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Weather & Climate in Prospect Park, PA
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Prospect Park experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°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 43.8 inches. The area receives 47.1 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 1,132 feet.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 48.3°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,132 ft (345 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 10,495/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.5187°N, 78.2100°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Cameron County County |
| Nearest Airport | Bradford Regional (BFD) 30 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 12.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 77.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 85.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
6 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.4.
| Jun 13, 2019 | 9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania | M3.4 | 136 km | 27 km |
| Feb 3, 2001 | 6 km W of Bath, New York | M3.2 | 114 km | 0 km |
| Jun 5, 2009 | 4 km SSE of Attica, New York | M2.9 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Jun 10, 2025 | 10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania | M2.8 | 128 km | 8 km |
| Mar 15, 2022 | 5 km SSW of Warsaw, New York | M2.6 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Jan 25, 1999 | New York | M2.5 | 138 km | 3 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
124 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 12 fatalities, 145 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 31, 1985 | EF4 | 54 km | 69.0 mi | 0 |
| May 31, 1985 | EF4 | 69 km | 29.0 mi | 4 |
| Jul 21, 2003 | EF3 | 50 km | 2.5 mi | 0 |
| May 31, 1985 | EF3 | 96 km | 19.0 mi | 6 |
| Jul 29, 1976 | EF3 | 86 km | 25.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 3, 1963 | EF3 | 45 km | 8.4 mi | 0 |
| May 15, 1961 | EF3 | 72 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 14, 2019 | EF2 | 94 km | 18.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 2, 2018 | EF2 | 90 km | 4.1 mi | 0 |
| Oct 2, 2018 | EF2 | 86 km | 2.2 mi | 0 |
| Jul 24, 2010 | EF2 | 98 km | 7.6 mi | 0 |
| Apr 28, 2002 | EF2 | 91 km | 6.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 19, 1996 | EF2 | 90 km | 27.4 mi | 0 |
| Sep 26, 1994 | EF2 | 97 km | 3.5 mi | 0 |
| Sep 3, 1993 | EF2 | 88 km | 3.5 mi | 0 |
| Sep 18, 1991 | EF2 | 100 km | 4.0 mi | 0 |
| May 31, 1985 | EF2 | 62 km | 19.0 mi | 0 |
| May 2, 1983 | EF2 | 78 km | 9.8 mi | 0 |
| Jul 11, 1976 | EF2 | 86 km | 28.7 mi | 1 |
| Jun 5, 1975 | EF2 | 89 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
7 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BULL RUN (2,003 acres, 2008).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2008 | BULL RUN | 2,003 | 64 km |
| 2009 | WOODRUFF | 757 | 66 km |
| 2018 | FIELDS RUN | 711 | 46 km |
| 2006 | FIVE MILE FIRE | 658 | 34 km |
| 2021 | UNNAMED | 586 | 98 km |
| 2006 | OKOME ROAD | 573 | 70 km |
| 2006 | BEAR TRAP | 561 | 43 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.1 in |
Prospect Park has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 25°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (2.5").