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Weather & Climate in Republic, PA

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

Republic experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 293 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 44.4 inches. The area receives 28.1 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 1,093 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.1°F
4% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,093 ft (333 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density1,604/sq mi
Coordinates39.9664°N, 79.8769°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyFayette County County
Nearest AirportArnold Palmer Regional (LBE)
33 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.4"
17% above US avg
Snowfall 28.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.09"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.40"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score82.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability73.5 / 100
Community Resilience67.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

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

Jun 3, 2017 1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio M3.4 121 km 2 km
Apr 24, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M3.1 143 km 6 km
Apr 22, 2025 3 km ESE of Buffalo, Ohio M3.1 137 km 5 km
Aug 31, 2011 3 km SE of Lowell, Ohio M3.1 145 km 5 km
Apr 2, 2017 5 km W of Graysville, Ohio M3.0 121 km 4 km
Mar 30, 2024 2 km SSW of Maple Ridge, Ohio M3.0 144 km 6 km
May 9, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M2.9 143 km 5 km
Apr 29, 2025 1 km SE of Pleasant City, Ohio M2.8 141 km 2 km
Feb 3, 2025 0 km NE of Reno, Ohio M2.8 145 km 10 km
Aug 31, 2011 2 km NNW of Belmont, West Virginia M2.8 135 km 5 km
Jul 20, 2013 6 km SW of Glenville, West Virginia M2.7 147 km 21 km
Sep 4, 2011 3 km N of Saint Marys, West Virginia M2.6 129 km 5 km
Sep 11, 2024 4 km WNW of Claysville, Pennsylvania M2.5 53 km 4 km
Aug 15, 2010 19 km ESE of Burnsville, West Virginia M2.5 136 km 17 km
Aug 21, 2010 19 km WNW of Helvetia, West Virginia M2.5 138 km 11 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

227 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 6 fatalities, 412 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998 EF4 57 km 36.5 mi 0
Jun 3, 1980 EF4 77 km 11.8 mi 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 72 km 13.0 mi 1
Jun 3, 1980 EF3 49 km 29.8 mi 0
Jul 11, 1976 EF3 53 km 11.8 mi 1
May 19, 1967 EF3 80 km 0.3 mi 1
Aug 3, 1963 EF3 39 km 0.1 mi 2
Jun 26, 2024 EF2 51 km 10.8 mi 0
May 11, 2024 EF2 37 km 5.8 mi 0
Aug 25, 2023 EF2 35 km 2.0 mi 0
Aug 1, 2022 EF2 57 km 1.8 mi 0
Oct 21, 2021 EF2 61 km 15.7 mi 0
Jul 29, 2021 EF2 100 km 2.7 mi 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 45 km 1.6 mi 0
Mar 23, 2011 EF2 37 km 9.0 mi 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF2 87 km 5.0 mi 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 31 km 12.0 mi 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 96 km 15.0 mi 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 57 km 15.0 mi 0
Aug 15, 1997 EF2 62 km 3.5 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (510 acres, 2005).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2005 UNNAMED 510 95 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 31°F (-0°C) 2.4 in Driest
March 40°F (5°C) 3.6 in
April 50°F (10°C) 3.5 in
May 60°F (15°C) 4.0 in
June 68°F (20°C) 3.9 in
July 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in Warmest, Wettest
August 71°F (22°C) 3.8 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.2 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.6 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.1 in
December 34°F (1°C) 3.0 in

Republic has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 30°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.4").

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