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Weather & Climate in Hyndman, PA

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

Hyndman experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 302 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 39.2 inches. The area receives 28.7 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 948 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.7°F
1% below US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation948 ft (289 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density1,790/sq mi
Coordinates39.8209°N, 78.7215°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyAllegany County County
Nearest AirportGreater Cumberland Regional (CBE)
14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.2"
3% above US avg
Snowfall 28.7"
Wettest Month (May) 3.78"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.44"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score58.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability81.2 / 100
Community Resilience80.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.6.

Jul 16, 2010 5 km NNW of Barnesville, Maryland M3.6 129 km 7 km
Jun 13, 2019 9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania M3.4 123 km 27 km
Jan 17, 2016 3 km NE of Ranson, West Virginia M3.0 95 km 5 km
Apr 24, 2009 1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.9 147 km 1 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

214 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 3 fatalities, 111 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998 EF4 50 km 36.5 mi 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 32 km 13.0 mi 1
Jul 11, 1976 EF3 89 km 11.8 mi 1
May 19, 1967 EF3 72 km 0.3 mi 1
Aug 25, 2023 EF2 65 km 2.0 mi 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 75 km 2.9 mi 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 68 km 1.6 mi 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 87 km 5.0 mi 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 78 km 2.0 mi 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF2 94 km 5.0 mi 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 44 km 15.0 mi 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 57 km 15.0 mi 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 80 km 12.0 mi 0
Aug 15, 1997 EF2 76 km 3.5 mi 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 81 km 6.0 mi 0
Sep 26, 1994 EF2 98 km 3.5 mi 0
Apr 30, 1994 EF2 92 km 6.0 mi 0
Oct 1, 1986 EF2 89 km 4.5 mi 0
Jul 26, 1981 EF2 94 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 9, 1980 EF2 92 km 7.4 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

6 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: WAITES RUN (5,496 acres, 2024).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2024 WAITES RUN 5,496 88 km
2020 UNNAMED 1,572 100 km
2014 BEAR DEN 945 5 km
2012 WOLF GAP 710 100 km
2001 SOUTH BRANCH 519 74 km
2005 UNNAMED 510 5 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 2.5 in
February 31°F (-1°C) 2.4 in Coldest, Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 3.3 in
April 49°F (10°C) 3.4 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.8 in Wettest
June 67°F (19°C) 3.5 in
July 76°F (24°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.3 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.2 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.8 in
November 42°F (6°C) 3.0 in
December 33°F (0°C) 2.8 in

Hyndman has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 31°F in February to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (2.4").

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