Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sheakleyville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°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 43.8 inches. The area receives 61.5 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 1,255 feet.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average
48.3°F
11% below US avg
January Average
25°F (-4°C)
July Average
70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days
275 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
1,255 ft (383 m)
Area
0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density
600/sq mi
Coordinates
41.4438°N, 80.2067°W
Timezone
America/New_York
County
Mercer County County
Nearest Airport
Venango Regional (FKL) 19 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall43.8"
15% above US avg
Snowfall61.5"
Wettest Month (Jun)4.49"
Driest Month (Feb)2.17"
Air Quality
AQI Median
40.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Low
Risk Score
77.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability
54.8 / 100
Community Resilience
75.5 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Flood
Relatively Moderate
Hail
Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind
Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave
Very Low
Winter Weather
Relatively Moderate
Lightning
Relatively High
Ice Storm
Relatively Low
Drought
No Rating
Cold Wave
Very Low
Landslide
Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
36 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
16 km
5 km
Jun 10, 2019
1 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio
M4.0
107 km
2 km
Jan 26, 2001
8 km NNW of Edgewood, Ohio
M3.9
74 km
5 km
Mar 12, 2007
Ohio
M3.7
100 km
5 km
Jun 30, 2003
6 km NW of Perry, Ohio
M3.6
92 km
5 km
Aug 28, 2023
7 km SE of Madison, Ohio
M3.6
71 km
5 km
Oct 16, 1993
8 km SSE of Madison, Ohio
M3.6
73 km
5 km
Jun 20, 2006
9 km WNW of North Perry, Ohio
M3.5
96 km
5 km
Mar 15, 1992
15 km NW of North Perry, Ohio
M3.5
101 km
5 km
Jan 26, 1991
1 km NNE of Mayfield Heights, Ohio
M3.4
104 km
5 km
Jun 3, 2001
3 km N of Edgewood, Ohio
M3.4
69 km
5 km
Jun 30, 2004
2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio
M3.3
82 km
5 km
Jul 1, 2013
5 km NNW of Fairport Harbor, Ohio
M3.2
98 km
5 km
Jan 9, 2008
6 km WNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio
M3.1
106 km
5 km
Mar 11, 2006
8 km NNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio
M3.1
105 km
5 km
Apr 25, 2010
2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio
M3.0
82 km
5 km
Mar 30, 2024
2 km SSW of Maple Ridge, Ohio
M3.0
94 km
6 km
Feb 23, 1995
3 km W of Ashtabula, Ohio
M2.9
70 km
5 km
Aug 7, 2000
2 km S of Limaville, Ohio
M2.9
96 km
5 km
Jan 4, 2022
3 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio
M2.8
108 km
5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
296 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 74 fatalities, 1,070 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
May 31, 1985
EF5
83 km
47.0 mi
18
May 31, 1985
EF4
50 km
29.0 mi
7
May 31, 1985
EF4
52 km
14.0 mi
12
May 31, 1985
EF4
26 km
56.2 mi
16
May 31, 1985
EF4
58 km
28.0 mi
0
Jun 3, 1980
EF4
97 km
11.8 mi
0
May 31, 1985
EF3
66 km
17.0 mi
0
May 31, 1985
EF3
73 km
39.0 mi
9
May 31, 1985
EF3
29 km
23.0 mi
2
May 31, 1985
EF3
46 km
8.0 mi
0
May 31, 1985
EF3
66 km
15.0 mi
0
May 2, 1983
EF3
92 km
28.0 mi
2
Oct 12, 1978
EF3
93 km
7.3 mi
0
May 2, 1972
EF3
3 km
7.9 mi
0
Jun 2, 1971
EF3
48 km
29.3 mi
0
Jun 20, 1969
EF3
80 km
84.1 mi
0
Aug 5, 1956
EF3
53 km
0.1 mi
2
Mar 1, 1955
EF3
43 km
2.5 mi
1
Aug 24, 2023
EF2
74 km
0.7 mi
0
Mar 31, 2022
EF2
97 km
8.6 mi
0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
Highest wave on record: 2.7 m (9 ft).
Year
Location
Cause
Max Wave
Deaths
Distance
1823
LAKE ERIE
Unknown
2.7 m
—
115 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Wildfire History
2 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: UNNAMED (628 acres, 1990).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
1990
UNNAMED
628
62 km
2021
UNNAMED
586
72 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
25°F (-4°C)
2.4 in
Coldest
February
26°F (-3°C)
2.2 in
Driest
March
35°F (2°C)
3.1 in
April
46°F (8°C)
3.4 in
May
57°F (14°C)
3.8 in
June
65°F (18°C)
4.5 in
Wettest
July
70°F (21°C)
4.3 in
Warmest
August
68°F (20°C)
4.0 in
September
61°F (16°C)
4.1 in
October
50°F (10°C)
3.2 in
November
40°F (5°C)
3.6 in
December
30°F (-1°C)
3.2 in
Sheakleyville has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 25°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.2").