Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kennerdell experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 71°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). The area receives 53.7 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 1,364 feet.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average
49.0°F
9% below US avg
January Average
26°F (-3°C)
July Average
71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days
275 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
1,364 ft (416 m)
Area
2.3 sq mi (5.8 km²)
Population Density
84/sq mi
Coordinates
41.2787°N, 79.8220°W
Timezone
America/New_York
County
Venango County County
Nearest Airport
Venango Regional (FKL) 7 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall46.3"
22% above US avg
Snowfall53.7"
Wettest Month (Jun)4.76"
Driest Month (Feb)2.40"
Air Quality
AQI Median
40.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Low
Risk Score
55.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability
63.7 / 100
Community Resilience
85.4 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Flood
Relatively Moderate
Hail
Very Low
Strong Wind
Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave
Very Low
Winter Weather
Relatively Low
Lightning
Relatively High
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
35 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest on record: M4.5.
Sep 25, 1998
2 km SW of Adamsville, Pennsylvania
M4.5
53 km
5 km
Jun 10, 2019
1 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio
M4.0
143 km
2 km
Jan 26, 2001
8 km NNW of Edgewood, Ohio
M3.9
110 km
5 km
Mar 12, 2007
Ohio
M3.7
130 km
5 km
Oct 16, 1993
8 km SSE of Madison, Ohio
M3.6
110 km
5 km
Jun 30, 2003
6 km NW of Perry, Ohio
M3.6
129 km
5 km
Aug 28, 2023
7 km SE of Madison, Ohio
M3.6
108 km
5 km
Jun 20, 2006
9 km WNW of North Perry, Ohio
M3.5
133 km
5 km
Mar 15, 1992
15 km NW of North Perry, Ohio
M3.5
138 km
5 km
Jun 3, 2001
3 km N of Edgewood, Ohio
M3.4
105 km
5 km
Jan 26, 1991
1 km NNE of Mayfield Heights, Ohio
M3.4
139 km
5 km
Jun 30, 2004
2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio
M3.3
119 km
5 km
Jul 1, 2013
5 km NNW of Fairport Harbor, Ohio
M3.2
135 km
5 km
Mar 11, 2006
8 km NNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio
M3.1
142 km
5 km
Jan 9, 2008
6 km WNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio
M3.1
143 km
5 km
Apr 25, 2010
2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio
M3.0
119 km
5 km
Mar 30, 2024
2 km SSW of Maple Ridge, Ohio
M3.0
112 km
6 km
Feb 23, 1995
3 km W of Ashtabula, Ohio
M2.9
107 km
5 km
Aug 7, 2000
2 km S of Limaville, Ohio
M2.9
117 km
5 km
Jan 4, 2022
3 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio
M2.8
145 km
5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
312 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 60 fatalities, 839 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
May 31, 1985
EF4
35 km
29.0 mi
7
May 31, 1985
EF4
97 km
69.0 mi
0
May 31, 1985
EF4
62 km
56.2 mi
16
May 31, 1985
EF4
73 km
28.0 mi
0
May 31, 1985
EF4
86 km
14.0 mi
12
May 31, 1985
EF4
77 km
29.0 mi
4
Jun 3, 1980
EF4
70 km
11.8 mi
0
May 31, 1985
EF3
97 km
13.0 mi
0
May 31, 1985
EF3
53 km
17.0 mi
0
May 31, 1985
EF3
54 km
23.0 mi
2
May 31, 1985
EF3
49 km
8.0 mi
0
May 31, 1985
EF3
75 km
39.0 mi
9
May 31, 1985
EF3
100 km
15.0 mi
0
May 2, 1983
EF3
98 km
28.0 mi
2
May 2, 1972
EF3
39 km
7.9 mi
0
Jun 2, 1971
EF3
71 km
29.3 mi
0
Jun 20, 1969
EF3
84 km
84.1 mi
0
Sep 3, 1963
EF3
93 km
8.4 mi
0
Aug 5, 1956
EF3
75 km
0.1 mi
2
Mar 1, 1955
EF3
71 km
2.5 mi
1
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
Highest wave on record: 2.7 m (9 ft).
Year
Location
Cause
Max Wave
Deaths
Distance
1823
LAKE ERIE
Unknown
2.7 m
—
149 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Wildfire History
2 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: UNNAMED (628 acres, 1990).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
1990
UNNAMED
628
40 km
2021
UNNAMED
586
53 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
26°F (-3°C)
2.6 in
Coldest
February
27°F (-3°C)
2.4 in
Driest
March
36°F (2°C)
3.3 in
April
47°F (8°C)
3.5 in
May
57°F (14°C)
4.0 in
June
65°F (19°C)
4.8 in
Wettest
July
71°F (22°C)
4.6 in
Warmest
August
68°F (20°C)
4.1 in
September
61°F (16°C)
4.1 in
October
50°F (10°C)
3.2 in
November
40°F (5°C)
3.7 in
December
30°F (-1°C)
3.3 in
Kennerdell has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 26°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.4").