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Weather & Climate in Smicksburg, PA

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

Smicksburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°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 45.7 inches. The area receives 34.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 1,161 feet.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average48.7°F
10% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,161 ft (354 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density373/sq mi
Coordinates40.8701°N, 79.1713°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyIndiana County County
Nearest AirportDubois Regional (DUJ)
26 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.7"
20% above US avg
Snowfall 34.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.57"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.72"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score63.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability70.5 / 100
Community Resilience68.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively 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 High
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively High
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

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

Sep 25, 1998 2 km SW of Adamsville, Pennsylvania M4.5 123 km 5 km
Jun 13, 2019 9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania M3.4 149 km 27 km
Sep 11, 2024 4 km WNW of Claysville, Pennsylvania M2.5 136 km 4 km
Dec 17, 1990 5 km SSE of Middleboro, Pennsylvania M2.5 144 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

241 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 17 fatalities, 489 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998 EF4 91 km 36.5 mi 0
May 31, 1985 EF4 85 km 29.0 mi 4
May 31, 1985 EF4 54 km 69.0 mi 0
May 31, 1985 EF4 84 km 29.0 mi 7
Jun 3, 1980 EF4 53 km 11.8 mi 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 94 km 17.0 mi 0
Jul 11, 1976 EF3 64 km 11.8 mi 1
Sep 3, 1963 EF3 71 km 8.4 mi 0
Aug 3, 1963 EF3 86 km 0.1 mi 2
Jun 26, 2024 EF2 67 km 10.8 mi 0
Mar 31, 2022 EF2 18 km 8.6 mi 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 30 km 4.1 mi 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 83 km 1.6 mi 0
Mar 23, 2011 EF2 81 km 9.0 mi 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF2 34 km 5.0 mi 0
Aug 15, 1997 EF2 61 km 3.5 mi 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 50 km 6.0 mi 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 27 km 10.0 mi 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 20 km 27.4 mi 0
Sep 26, 1994 EF2 50 km 3.5 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (628 acres, 1990).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
1990 UNNAMED 628 77 km
2021 UNNAMED 586 85 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 2.7 in Driest
March 36°F (2°C) 3.7 in
April 47°F (8°C) 3.6 in
May 57°F (14°C) 4.1 in
June 66°F (19°C) 4.6 in Wettest
July 70°F (21°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 4.1 in
September 62°F (16°C) 3.9 in
October 50°F (10°C) 3.2 in
November 40°F (5°C) 3.6 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 3.4 in

Smicksburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 26°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (2.7").

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