Sign In Register

Weather & Climate in Sylvania, PA

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

Sylvania experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 69°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 41.2 inches. The area receives 42.1 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 1,354 feet.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average46.9°F
13% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,354 ft (413 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density217/sq mi
Coordinates41.8012°N, 76.8658°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyBradford County County
Nearest AirportElmira/Corning Regional (ELM)
28 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.2"
8% above US avg
Snowfall 42.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.33"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.13"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score73.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability37.8 / 100
Community Resilience67.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very 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 Low
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: M3.2.

Feb 3, 2001 6 km W of Bath, New York M3.2 75 km 0 km
Jun 10, 2025 10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania M2.8 31 km 8 km
Mar 15, 2022 5 km SSW of Warsaw, New York M2.6 145 km 5 km
Jan 25, 1999 New York M2.5 131 km 3 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

177 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 11 fatalities, 133 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jul 21, 2003 EF3 89 km 2.5 mi 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF3 71 km 26.0 mi 2
May 31, 1998 EF3 66 km 62.0 mi 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 73 km 19.0 mi 6
May 2, 1983 EF3 30 km 15.0 mi 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 36 km 2.0 mi 0
Jul 29, 1976 EF3 75 km 25.0 mi 0
Aug 30, 1955 EF3 59 km 1.0 mi 0
Apr 14, 2019 EF2 78 km 3.7 mi 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 39 km 2.2 mi 0
Jun 13, 2018 EF2 17 km 5.2 mi 0
Jul 8, 2014 EF2 43 km 6.7 mi 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 44 km 0.9 mi 0
Aug 28, 1990 EF2 78 km 2.5 mi 0
Aug 28, 1988 EF2 71 km 1.5 mi 0
Jul 6, 1984 EF2 83 km 0.3 mi 0
May 2, 1983 EF2 50 km 9.8 mi 0
Apr 17, 1982 EF2 77 km 4.0 mi 0
Apr 14, 1974 EF2 50 km 12.8 mi 0
Aug 16, 1966 EF2 57 km 4.5 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

4 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BULL RUN (2,003 acres, 2008).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2008 BULL RUN 2,003 55 km
2009 WOODRUFF 757 52 km
2006 FIVE MILE FIRE 658 100 km
2006 OKOME ROAD 573 63 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-5°C) 2.1 in Driest
February 24°F (-5°C) 2.2 in Coldest
March 32°F (0°C) 2.7 in
April 43°F (6°C) 2.8 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.5 in
June 62°F (17°C) 4.3 in Wettest
July 69°F (21°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 3.2 in
September 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.9 in
November 38°F (3°C) 3.2 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 2.6 in

Sylvania has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 24°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (2.1").

View full profile of Sylvania, PA →