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Weather & Climate in Ridgway, PA

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

Ridgway experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°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 45.6 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 40. The city sits at an elevation of 1,752 feet.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average47.6°F
12% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,752 ft (534 m)
Area2.6 sq mi (6.8 km²)
Population Density1,529/sq mi
Coordinates41.4319°N, 78.7271°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyElk County County
Nearest AirportDubois Regional (DUJ)
20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.6"
20% above US avg
Snowfall 52.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.88"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.56"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

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

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.

Sep 25, 1998 2 km SW of Adamsville, Pennsylvania M4.5 139 km 5 km
Feb 3, 2001 6 km W of Bath, New York M3.2 150 km 0 km
Mar 15, 2022 5 km SSW of Warsaw, New York M2.6 148 km 5 km
Dec 17, 1990 5 km SSE of Middleboro, Pennsylvania M2.5 130 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

153 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 14 fatalities, 173 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
May 31, 1985 EF4 28 km 69.0 mi 0
May 31, 1985 EF4 76 km 29.0 mi 7
May 31, 1985 EF4 34 km 29.0 mi 4
Jul 21, 2003 EF3 86 km 2.5 mi 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 69 km 17.0 mi 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 95 km 8.0 mi 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 79 km 13.0 mi 0
Jun 20, 1969 EF3 100 km 84.1 mi 0
Sep 3, 1963 EF3 1 km 8.4 mi 0
May 15, 1961 EF3 75 km 3.0 mi 0
Mar 31, 2022 EF2 86 km 8.6 mi 0
Apr 14, 2019 EF2 61 km 18.0 mi 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 49 km 4.1 mi 0
Jul 24, 2010 EF2 85 km 7.6 mi 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 59 km 27.4 mi 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 63 km 10.0 mi 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 98 km 6.0 mi 0
Sep 26, 1994 EF2 82 km 3.5 mi 0
Jun 13, 1994 EF2 93 km 3.0 mi 0
Sep 23, 1986 EF2 78 km 0.5 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 73 km
2006 FIVE MILE FIRE 658 71 km
1990 UNNAMED 628 63 km
2021 UNNAMED 586 58 km
2006 BEAR TRAP 561 77 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 2.8 in
February 25°F (-4°C) 2.6 in Coldest, Driest
March 34°F (1°C) 3.5 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.5 in
May 55°F (13°C) 4.1 in
June 63°F (17°C) 4.9 in Wettest
July 69°F (20°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 4.0 in
September 59°F (15°C) 3.9 in
October 48°F (9°C) 3.2 in
November 38°F (3°C) 3.7 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 3.4 in

Ridgway has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 25°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (2.6").

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