Weather & Climate in Templeton, PA

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

Templeton 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 897 feet.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	48.7°F
	10% below US avg
January Average	26°F (-3°C)
July Average	70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	897 ft (273 m)
Area	0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density	583/sq mi
Coordinates	40.9180°N, 79.4601°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Armstrong County County
Nearest Airport	Pittsburgh/Butler Regional (BTP) 27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.7"

20% above US avg

Snowfall 34.5"

Wettest Month (Jun) 4.49"

Driest Month (Feb) 2.56"

Air Quality

AQI Median	40.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	69.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability	42.9 / 100
Community Resilience	86.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Hurricane	Very 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 Moderate
Ice Storm	Relatively Low
Drought	No Rating
Cold Wave	Very Low
Landslide	Relatively Low
Avalanche	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

5 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	101 km	5 km
Mar 30, 2024	2 km SSW of Maple Ridge, Ohio	M3.0	134 km	6 km
Aug 7, 2000	2 km S of Limaville, Ohio	M2.9	142 km	5 km
Sep 11, 2024	4 km WNW of Claysville, Pennsylvania	M2.5	121 km	4 km
Dec 17, 1990	5 km SSE of Middleboro, Pennsylvania	M2.5	128 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

287 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 27 fatalities, 645 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998	EF4	99 km	36.5 mi	0
May 31, 1985	EF4	72 km	69.0 mi	0
May 31, 1985	EF4	87 km	29.0 mi	4
May 31, 1985	EF4	72 km	29.0 mi	7
Jun 3, 1980	EF4	38 km	11.8 mi	0
May 31, 1985	EF3	94 km	8.0 mi	0
May 31, 1985	EF3	85 km	17.0 mi	0
May 31, 1985	EF3	86 km	39.0 mi	9
Jul 11, 1976	EF3	63 km	11.8 mi	1
May 2, 1972	EF3	88 km	7.9 mi	0
Sep 3, 1963	EF3	83 km	8.4 mi	0
Aug 3, 1963	EF3	75 km	0.1 mi	2
Jun 26, 2024	EF2	61 km	10.8 mi	0
May 11, 2024	EF2	88 km	5.8 mi	0
Mar 31, 2022	EF2	12 km	8.6 mi	0
Apr 14, 2019	EF2	98 km	18.0 mi	0
Oct 2, 2018	EF2	86 km	1.6 mi	0
Oct 2, 2018	EF2	35 km	4.1 mi	0
Mar 23, 2011	EF2	75 km	9.0 mi	0
May 25, 2004	EF2	90 km	7.0 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	68 km
2021	UNNAMED	586	78 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	26°F (-3°C)	2.7 in	Coldest
February	28°F (-2°C)	2.6 in	Driest
March	37°F (3°C)	3.4 in
April	47°F (9°C)	3.5 in
May	58°F (14°C)	4.1 in
June	66°F (19°C)	4.5 in	Wettest
July	70°F (21°C)	4.4 in	Warmest
August	69°F (20°C)	4.1 in
September	62°F (17°C)	3.8 in
October	51°F (10°C)	3.1 in
November	41°F (5°C)	3.5 in
December	30°F (-1°C)	3.2 in

Templeton has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 26°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.6").

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