Weather & Climate in Penfield, PA

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

Penfield experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. The area receives 52.7 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34. 96% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 1,561 feet.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average48.7°F
10% below US avg
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation1,561 ft (476 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Population Density246/sq mi
Coordinates41.2155°N, 78.5734°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyElk County County
Nearest AirportDubois Regional (DUJ)
17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.3"
6% above US avg
Snowfall 52.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.37"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.33"

Air Quality

AQI Median34.0
RatingGood
Good Days %95.8%
Unhealthy Days0

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score45.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability29.6 / 100
Community Resilience88.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.4.

Jun 13, 2019 9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania M3.4 126 km 27 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

148 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 14 fatalities, 152 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
May 31, 1985 EF4 95 km 29.0 mi 7
May 31, 1985 EF4 60 km 29.0 mi 4
May 31, 1985 EF4 9 km 69.0 mi 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF3 95 km 2.5 mi 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 92 km 17.0 mi 0
Sep 3, 1963 EF3 26 km 8.4 mi 0
May 15, 1961 EF3 98 km 3.0 mi 0
Mar 31, 2022 EF2 80 km 8.6 mi 0
Apr 14, 2019 EF2 87 km 18.0 mi 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 50 km 4.1 mi 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF2 91 km 5.0 mi 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 45 km 27.4 mi 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 76 km 6.0 mi 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 64 km 10.0 mi 0
Sep 26, 1994 EF2 58 km 3.5 mi 0
Sep 18, 1991 EF2 88 km 4.0 mi 0
Nov 20, 1989 EF2 92 km 3.5 mi 0
Sep 23, 1986 EF2 77 km 0.5 mi 0
May 31, 1985 EF2 50 km 19.0 mi 0
Jul 26, 1981 EF2 91 km 0.1 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).

Wildfire History

5 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: FIELDS RUN (711 acres, 2018).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2018 FIELDS RUN 711 55 km
2006 FIVE MILE FIRE 658 59 km
1990 UNNAMED 628 82 km
2021 UNNAMED 586 81 km
2006 BEAR TRAP 561 62 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-4°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 2.3 in Driest
March 37°F (3°C) 3.1 in
April 48°F (9°C) 3.9 in
May 58°F (15°C) 3.7 in
June 66°F (19°C) 4.4 in Wettest
July 70°F (21°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 3.5 in
September 62°F (16°C) 3.8 in
October 51°F (10°C) 3.2 in
November 40°F (4°C) 3.2 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 2.9 in

Penfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 26°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (2.3").

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