Weather & Climate in Tunkhannock, PA

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

Tunkhannock has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 68°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 46.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 82.7 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 656 feet.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	45.2°F
	16% below US avg
January Average	22°F (-6°C)
July Average	68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days	275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	656 ft (200 m)
Area	0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density	1,871/sq mi
Coordinates	41.5411°N, 75.9491°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Lackawanna County County
Nearest Airport	Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International (AVP) 18 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.7"

23% above US avg

Snowfall 82.7"

Wettest Month (Jun) 4.06"

Driest Month (Jan) 2.36"

Air Quality

AQI Median	40.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	89.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	60.7 / 100
Community Resilience	85.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Hurricane	Relatively Moderate
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively High
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Relatively High
Lightning	Relatively High
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	No Rating
Cold Wave	Relatively High
Landslide	Relatively Low
Avalanche	Very Low

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

Earthquake History

19 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.

Apr 5, 2024	2024 Tewksbury, New Jersey Earthquake	M4.8	137 km	3 km
Jan 16, 1994	2 km W of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania	M4.6	135 km	5 km
Jan 16, 1994	0 km E of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania	M4.2	135 km	5 km
Apr 5, 2024	7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey	M3.7	138 km	4 km
Feb 3, 2001	6 km W of Bath, New York	M3.2	149 km	0 km
Aug 26, 2003	4 km NNW of Milford, New Jersey	M3.1	126 km	3 km
Feb 3, 2009	1 km ESE of Victory Gardens, New Jersey	M3.0	140 km	0 km
Jan 16, 1994	0 km SSE of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania	M2.9	136 km	5 km
May 24, 2024	6 km E of Califon, New Jersey	M2.9	136 km	7 km
Apr 27, 2024	7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey	M2.9	138 km	5 km
May 10, 1993	1 km NW of Whitfield, Pennsylvania	M2.8	133 km	5 km
Jun 10, 2025	10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania	M2.8	60 km	8 km
Apr 5, 2024	6 km ESE of Califon, New Jersey	M2.6	137 km	6 km
Oct 28, 1996	2 km W of Reinholds, Pennsylvania	M2.6	143 km	5 km
Apr 10, 2024	5 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey	M2.6	139 km	9 km
May 1, 2024	1 km NW of Gladstone, New Jersey	M2.6	140 km	5 km
Aug 14, 2015	3 km SE of Mendham, New Jersey	M2.6	145 km	8 km
Jan 8, 1995	1 km WSW of Montrose Manor, Pennsylvania	M2.5	138 km	5 km
May 7, 1994	2 km SW of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania	M2.5	137 km	5 km

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

Hurricane History

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

Year	Name	Category	Max Wind	Closest
1985	Gloria	Category 1	86 mph	246 km

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

Tornado History

206 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 3 fatalities, 90 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998	EF3	12 km	26.0 mi	2
May 31, 1998	EF3	61 km	62.0 mi	0
May 31, 1998	EF3	76 km	20.0 mi	0
May 2, 1983	EF3	81 km	15.0 mi	0
May 2, 1983	EF3	70 km	2.0 mi	0
Jul 26, 1981	EF3	91 km	3.3 mi	0
Mar 21, 1976	EF3	90 km	0.5 mi	0
Apr 22, 2023	EF2	90 km	10.0 mi	0
Apr 14, 2019	EF2	55 km	3.7 mi	0
Jun 13, 2018	EF2	34 km	2.9 mi	0
Jun 13, 2018	EF2	65 km	5.2 mi	0
Feb 25, 2017	EF2	36 km	12.5 mi	0
Jul 8, 2014	EF2	44 km	6.7 mi	0
Apr 27, 2011	EF2	94 km	0.9 mi	0
Jul 23, 2010	EF2	50 km	25.7 mi	0
Jul 29, 2009	EF2	90 km	4.6 mi	0
Dec 1, 2006	EF2	52 km	20.0 mi	0
May 31, 1998	EF2	67 km	2.0 mi	0
May 31, 1998	EF2	68 km	3.0 mi	0
Nov 8, 1996	EF2	90 km	2.0 mi	0

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

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1895	HIGH BRIDGE, NJ	Earthquake	—	—	132 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Wildfire History

8 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: 16 MILE (7,896 acres, 2016).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2016	16 MILE	7,896	77 km
2009	PENOBSCOT	2,091	39 km
2004	CRYSTAL LAKE	1,838	43 km
2020	SEVEN PINES	790	67 km
2015	RAZOR FIRE	728	88 km
2015	PIPELINE 1	666	52 km
2016	BEAR TOWN	649	73 km
1999	WORTHINGTO	514	93 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	22°F (-6°C)	2.4 in	Coldest, Driest
February	25°F (-4°C)	2.4 in
March	34°F (1°C)	2.8 in
April	45°F (7°C)	3.3 in
May	56°F (13°C)	3.7 in
June	65°F (18°C)	4.1 in	Wettest
July	68°F (20°C)	3.7 in
August	68°F (20°C)	3.5 in	Warmest
September	61°F (16°C)	3.5 in
October	50°F (10°C)	3.0 in
November	40°F (5°C)	3.3 in
December	30°F (-1°C)	2.8 in

Tunkhannock has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 22°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 38.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (2.4").

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