Weather & Climate in Pleasantville borough (Venango County), PA
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pleasantville borough (Venango County) experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 24°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 46.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 89.4 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 1,633 feet.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average
46.9°F
13% below US avg
January Average
24°F (-5°C)
July Average
69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days
275 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
1,633 ft (498 m)
Area
1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density
836/sq mi
Coordinates
41.5935°N, 79.5808°W
Timezone
America/New_York
County
Venango County County
Nearest Airport
Venango Regional (FKL) 21 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall46.3"
22% above US avg
Snowfall89.4"
Wettest Month (Jun)4.72"
Driest Month (Feb)2.44"
Air Quality
AQI Median
40.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Low
Risk Score
55.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability
63.7 / 100
Community Resilience
85.4 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Flood
Relatively Moderate
Hail
Very Low
Strong Wind
Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave
Very Low
Winter Weather
Relatively Low
Lightning
Relatively High
Ice Storm
Very Low
Drought
No Rating
Cold Wave
Very Low
Landslide
Relatively Low
Avalanche
Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
22 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest on record: M4.5.
Sep 25, 1998
2 km SW of Adamsville, Pennsylvania
M4.5
68 km
5 km
Jan 26, 2001
8 km NNW of Edgewood, Ohio
M3.9
108 km
5 km
Jun 30, 2003
6 km NW of Perry, Ohio
M3.6
136 km
5 km
Aug 28, 2023
7 km SE of Madison, Ohio
M3.6
117 km
5 km
Oct 16, 1993
8 km SSE of Madison, Ohio
M3.6
120 km
5 km
Mar 15, 1992
15 km NW of North Perry, Ohio
M3.5
143 km
5 km
Jun 20, 2006
9 km WNW of North Perry, Ohio
M3.5
140 km
5 km
Jun 3, 2001
3 km N of Edgewood, Ohio
M3.4
104 km
5 km
Jun 30, 2004
2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio
M3.3
126 km
5 km
Jul 1, 2013
5 km NNW of Fairport Harbor, Ohio
M3.2
144 km
5 km
Apr 25, 2010
2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio
M3.0
126 km
5 km
Mar 30, 2024
2 km SSW of Maple Ridge, Ohio
M3.0
146 km
6 km
Jun 16, 2004
11 km NNW of Angola on the Lake, New York
M2.9
136 km
6 km
Aug 7, 2000
2 km S of Limaville, Ohio
M2.9
149 km
5 km
Feb 23, 1995
3 km W of Ashtabula, Ohio
M2.9
108 km
5 km
Jun 1, 2024
1 km E of Madison, Ohio
M2.6
122 km
5 km
Jan 5, 2024
3 km SE of Madison, Ohio
M2.6
121 km
9 km
Feb 14, 2009
4 km WSW of Geneva-on-the-Lake, Ohio
M2.6
121 km
5 km
Jan 20, 2001
0 km NNW of Edgewood, Ohio
M2.6
104 km
5 km
May 12, 2025
4 km ESE of Madison, Ohio
M2.5
120 km
4 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
236 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 49 fatalities, 472 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
May 31, 1985
EF4
6 km
29.0 mi
7
May 31, 1985
EF4
79 km
56.2 mi
16
May 31, 1985
EF4
89 km
69.0 mi
0
May 31, 1985
EF4
85 km
14.0 mi
12
May 31, 1985
EF4
48 km
28.0 mi
0
May 31, 1985
EF4
46 km
29.0 mi
4
May 31, 1985
EF3
23 km
8.0 mi
0
May 31, 1985
EF3
49 km
23.0 mi
2
May 31, 1985
EF3
13 km
17.0 mi
0
May 31, 1985
EF3
57 km
13.0 mi
0
May 2, 1983
EF3
62 km
28.0 mi
2
May 2, 1972
EF3
55 km
7.9 mi
0
Jun 2, 1971
EF3
55 km
29.3 mi
0
Jun 20, 1969
EF3
48 km
84.1 mi
0
Sep 3, 1963
EF3
73 km
8.4 mi
0
May 15, 1961
EF3
99 km
3.0 mi
0
Mar 1, 1955
EF3
98 km
2.5 mi
1
Mar 31, 2022
EF2
86 km
8.6 mi
0
Apr 14, 2019
EF2
33 km
18.0 mi
0
Oct 2, 2018
EF2
61 km
4.1 mi
0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
Highest wave on record: 2.7 m (9 ft).
Year
Location
Cause
Max Wave
Deaths
Distance
1823
LAKE ERIE
Unknown
2.7 m
—
141 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Wildfire History
2 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: UNNAMED (628 acres, 1990).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
1990
UNNAMED
628
12 km
2021
UNNAMED
586
17 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
24°F (-5°C)
2.6 in
Coldest
February
26°F (-4°C)
2.4 in
Driest
March
34°F (1°C)
3.3 in
April
45°F (7°C)
3.6 in
May
56°F (13°C)
4.1 in
June
64°F (18°C)
4.7 in
Wettest
July
69°F (21°C)
4.5 in
Warmest
August
67°F (19°C)
4.3 in
September
60°F (16°C)
4.1 in
October
49°F (10°C)
3.5 in
November
39°F (4°C)
3.9 in
December
29°F (-2°C)
3.5 in
Pleasantville borough (Venango County) has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 24°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.4").