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Weather & Climate in Saltillo, PA
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Saltillo experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°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 40.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 824 feet.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 52.0°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 824 ft (251 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,808/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2118°N, 78.0062°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Blair County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hagerstown Regional/Richard A Henson Field (HGR) 38 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 77.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 57.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 94.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| 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
13 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.6.
| Jul 16, 2010 | 5 km NNW of Barnesville, Maryland | M3.6 | 117 km | 7 km |
| Jun 13, 2019 | 9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania | M3.4 | 48 km | 27 km |
| Jun 3, 2010 | 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania | M3.1 | 89 km | 2 km |
| Jan 17, 2016 | 3 km NE of Ranson, West Virginia | M3.0 | 100 km | 5 km |
| Nov 14, 1997 | 0 km S of Rothsville, Pennsylvania | M3.0 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Apr 24, 2009 | 1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania | M2.9 | 85 km | 1 km |
| Sep 15, 2019 | 5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania | M2.8 | 98 km | 5 km |
| Oct 25, 2009 | 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania | M2.8 | 89 km | 1 km |
| Mar 15, 1993 | 5 km W of Columbia, Maryland | M2.7 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Mar 11, 1995 | 0 km ENE of Landisville, Pennsylvania | M2.7 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Jan 13, 1990 | 6 km ENE of Eldersburg, Maryland | M2.6 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Jun 25, 2021 | 2 km SE of Woodlawn, Maryland | M2.6 | 150 km | 3 km |
| Mar 10, 1993 | 3 km WSW of Columbia, Maryland | M2.5 | 145 km | 5 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: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 38 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 22, 1983 | EF3 | 86 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 7, 1980 | EF3 | 90 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 16, 1961 | EF3 | 45 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 5, 1952 | EF3 | 99 km | 17.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 19, 2019 | EF2 | 37 km | 2.9 mi | 0 |
| Apr 19, 2019 | EF2 | 49 km | 4.9 mi | 0 |
| May 23, 2011 | EF2 | 85 km | 4.7 mi | 0 |
| Apr 28, 2011 | EF2 | 93 km | 2.6 mi | 0 |
| Sep 17, 2004 | EF2 | 98 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 17, 2004 | EF2 | 94 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 19, 1996 | EF2 | 96 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 19, 1996 | EF2 | 73 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 26, 1994 | EF2 | 75 km | 3.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 30, 1994 | EF2 | 55 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 9, 1992 | EF2 | 90 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 18, 1991 | EF2 | 53 km | 4.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 20, 1989 | EF2 | 48 km | 3.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 20, 1989 | EF2 | 46 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 31, 1985 | EF2 | 94 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 9, 1980 | EF2 | 73 km | 7.4 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
2 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BEAR DEN (945 acres, 2014).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2014 | BEAR DEN | 945 | 70 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 510 | 77 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.8 in |
Saltillo has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 29°F in February to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (2.5").