Weather & Climate in LeRaysville, PA

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

LeRaysville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.9 inches. The area receives 47.8 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37. 82% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 1,436 feet.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average49.1°F
9% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation1,436 ft (438 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density277/sq mi
Coordinates41.8376°N, 76.1737°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyBradford County County
Nearest AirportWilkes-Barre/Scranton International (AVP)
42 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.9"
13% above US avg
Snowfall 47.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.59"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.15"

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood
Good Days %82.1%
Unhealthy Days0

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score73.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability37.8 / 100
Community Resilience67.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.2.

Feb 3, 2001 6 km W of Bath, New York M3.2 115 km 0 km
Jun 10, 2025 10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania M2.8 51 km 8 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 277 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).

Tornado History

199 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 7 fatalities, 83 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998 EF3 26 km 26.0 mi 2
May 31, 1998 EF3 26 km 62.0 mi 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 35 km 2.0 mi 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 47 km 15.0 mi 0
Aug 30, 1955 EF3 82 km 1.0 mi 0
Apr 14, 2019 EF2 75 km 3.7 mi 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 90 km 2.2 mi 0
Jun 13, 2018 EF2 45 km 5.2 mi 0
Jun 13, 2018 EF2 71 km 2.9 mi 0
Feb 25, 2017 EF2 74 km 12.5 mi 0
Jul 8, 2014 EF2 41 km 6.7 mi 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 86 km 7.4 mi 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 58 km 0.9 mi 0
Jul 23, 2010 EF2 69 km 25.7 mi 0
Dec 1, 2006 EF2 85 km 20.0 mi 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 99 km 2.0 mi 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 99 km 1.0 mi 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 98 km 3.0 mi 0
Sep 18, 1991 EF2 54 km 4.0 mi 0
Aug 28, 1990 EF2 93 km 2.5 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).

Wildfire History

3 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: PENOBSCOT (2,091 acres, 2009).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2009 PENOBSCOT 2,091 76 km
2004 CRYSTAL LAKE 1,838 80 km
2015 PIPELINE 1 666 90 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 28°F (-2°C) 2.2 in Driest
March 35°F (2°C) 3.3 in
April 47°F (8°C) 3.8 in
May 58°F (15°C) 3.7 in
June 67°F (20°C) 4.6 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.9 in
September 63°F (17°C) 4.3 in
October 51°F (11°C) 4.0 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.2 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 3.1 in

LeRaysville has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 26°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (2.2").

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