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Weather & Climate in Lenape Heights, PA

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

Lenape Heights experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°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 44.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 958 feet.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average49.6°F
8% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation958 ft (292 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density1,612/sq mi
Coordinates40.7634°N, 79.5216°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyArmstrong County County
Nearest AirportPittsburgh/Butler Regional (BTP)
22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.3"
17% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.29"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.36"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score69.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability42.9 / 100
Community Resilience86.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively 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

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.

Sep 25, 1998 2 km SW of Adamsville, Pennsylvania M4.5 109 km 5 km
Mar 30, 2024 2 km SSW of Maple Ridge, Ohio M3.0 130 km 6 km
Aug 7, 2000 2 km S of Limaville, Ohio M2.9 139 km 5 km
Sep 11, 2024 4 km WNW of Claysville, Pennsylvania M2.5 106 km 4 km
Dec 17, 1990 5 km SSE of Middleboro, Pennsylvania M2.5 142 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

286 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 23 fatalities, 611 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998 EF4 83 km 36.5 mi 0
May 31, 1985 EF4 88 km 29.0 mi 7
May 31, 1985 EF4 85 km 69.0 mi 0
Jun 3, 1980 EF4 22 km 11.8 mi 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 80 km 39.0 mi 9
Jul 11, 1976 EF3 46 km 11.8 mi 1
May 2, 1972 EF3 98 km 7.9 mi 0
Sep 3, 1963 EF3 99 km 8.4 mi 0
Aug 3, 1963 EF3 58 km 0.1 mi 2
Jun 26, 2024 EF2 43 km 10.8 mi 0
May 11, 2024 EF2 71 km 5.8 mi 0
Aug 25, 2023 EF2 90 km 2.0 mi 0
Mar 31, 2022 EF2 15 km 8.6 mi 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 52 km 4.1 mi 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 70 km 1.6 mi 0
Mar 23, 2011 EF2 57 km 9.0 mi 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF2 96 km 7.0 mi 1
Apr 28, 2002 EF2 33 km 5.0 mi 0
Apr 9, 2001 EF2 90 km 4.0 mi 0
Aug 15, 1997 EF2 51 km 3.5 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (628 acres, 1990).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
1990 UNNAMED 628 85 km
2021 UNNAMED 586 95 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 2.4 in Driest
March 38°F (3°C) 3.3 in
April 48°F (9°C) 3.4 in
May 58°F (15°C) 4.0 in
June 67°F (19°C) 4.3 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.9 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.6 in
October 51°F (11°C) 2.9 in
November 42°F (5°C) 3.2 in
December 31°F (-0°C) 3.0 in

Lenape Heights has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 26°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.4").

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