1998	EF3	93 km	62.0 mi	0
Jul 14, 1988	EF3	66 km	7.2 mi	0
Jul 26, 1981	EF3	94 km	3.3 mi	0
Mar 21, 1976	EF3	67 km	0.5 mi	0
May 28, 1973	EF3	92 km	0.4 mi	0
Apr 22, 2023	EF2	37 km	10.0 mi	0
Jun 13, 2018	EF2	62 km	2.9 mi	0
Feb 25, 2017	EF2	56 km	12.5 mi	0
Jul 23, 2010	EF2	14 km	25.7 mi	0
Jul 29, 2009	EF2	72 km	4.6 mi	0
Jul 29, 2009	EF2	61 km	7.4 mi	0
Dec 1, 2006	EF2	89 km	20.0 mi	0
May 31, 1998	EF2	28 km	2.0 mi	0
May 31, 1998	EF2	24 km	3.0 mi	0
Nov 8, 1996	EF2	89 km	2.0 mi	0
Jul 15, 1992	EF2	100 km	1.5 mi	0
Sep 18, 1991	EF2	33 km	4.0 mi	0
Aug 28, 1988	EF2	68 km	1.5 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	—	—	106 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Wildfire History

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

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2016	16 MILE	7,896	43 km
2024	JENNINGS CREEK	5,069	91 km
2015	ROOSA GAP	2,747	69 km
2008	UNNAMED	2,224	83 km
2009	PENOBSCOT	2,091	66 km
2016	SAMS POINT FIRE-VERKEERDER FIRE	1,929	76 km
2004	CRYSTAL LAKE	1,838	67 km
2006	CHERRYTOWN FIRE	943	80 km
2020	SEVEN PINES	790	47 km
2015	RAZOR FIRE	728	96 km
2015	PIPELINE 1	666	62 km
2016	BEAR TOWN	649	44 km
2024	WHITEHOUSE	607	76 km
1999	WORTHINGTO	514	66 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	24°F (-4°C)	2.9 in
February	23°F (-5°C)	2.8 in	Coldest, Driest
March	32°F (0°C)	3.2 in
April	43°F (6°C)	3.7 in
May	55°F (13°C)	4.2 in	Wettest
June	63°F (17°C)	4.1 in
July	70°F (21°C)	3.8 in	Warmest
August	67°F (20°C)	3.9 in
September	60°F (16°C)	3.8 in
October	49°F (10°C)	3.2 in
November	39°F (4°C)	3.7 in
December	29°F (-2°C)	3.4 in

Honesdale has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 23°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.8").

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