Weather & Climate in Newburg borough (Clearfield County), PA
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Newburg borough (Clearfield County) experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 23°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 48.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 63.0 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 1,287 feet.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average
47.1°F
13% below US avg
January Average
23°F (-5°C)
July Average
69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days
275 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
1,287 ft (392 m)
Area
0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density
33/sq mi
Coordinates
40.8394°N, 78.6850°W
Timezone
America/New_York
County
Cambria County County
Nearest Airport
Dubois Regional (DUJ) 26 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall48.3"
27% above US avg
Snowfall63.0"
Wettest Month (Jun)4.49"
Driest Month (Feb)2.80"
Air Quality
AQI Median
40.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Low
Risk Score
76.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability
60.4 / 100
Community Resilience
96.5 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Flood
Relatively Moderate
Hail
Relatively Low
Strong Wind
Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave
Very Low
Winter Weather
Relatively Moderate
Lightning
Relatively High
Ice Storm
Relatively Low
Drought
No Rating
Cold Wave
Relatively Moderate
Landslide
Relatively Low
Avalanche
Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest on record: M3.4.
Jun 13, 2019
9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania
M3.4
110 km
27 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
190 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 8 fatalities, 286 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998
EF4
99 km
36.5 mi
0
May 31, 1985
EF4
38 km
69.0 mi
0
May 31, 1985
EF4
93 km
29.0 mi
4
Jun 3, 1980
EF4
91 km
11.8 mi
0
Jul 11, 1976
EF3
88 km
11.8 mi
1
Sep 3, 1963
EF3
65 km
8.4 mi
0
Jun 26, 2024
EF2
96 km
10.8 mi
0
Mar 31, 2022
EF2
58 km
8.6 mi
0
Apr 19, 2019
EF2
97 km
4.9 mi
0
Oct 2, 2018
EF2
53 km
4.1 mi
0
Oct 2, 2018
EF2
98 km
1.6 mi
0
Apr 28, 2002
EF2
55 km
5.0 mi
0
Aug 15, 1997
EF2
78 km
3.5 mi
0
Jul 19, 1996
EF2
60 km
10.0 mi
0
Jul 19, 1996
EF2
33 km
6.0 mi
0
Jul 19, 1996
EF2
25 km
27.4 mi
0
Sep 26, 1994
EF2
16 km
3.5 mi
0
Sep 18, 1991
EF2
75 km
4.0 mi
0
Nov 20, 1989
EF2
77 km
3.5 mi
0
Sep 23, 1986
EF2
64 km
0.5 mi
0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
3 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: FIELDS RUN (711 acres, 2018).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2018
FIELDS RUN
711
73 km
2006
FIVE MILE FIRE
658
87 km
2006
BEAR TRAP
561
86 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
23°F (-5°C)
2.9 in
Coldest
February
26°F (-3°C)
2.8 in
Driest
March
35°F (2°C)
3.7 in
April
46°F (8°C)
3.5 in
May
57°F (14°C)
4.2 in
June
65°F (18°C)
4.5 in
Wettest
July
69°F (21°C)
4.3 in
Warmest
August
67°F (20°C)
3.8 in
September
61°F (16°C)
3.9 in
October
50°F (10°C)
2.9 in
November
40°F (4°C)
3.6 in
December
29°F (-2°C)
3.4 in
Newburg borough (Clearfield County) has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 23°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.8").
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