Weather & Climate in Shillington, PA

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

Shillington experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°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 45.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 344 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	53.7°F
	1% below US avg
January Average	31°F (-1°C)
July Average	76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	344 ft (105 m)
Area	0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density	5,462/sq mi
Coordinates	40.3026°N, 75.9671°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Berks County County
Nearest Airport	Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (RDG) 5 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.2"

19% above US avg

Wettest Month (May) 4.41"

Driest Month (Feb) 2.80"

Air Quality

AQI Median	40.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	92.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability	48.5 / 100
Community Resilience	85.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively High
Hurricane	Relatively Moderate
Earthquake	Relatively Moderate
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively High
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively High
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Very High
Lightning	Relatively High
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Relatively High
Cold Wave	Relatively High
Landslide	Relatively Moderate
Avalanche	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: M4.8.

Apr 5, 2024	2024 Tewksbury, New Jersey Earthquake	M4.8	111 km	3 km
Jan 16, 1994	2 km W of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania	M4.6	7 km	5 km
Jan 16, 1994	0 km E of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania	M4.2	4 km	5 km
Apr 5, 2024	7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey	M3.7	112 km	4 km
Jun 13, 2019	9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania	M3.4	131 km	27 km
Oct 23, 1990	3 km W of Hancocks Bridge, New Jersey	M3.2	96 km	10 km
Aug 26, 2003	4 km NNW of Milford, New Jersey	M3.1	80 km	3 km
Jan 9, 1992	4 km WNW of Robertsville, New Jersey	M3.1	138 km	8 km
Jun 3, 2010	4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania	M3.1	89 km	2 km
Nov 14, 1997	0 km S of Rothsville, Pennsylvania	M3.0	30 km	5 km
Feb 3, 2009	1 km ESE of Victory Gardens, New Jersey	M3.0	137 km	0 km
Apr 24, 2009	1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania	M2.9	94 km	1 km
Apr 27, 2024	7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey	M2.9	112 km	5 km
May 24, 2024	6 km E of Califon, New Jersey	M2.9	112 km	7 km
Jan 16, 1994	0 km SSE of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania	M2.9	4 km	5 km
Sep 15, 2019	5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania	M2.8	91 km	5 km
May 10, 1993	1 km NW of Whitfield, Pennsylvania	M2.8	7 km	5 km
Jul 1, 2009	3 km ESE of Pennsville, New Jersey	M2.8	84 km	5 km
Oct 25, 2009	4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania	M2.8	89 km	1 km
Oct 28, 1994	1 km E of Mount Vernon, Maryland	M2.7	124 km	—

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.

Year	Name	Category	Max Wind	Closest
2011	Irene	Category 1	75 mph	259 km
1991	Bob	Category 3	109 mph	298 km
1985	Gloria	Category 2	98 mph	204 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

407 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 9 fatalities, 296 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Sep 1, 2021	EF3	93 km	12.4 mi	0
Jul 29, 2021	EF3	84 km	3.4 mi	0
Jul 14, 2004	EF3	52 km	7.5 mi	0
May 31, 1998	EF3	21 km	8.3 mi	0
Jul 27, 1994	EF3	39 km	2.0 mi	3
Jul 27, 1994	EF3	66 km	4.0 mi	0
Jul 26, 1981	EF3	61 km	3.3 mi	0
Jun 7, 1980	EF3	99 km	1.5 mi	0
Jun 18, 1970	EF3	30 km	1.9 mi	1
Apr 28, 1961	EF3	78 km	0.3 mi	0
Mar 22, 1955	EF3	47 km	9.6 mi	1
Nov 4, 1950	EF3	17 km	15.9 mi	0
Sep 1, 2021	EF2	66 km	8.3 mi	1
Sep 1, 2021	EF2	59 km	5.9 mi	0
Jul 29, 2021	EF2	87 km	6.3 mi	0
Aug 4, 2020	EF2	89 km	20.8 mi	0
Oct 31, 2019	EF2	58 km	0.5 mi	0
May 28, 2019	EF2	17 km	3.1 mi	0
Feb 24, 2016	EF2	33 km	4.9 mi	0
Apr 28, 2011	EF2	84 km	2.6 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1895	HIGH BRIDGE, NJ	Earthquake	—	—	100 km
1840	PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA	Earthquake	—	—	86 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Wildfire History

5 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: PENOBSCOT (2,091 acres, 2009).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2009	PENOBSCOT	2,091	100 km
2004	CRYSTAL LAKE	1,838	96 km
2012	HOPEWELL FIRE	812	21 km
2015	RAZOR FIRE	728	58 km
2015	PIPELINE 1	666	94 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	31°F (-1°C)	3.4 in
February	31°F (-1°C)	2.8 in	Coldest, Driest
March	40°F (4°C)	3.5 in
April	50°F (10°C)	3.7 in
May	60°F (16°C)	4.4 in	Wettest
June	69°F (20°C)	4.3 in
July	76°F (25°C)	4.3 in	Warmest
August	72°F (22°C)	3.9 in
September	65°F (19°C)	4.1 in
October	54°F (12°C)	3.3 in
November	44°F (7°C)	3.8 in
December	34°F (1°C)	3.5 in

Shillington has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 31°F in February to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (2.8").

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