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Weather & Climate in Jamison City, PA

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 Average47.6°F
12% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,022 ft (312 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density643/sq mi
Coordinates41.2973°N, 76.3703°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountySullivan County County
Nearest AirportWilliamsport Regional (IPT)
29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.4"
27% above US avg
Snowfall 46.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.53"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.48"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score10.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability72.2 / 100
Community Resilience97.2 / 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").

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