Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Jamison City experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 69°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 48.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 46.0 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 1,022 feet.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average
47.6°F
12% below US avg
January Average
25°F (-4°C)
July Average
69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days
275 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
1,022 ft (312 m)
Area
0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density
643/sq mi
Coordinates
41.2973°N, 76.3703°W
Timezone
America/New_York
County
Sullivan County County
Nearest Airport
Williamsport Regional (IPT) 29 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall48.4"
27% above US avg
Snowfall46.0"
Wettest Month (Jun)4.53"
Driest Month (Feb)2.48"
Air Quality
AQI Median
40.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Very Low
Risk Score
10.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability
72.2 / 100
Community Resilience
97.2 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Very Low
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Flood
Relatively Low
Hail
Very Low
Strong Wind
Very Low
Heat Wave
Very Low
Winter Weather
Relatively Low
Lightning
Very 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
17 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest on record: M4.6.
Jan 16, 1994
2 km W of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania
M4.6
111 km
5 km
Jan 16, 1994
0 km E of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania
M4.2
112 km
5 km
Jun 13, 2019
9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania
M3.4
136 km
27 km
Feb 3, 2001
6 km W of Bath, New York
M3.2
144 km
0 km
Aug 26, 2003
4 km NNW of Milford, New Jersey
M3.1
131 km
3 km
Jun 3, 2010
4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania
M3.1
144 km
2 km
Nov 14, 1997
0 km S of Rothsville, Pennsylvania
M3.0
128 km
5 km
Apr 24, 2009
1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania
M2.9
148 km
1 km
Jan 16, 1994
0 km SSE of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania
M2.9
113 km
5 km
Jun 10, 2025
10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania
M2.8
39 km
8 km
May 10, 1993
1 km NW of Whitfield, Pennsylvania
M2.8
110 km
5 km
Oct 25, 2009
4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania
M2.8
143 km
1 km
Mar 11, 1995
0 km ENE of Landisville, Pennsylvania
M2.7
133 km
5 km
Jan 18, 1994
3 km SE of Clay, Pennsylvania
M2.6
123 km
5 km
Oct 28, 1996
2 km W of Reinholds, Pennsylvania
M2.6
116 km
5 km
May 7, 1994
2 km SW of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania
M2.5
113 km
5 km
Jan 8, 1995
1 km WSW of Montrose Manor, Pennsylvania
M2.5
115 km
5 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
248 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 10 fatalities, 170 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998
EF3
45 km
26.0 mi
2
May 31, 1998
EF3
88 km
62.0 mi
0
May 31, 1998
EF3
99 km
8.3 mi
0
May 31, 1985
EF3
67 km
19.0 mi
6
May 2, 1983
EF3
85 km
15.0 mi
0
May 2, 1983
EF3
79 km
2.0 mi
0
Jul 26, 1981
EF3
89 km
3.3 mi
0
Jul 29, 1976
EF3
76 km
25.0 mi
0
Jun 18, 1970
EF3
100 km
1.9 mi
1
Apr 14, 2019
EF2
12 km
3.7 mi
0
Oct 2, 2018
EF2
73 km
2.2 mi
0
Jun 13, 2018
EF2
54 km
5.2 mi
0
Jun 13, 2018
EF2
44 km
2.9 mi
0
Feb 25, 2017
EF2
51 km
12.5 mi
0
Jul 8, 2014
EF2
30 km
6.7 mi
0
May 23, 2011
EF2
100 km
4.7 mi
0
Jul 23, 2010
EF2
93 km
25.7 mi
0
Dec 1, 2006
EF2
34 km
20.0 mi
0
May 31, 1998
EF2
98 km
2.0 mi
0
Nov 8, 1996
EF2
90 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
—
—
143 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Wildfire History
8 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: PENOBSCOT (2,091 acres, 2009).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2009
PENOBSCOT
2,091
44 km
2008
BULL RUN
2,003
94 km
2004
CRYSTAL LAKE
1,838
47 km
2020
SEVEN PINES
790
89 km
2015
RAZOR FIRE
728
82 km
2015
PIPELINE 1
666
61 km
2016
BEAR TOWN
649
97 km
2006
OKOME ROAD
573
86 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
25°F (-4°C)
2.5 in
Coldest
February
25°F (-4°C)
2.5 in
Driest
March
34°F (1°C)
3.0 in
April
45°F (7°C)
3.4 in
May
56°F (13°C)
4.0 in
June
64°F (18°C)
4.5 in
Wettest
July
69°F (21°C)
3.9 in
Warmest
August
68°F (20°C)
3.6 in
September
61°F (16°C)
3.9 in
October
50°F (10°C)
3.2 in
November
39°F (4°C)
3.5 in
December
29°F (-2°C)
3.0 in
Jamison City has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 25°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.5").