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Weather & Climate in Newburg borough (Cumberland County), PA
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Newburg borough (Cumberland County) experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 76°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 42.5 inches. The area receives 33.6 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 588 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 53.3°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 588 ft (179 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,889/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.1370°N, 77.5546°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Cumberland County County |
| Nearest Airport | Gettysburg Regional (GTY) 25 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 86.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 23.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 96.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
23 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Jan 16, 1994 | 2 km W of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania | M4.6 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Jan 16, 1994 | 0 km E of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania | M4.2 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Jul 16, 2010 | 5 km NNW of Barnesville, Maryland | M3.6 | 98 km | 7 km |
| Jun 13, 2019 | 9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania | M3.4 | 32 km | 27 km |
| Jun 3, 2010 | 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania | M3.1 | 50 km | 2 km |
| Jan 17, 2016 | 3 km NE of Ranson, West Virginia | M3.0 | 94 km | 5 km |
| Nov 14, 1997 | 0 km S of Rothsville, Pennsylvania | M3.0 | 111 km | 5 km |
| Apr 24, 2009 | 1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania | M2.9 | 46 km | 1 km |
| Jan 16, 1994 | 0 km SSE of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania | M2.9 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Sep 15, 2019 | 5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania | M2.8 | 60 km | 5 km |
| May 10, 1993 | 1 km NW of Whitfield, Pennsylvania | M2.8 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Oct 25, 2009 | 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania | M2.8 | 49 km | 1 km |
| Oct 28, 1994 | 1 km E of Mount Vernon, Maryland | M2.7 | 124 km | — |
| Mar 11, 1995 | 0 km ENE of Landisville, Pennsylvania | M2.7 | 98 km | 5 km |
| Mar 15, 1993 | 5 km W of Columbia, Maryland | M2.7 | 115 km | 5 km |
| Jun 25, 2021 | 2 km SE of Woodlawn, Maryland | M2.6 | 118 km | 3 km |
| Jan 18, 1994 | 3 km SE of Clay, Pennsylvania | M2.6 | 113 km | 5 km |
| Oct 28, 1996 | 2 km W of Reinholds, Pennsylvania | M2.6 | 121 km | 5 km |
| Jan 13, 1990 | 6 km ENE of Eldersburg, Maryland | M2.6 | 98 km | 5 km |
| Sep 29, 1997 | Virginia | M2.5 | 147 km | 3 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
305 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 136 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jul 14, 2004 | EF3 | 84 km | 7.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 19, 1996 | EF3 | 86 km | 2.2 mi | 0 |
| May 22, 1983 | EF3 | 55 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 7, 1980 | EF3 | 51 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 16, 1961 | EF3 | 10 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 5, 1952 | EF3 | 62 km | 17.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 19, 2019 | EF2 | 36 km | 2.9 mi | 0 |
| Apr 19, 2019 | EF2 | 44 km | 4.9 mi | 0 |
| Nov 2, 2018 | EF2 | 94 km | 5.5 mi | 0 |
| May 23, 2011 | EF2 | 65 km | 4.7 mi | 0 |
| Apr 28, 2011 | EF2 | 54 km | 2.6 mi | 0 |
| Apr 28, 2011 | EF2 | 90 km | 1.1 mi | 0 |
| Sep 17, 2004 | EF2 | 82 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 17, 2004 | EF2 | 95 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 24, 2001 | EF2 | 67 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 19, 1996 | EF2 | 85 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| May 29, 1995 | EF2 | 98 km | 2.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 30, 1994 | EF2 | 38 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 9, 1992 | EF2 | 51 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 18, 1991 | EF2 | 63 km | 4.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 3.1 in |
Newburg borough (Cumberland County) has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 30°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (2.7").