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Weather & Climate in Strabane, PA

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

Strabane 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 41.3 inches. The area receives 31.9 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 1,052 feet.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.5°F
5% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,052 ft (321 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density1,778/sq mi
Coordinates40.2504°N, 80.1985°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyWashington County County
Nearest AirportPittsburgh International (PIT)
17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.3"
9% above US avg
Snowfall 31.9"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.06"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.32"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score83.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability22.7 / 100
Community Resilience87.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

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

Sep 25, 1998 2 km SW of Adamsville, Pennsylvania M4.5 139 km 5 km
Jun 3, 2017 1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio M3.4 100 km 2 km
Apr 24, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M3.1 122 km 6 km
Apr 22, 2025 3 km ESE of Buffalo, Ohio M3.1 116 km 5 km
Aug 31, 2011 3 km SE of Lowell, Ohio M3.1 136 km 5 km
Apr 2, 2017 5 km W of Graysville, Ohio M3.0 110 km 4 km
Mar 30, 2024 2 km SSW of Maple Ridge, Ohio M3.0 102 km 6 km
May 9, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M2.9 122 km 5 km
Aug 7, 2000 2 km S of Limaville, Ohio M2.9 113 km 5 km
Apr 29, 2025 1 km SE of Pleasant City, Ohio M2.8 120 km 2 km
Feb 3, 2025 0 km NE of Reno, Ohio M2.8 141 km 10 km
Aug 31, 2011 2 km NNW of Belmont, West Virginia M2.8 132 km 5 km
Sep 4, 2011 3 km N of Saint Marys, West Virginia M2.6 126 km 5 km
Sep 11, 2024 4 km WNW of Claysville, Pennsylvania M2.5 25 km 4 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

273 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 16 fatalities, 584 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998 EF4 86 km 36.5 mi 0
Jun 3, 1980 EF4 60 km 11.8 mi 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 67 km 39.0 mi 9
Jun 3, 1980 EF3 84 km 29.8 mi 0
Oct 12, 1978 EF3 86 km 7.3 mi 0
Jul 11, 1976 EF3 60 km 11.8 mi 1
May 8, 1969 EF3 85 km 2.0 mi 1
Aug 3, 1963 EF3 28 km 0.1 mi 2
Jun 26, 2024 EF2 48 km 10.8 mi 0
May 11, 2024 EF2 12 km 5.8 mi 0
May 7, 2024 EF2 63 km 15.3 mi 0
Feb 28, 2024 EF2 94 km 4.1 mi 0
Aug 25, 2023 EF2 70 km 2.0 mi 0
Aug 1, 2022 EF2 38 km 1.8 mi 0
Mar 31, 2022 EF2 95 km 8.6 mi 0
Oct 21, 2021 EF2 26 km 15.7 mi 0
Jul 29, 2021 EF2 79 km 6.2 mi 0
Jul 29, 2021 EF2 69 km 2.7 mi 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 69 km 1.6 mi 0
Mar 23, 2011 EF2 39 km 9.0 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 2.3 in Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 3.3 in
April 49°F (10°C) 3.2 in
May 59°F (15°C) 4.0 in
June 68°F (20°C) 4.0 in
July 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in Warmest, Wettest
August 71°F (21°C) 3.5 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.2 in
October 53°F (11°C) 2.5 in
November 42°F (6°C) 3.1 in
December 33°F (0°C) 2.9 in

Strabane has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 28°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.3").

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