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Weather & Climate in Roscoe, PA

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

Roscoe experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°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 40.9 inches. The area receives 10.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 770 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.9°F
2% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation770 ft (235 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density3,333/sq mi
Coordinates40.0782°N, 79.8640°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyWestmoreland County County
Nearest AirportArnold Palmer Regional (LBE)
27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.9"
8% above US avg
Snowfall 10.3"
Wettest Month (May) 3.94"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.36"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score87.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability30.2 / 100
Community Resilience92.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

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

Jun 3, 2017 1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio M3.4 123 km 2 km
Apr 24, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M3.1 145 km 6 km
Apr 22, 2025 3 km ESE of Buffalo, Ohio M3.1 140 km 5 km
Apr 2, 2017 5 km W of Graysville, Ohio M3.0 126 km 4 km
Mar 30, 2024 2 km SSW of Maple Ridge, Ohio M3.0 136 km 6 km
May 9, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M2.9 145 km 5 km
Aug 7, 2000 2 km S of Limaville, Ohio M2.9 146 km 5 km
Apr 29, 2025 1 km SE of Pleasant City, Ohio M2.8 143 km 2 km
Aug 31, 2011 2 km NNW of Belmont, West Virginia M2.8 142 km 5 km
Sep 4, 2011 3 km N of Saint Marys, West Virginia M2.6 136 km 5 km
Sep 11, 2024 4 km WNW of Claysville, Pennsylvania M2.5 51 km 4 km
Aug 15, 2010 19 km ESE of Burnsville, West Virginia M2.5 148 km 17 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

241 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 15 fatalities, 531 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998 EF4 55 km 36.5 mi 0
Jun 3, 1980 EF4 65 km 11.8 mi 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 76 km 13.0 mi 1
May 31, 1985 EF3 97 km 39.0 mi 9
Jun 3, 1980 EF3 61 km 29.8 mi 0
Jul 11, 1976 EF3 43 km 11.8 mi 1
May 19, 1967 EF3 90 km 0.3 mi 1
Aug 3, 1963 EF3 27 km 0.1 mi 2
Jun 26, 2024 EF2 39 km 10.8 mi 0
May 11, 2024 EF2 27 km 5.8 mi 0
May 7, 2024 EF2 97 km 15.3 mi 0
Aug 25, 2023 EF2 36 km 2.0 mi 0
Aug 1, 2022 EF2 58 km 1.8 mi 0
Mar 31, 2022 EF2 94 km 8.6 mi 0
Oct 21, 2021 EF2 57 km 15.7 mi 0
Jul 29, 2021 EF2 98 km 2.7 mi 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 40 km 1.6 mi 0
Mar 23, 2011 EF2 25 km 9.0 mi 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF2 77 km 5.0 mi 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 41 km 12.0 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 96 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 31°F (-1°C) 2.4 in Driest
March 40°F (4°C) 3.5 in
April 50°F (10°C) 3.4 in
May 60°F (15°C) 3.9 in Wettest
June 68°F (20°C) 3.9 in
July 74°F (24°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 3.7 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.2 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.6 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.0 in
December 33°F (1°C) 2.8 in

Roscoe has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 30°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.4").

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