Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rockdale Acres 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 49.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 114.2 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 1,225 feet.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average
47.1°F
13% below US avg
January Average
24°F (-4°C)
July Average
69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days
275 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
1,225 ft (373 m)
Area
0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density
1,160/sq mi
Coordinates
41.7640°N, 79.9233°W
Timezone
America/New_York
County
Venango County County
Nearest Airport
Erie International/Tom Ridge Field (ERI) 26 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall49.0"
29% above US avg
Snowfall114.2"
Wettest Month (Jun)4.61"
Driest Month (Feb)2.52"
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
36 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
49 km
5 km
Jun 10, 2019
1 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio
M4.0
128 km
2 km
Jan 26, 2001
8 km NNW of Edgewood, Ohio
M3.9
75 km
5 km
Mar 12, 2007
Ohio
M3.7
133 km
5 km
Jun 30, 2003
6 km NW of Perry, Ohio
M3.6
106 km
5 km
Aug 28, 2023
7 km SE of Madison, Ohio
M3.6
87 km
5 km
Oct 16, 1993
8 km SSE of Madison, Ohio
M3.6
91 km
5 km
Jun 20, 2006
9 km WNW of North Perry, Ohio
M3.5
109 km
5 km
Mar 15, 1992
15 km NW of North Perry, Ohio
M3.5
111 km
5 km
Jan 26, 1991
1 km NNE of Mayfield Heights, Ohio
M3.4
130 km
5 km
Jun 3, 2001
3 km N of Edgewood, Ohio
M3.4
72 km
5 km
Jun 30, 2004
2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio
M3.3
96 km
5 km
Jul 1, 2013
5 km NNW of Fairport Harbor, Ohio
M3.2
114 km
5 km
Jan 9, 2008
6 km WNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio
M3.1
125 km
5 km
Mar 11, 2006
8 km NNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio
M3.1
122 km
5 km
Apr 25, 2010
2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio
M3.0
96 km
5 km
Mar 30, 2024
2 km SSW of Maple Ridge, Ohio
M3.0
135 km
6 km
Jun 16, 2004
11 km NNW of Angola on the Lake, New York
M2.9
131 km
6 km
Feb 23, 1995
3 km W of Ashtabula, Ohio
M2.9
76 km
5 km
Aug 7, 2000
2 km S of Limaville, Ohio
M2.9
136 km
5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
222 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 51 fatalities, 477 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
May 31, 1985
EF4
35 km
29.0 mi
7
May 31, 1985
EF4
53 km
14.0 mi
12
May 31, 1985
EF4
19 km
28.0 mi
0
May 31, 1985
EF4
76 km
29.0 mi
4
May 31, 1985
EF4
59 km
56.2 mi
16
May 31, 1985
EF3
20 km
23.0 mi
2
May 31, 1985
EF3
97 km
15.0 mi
0
May 31, 1985
EF3
65 km
13.0 mi
0
May 31, 1985
EF3
11 km
8.0 mi
0
May 31, 1985
EF3
38 km
17.0 mi
0
May 2, 1983
EF3
50 km
28.0 mi
2
May 2, 1972
EF3
41 km
7.9 mi
0
Jun 2, 1971
EF3
21 km
29.3 mi
0
Jun 20, 1969
EF3
37 km
84.1 mi
0
Aug 5, 1956
EF3
94 km
0.1 mi
2
Mar 1, 1955
EF3
83 km
2.5 mi
1
Apr 14, 2019
EF2
53 km
18.0 mi
0
Oct 2, 2018
EF2
36 km
4.1 mi
0
Oct 2, 2018
EF2
94 km
4.1 mi
0
Nov 5, 2017
EF2
66 km
6.7 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
—
106 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
46 km
2021
UNNAMED
586
48 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
24°F (-4°C)
2.6 in
Coldest
February
25°F (-4°C)
2.5 in
Driest
March
34°F (1°C)
3.2 in
April
45°F (7°C)
3.5 in
May
56°F (13°C)
3.9 in
June
64°F (18°C)
4.6 in
Wettest
July
69°F (21°C)
4.4 in
Warmest
August
67°F (20°C)
4.4 in
September
60°F (16°C)
4.3 in
October
50°F (10°C)
3.8 in
November
39°F (4°C)
4.2 in
December
29°F (-2°C)
3.7 in
Rockdale Acres has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 24°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (2.5").