Weather & Climate in Mocanaqua, PA

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

Mocanaqua 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 984 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	984 ft (300 m)
Area	0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density	1,282/sq mi
Coordinates	41.1386°N, 76.1331°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Columbia County County
Nearest Airport	Hazleton Regional (HZL) 13 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.4"

27% above US avg

Snowfall 46.0"

Wettest Month (Jun) 4.57"

Driest Month (Feb) 2.60"

Air Quality

AQI Median	40.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	62.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability	30.0 / 100
Community Resilience	88.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

27 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.

Apr 5, 2024	2024 Tewksbury, New Jersey Earthquake	M4.8	125 km	3 km
Jan 16, 1994	2 km W of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania	M4.6	90 km	5 km
Jan 16, 1994	0 km E of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania	M4.2	91 km	5 km
Apr 5, 2024	7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey	M3.7	127 km	4 km
Jun 13, 2019	9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania	M3.4	140 km	27 km
Aug 26, 2003	4 km NNW of Milford, New Jersey	M3.1	105 km	3 km
Jun 3, 2010	4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania	M3.1	137 km	2 km
Nov 14, 1997	0 km S of Rothsville, Pennsylvania	M3.0	111 km	5 km
Feb 3, 2009	1 km ESE of Victory Gardens, New Jersey	M3.0	138 km	0 km
Apr 24, 2009	1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania	M2.9	141 km	1 km
Jan 16, 1994	0 km SSE of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania	M2.9	92 km	5 km
Apr 27, 2024	7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey	M2.9	127 km	5 km
May 24, 2024	6 km E of Califon, New Jersey	M2.9	125 km	7 km
May 10, 1993	1 km NW of Whitfield, Pennsylvania	M2.8	89 km	5 km
Jun 10, 2025	10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania	M2.8	65 km	8 km
Oct 25, 2009	4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania	M2.8	136 km	1 km
Mar 11, 1995	0 km ENE of Landisville, Pennsylvania	M2.7	118 km	5 km
Jan 25, 2015	4 km ESE of Downingtown, Pennsylvania	M2.6	133 km	2 km
Oct 28, 1996	2 km W of Reinholds, Pennsylvania	M2.6	97 km	5 km
Jan 18, 1994	3 km SE of Clay, Pennsylvania	M2.6	105 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	246 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

267 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 10 fatalities, 145 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998	EF3	54 km	26.0 mi	2
May 31, 1998	EF3	76 km	8.3 mi	0
May 31, 1998	EF3	88 km	20.0 mi	0
May 31, 1985	EF3	85 km	19.0 mi	6
Jul 26, 1981	EF3	62 km	3.3 mi	0
Jul 29, 1976	EF3	95 km	25.0 mi	0
Mar 21, 1976	EF3	82 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 18, 1970	EF3	83 km	1.9 mi	1
Apr 14, 2019	EF2	24 km	3.7 mi	0
Oct 2, 2018	EF2	98 km	2.2 mi	0
Jun 13, 2018	EF2	79 km	5.2 mi	0
Jun 13, 2018	EF2	27 km	2.9 mi	0
Feb 25, 2017	EF2	33 km	12.5 mi	0
Jul 8, 2014	EF2	54 km	6.7 mi	0
Apr 28, 2011	EF2	89 km	1.1 mi	0
Jul 23, 2010	EF2	87 km	25.7 mi	0
Jul 29, 2009	EF2	78 km	4.6 mi	0
Dec 1, 2006	EF2	8 km	20.0 mi	0
May 31, 1998	EF2	85 km	3.0 mi	0
May 31, 1998	EF2	81 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	—	—	117 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Wildfire History

8 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: 16 MILE (7,896 acres, 2016).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2016	16 MILE	7,896	83 km
2009	PENOBSCOT	2,091	24 km
2004	CRYSTAL LAKE	1,838	25 km
2020	SEVEN PINES	790	68 km
2015	RAZOR FIRE	728	55 km
2015	PIPELINE 1	666	38 km
2016	BEAR TOWN	649	76 km
1999	WORTHINGTO	514	87 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	25°F (-4°C)	2.7 in	Coldest
February	26°F (-3°C)	2.6 in	Driest
March	35°F (2°C)	3.0 in
April	46°F (8°C)	3.6 in
May	57°F (14°C)	4.3 in
June	65°F (18°C)	4.6 in	Wettest
July	69°F (21°C)	4.0 in	Warmest
August	69°F (21°C)	3.9 in
September	62°F (17°C)	4.0 in
October	51°F (11°C)	3.3 in
November	41°F (5°C)	3.7 in
December	31°F (-1°C)	3.1 in

Mocanaqua has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 25°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (2.6").

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