All Countries
Weather & Climate in Shanksville, PA
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shanksville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°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 39.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 2,225 feet.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-3°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 49.7°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,225 ft (678 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 820/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.0174°N, 78.9069°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Cambria County County |
| Nearest Airport | Greater Cumberland Regional (CBE) 29 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 76.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 60.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 96.5 / 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
3 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 | 127 km | 27 km |
| Jan 17, 2016 | 3 km NE of Ranson, West Virginia | M3.0 | 121 km | 5 km |
| Sep 11, 2024 | 4 km WNW of Claysville, Pennsylvania | M2.5 | 132 km | 4 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
202 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 5 fatalities, 326 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 2, 1998 | EF4 | 27 km | 36.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 3, 1980 | EF4 | 99 km | 11.8 mi | 0 |
| May 31, 1998 | EF3 | 33 km | 13.0 mi | 1 |
| Jul 11, 1976 | EF3 | 63 km | 11.8 mi | 1 |
| May 19, 1967 | EF3 | 80 km | 0.3 mi | 1 |
| Aug 3, 1963 | EF3 | 89 km | 0.1 mi | 2 |
| Jun 26, 2024 | EF2 | 77 km | 10.8 mi | 0 |
| Aug 25, 2023 | EF2 | 48 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 31, 2022 | EF2 | 99 km | 8.6 mi | 0 |
| Apr 19, 2019 | EF2 | 91 km | 2.9 mi | 0 |
| Oct 2, 2018 | EF2 | 44 km | 1.6 mi | 0 |
| Mar 23, 2011 | EF2 | 77 km | 9.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 28, 2002 | EF2 | 67 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 2, 1998 | EF2 | 33 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 2, 1998 | EF2 | 72 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 2, 1998 | EF2 | 70 km | 12.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 15, 1997 | EF2 | 49 km | 3.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 19, 1996 | EF2 | 61 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 26, 1994 | EF2 | 80 km | 3.5 mi | 0 |
| Oct 1, 1986 | EF2 | 73 km | 4.5 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 | 28 km |
| 2001 | SOUTH BRANCH | 519 | 94 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 510 | 22 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-3°C) | 2.9 in | |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.2 in |
Shanksville has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 27°F in February to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.8").