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Weather & Climate in Sayre, PA

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

Sayre 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 41.2 inches. The area receives 42.1 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 773 feet.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average46.9°F
13% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation773 ft (236 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²)
Population Density2,695/sq mi
Coordinates41.9857°N, 76.5208°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyBradford County County
Nearest AirportElmira/Corning Regional (ELM)
24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.2"
8% above US avg
Snowfall 42.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.94"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.13"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score73.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability37.8 / 100
Community Resilience67.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively 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

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.2.

Feb 3, 2001 6 km W of Bath, New York M3.2 82 km 0 km
Jun 10, 2025 10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania M2.8 49 km 8 km
Jan 25, 1999 New York M2.5 137 km 3 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

163 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 7 fatalities, 80 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998 EF3 56 km 26.0 mi 2
May 31, 1998 EF3 32 km 62.0 mi 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 2 km 2.0 mi 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 14 km 15.0 mi 0
Aug 30, 1955 EF3 51 km 1.0 mi 0
Apr 14, 2019 EF2 89 km 3.7 mi 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 73 km 2.2 mi 0
Jun 13, 2018 EF2 100 km 2.9 mi 0
Jun 13, 2018 EF2 33 km 5.2 mi 0
Jul 8, 2014 EF2 49 km 6.7 mi 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 88 km 7.4 mi 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 26 km 0.9 mi 0
May 16, 2009 EF2 96 km 5.7 mi 0
Sep 18, 1991 EF2 85 km 4.0 mi 0
Aug 28, 1990 EF2 64 km 2.5 mi 0
Oct 14, 1989 EF2 84 km 2.0 mi 2
Aug 28, 1988 EF2 60 km 1.5 mi 0
Jul 6, 1984 EF2 84 km 0.3 mi 0
May 2, 1983 EF2 77 km 9.8 mi 0
Apr 17, 1982 EF2 88 km 4.0 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

3 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BULL RUN (2,003 acres, 2008).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2008 BULL RUN 2,003 90 km
2009 WOODRUFF 757 84 km
2006 OKOME ROAD 573 98 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-5°C) 2.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 25°F (-4°C) 2.2 in
March 34°F (1°C) 2.6 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.1 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.4 in
June 65°F (18°C) 3.9 in Wettest
July 69°F (21°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 67°F (20°C) 3.2 in
September 60°F (16°C) 3.4 in
October 49°F (9°C) 2.9 in
November 39°F (4°C) 3.2 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 2.6 in

Sayre has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 24°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (2.1").

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