Weather & Climate in Sankertown, PA

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

Sankertown experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.7 inches. The area receives 38.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. 74% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 2,065 feet.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average49.6°F
8% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation2,065 ft (629 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density2,147/sq mi
Coordinates40.4714°N, 78.5920°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyCambria County County
Nearest AirportArnold Palmer Regional (LBE)
45 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.7"
18% above US avg
Snowfall 38.1"
Wettest Month (May) 4.41"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.65"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood
Good Days %73.7%
Unhealthy Days0

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score76.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability60.4 / 100
Community Resilience96.5 / 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 Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

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

Jun 13, 2019 9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania M3.4 92 km 27 km
Jun 3, 2010 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M3.1 144 km 2 km
Jan 17, 2016 3 km NE of Ranson, West Virginia M3.0 144 km 5 km
Apr 24, 2009 1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.9 140 km 1 km
Oct 25, 2009 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.8 143 km 1 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

186 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 2 fatalities, 231 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998 EF4 71 km 36.5 mi 0
May 31, 1985 EF4 79 km 69.0 mi 0
Jun 3, 1980 EF4 98 km 11.8 mi 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 90 km 13.0 mi 1
Jul 11, 1976 EF3 78 km 11.8 mi 1
Jun 26, 2024 EF2 91 km 10.8 mi 0
Aug 25, 2023 EF2 94 km 2.0 mi 0
Mar 31, 2022 EF2 77 km 8.6 mi 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 83 km 4.9 mi 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 89 km 2.9 mi 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 89 km 4.1 mi 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 78 km 1.6 mi 0
Mar 23, 2011 EF2 100 km 9.0 mi 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF2 55 km 5.0 mi 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 88 km 15.0 mi 0
Aug 15, 1997 EF2 64 km 3.5 mi 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 16 km 6.0 mi 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 91 km 10.0 mi 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 59 km 27.4 mi 0
Sep 26, 1994 EF2 26 km 3.5 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).

Wildfire History

3 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BEAR DEN (945 acres, 2014).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2014 BEAR DEN 945 70 km
2018 FIELDS RUN 711 95 km
2005 UNNAMED 510 72 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 2.7 in Driest
March 37°F (3°C) 3.5 in
April 49°F (9°C) 3.8 in
May 59°F (15°C) 4.4 in Wettest
June 67°F (20°C) 4.2 in
July 71°F (22°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.9 in
September 63°F (17°C) 4.3 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.8 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.6 in
December 31°F (-0°C) 3.4 in

Sankertown has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 26°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (2.7").

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