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Weather & Climate in Schenley, PA

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

Schenley experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°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 43.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 1,124 feet.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.8°F
4% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,124 ft (343 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Population Density64/sq mi
Coordinates40.6862°N, 79.6489°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyArmstrong County County
Nearest AirportPittsburgh/Butler Regional (BTP)
17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.5"
14% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.29"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.36"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score69.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability42.9 / 100
Community Resilience86.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.

Sep 25, 1998 2 km SW of Adamsville, Pennsylvania M4.5 109 km 5 km
Mar 30, 2024 2 km SSW of Maple Ridge, Ohio M3.0 121 km 6 km
Aug 7, 2000 2 km S of Limaville, Ohio M2.9 130 km 5 km
Sep 11, 2024 4 km WNW of Claysville, Pennsylvania M2.5 92 km 4 km
Dec 17, 1990 5 km SSE of Middleboro, Pennsylvania M2.5 146 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

299 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 23 fatalities, 594 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998 EF4 80 km 36.5 mi 0
May 31, 1985 EF4 99 km 69.0 mi 0
May 31, 1985 EF4 96 km 29.0 mi 7
Jun 3, 1980 EF4 8 km 11.8 mi 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 71 km 39.0 mi 9
Jul 11, 1976 EF3 39 km 11.8 mi 1
May 2, 1972 EF3 99 km 7.9 mi 0
Aug 3, 1963 EF3 45 km 0.1 mi 2
Jun 26, 2024 EF2 32 km 10.8 mi 0
May 11, 2024 EF2 58 km 5.8 mi 0
May 7, 2024 EF2 98 km 15.3 mi 0
Aug 25, 2023 EF2 83 km 2.0 mi 0
Mar 31, 2022 EF2 28 km 8.6 mi 0
Oct 21, 2021 EF2 89 km 15.7 mi 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 65 km 4.1 mi 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 64 km 1.6 mi 0
Mar 23, 2011 EF2 46 km 9.0 mi 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF2 93 km 7.0 mi 1
Apr 28, 2002 EF2 38 km 5.0 mi 0
Apr 9, 2001 EF2 83 km 4.0 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (628 acres, 1990).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
1990 UNNAMED 628 95 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 2.4 in Driest
March 38°F (3°C) 3.3 in
April 48°F (9°C) 3.4 in
May 58°F (15°C) 4.0 in
June 67°F (19°C) 4.3 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.9 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.6 in
October 51°F (11°C) 2.9 in
November 42°F (5°C) 3.2 in
December 31°F (-0°C) 3.0 in

Schenley has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 28°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.4").

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