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Weather & Climate in Unionville, PA

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

Unionville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°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 41.5 inches. The area receives 43.8 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 785 feet.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average50.1°F
7% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation785 ft (239 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density1,133/sq mi
Coordinates40.9062°N, 77.8767°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyCentre County County
Nearest AirportState College Regional (SCE)
4 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.5"
9% above US avg
Snowfall 43.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.45"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.56"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score68.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability50.5 / 100
Community Resilience74.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.4.

Jun 13, 2019 9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania M3.4 62 km 27 km
Jun 3, 2010 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M3.1 119 km 2 km
Apr 24, 2009 1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.9 118 km 1 km
Sep 15, 2019 5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania M2.8 136 km 5 km
Jun 10, 2025 10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania M2.8 125 km 8 km
Oct 25, 2009 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.8 118 km 1 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

171 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 7 fatalities, 107 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
May 31, 1985 EF4 73 km 69.0 mi 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 68 km 19.0 mi 6
Jul 29, 1976 EF3 61 km 25.0 mi 0
Sep 3, 1963 EF3 92 km 8.4 mi 0
Apr 16, 1961 EF3 100 km 0.1 mi 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 47 km 4.9 mi 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 92 km 2.2 mi 0
May 23, 2011 EF2 64 km 4.7 mi 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 84 km 6.0 mi 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 90 km 27.4 mi 0
Sep 26, 1994 EF2 67 km 3.5 mi 0
Sep 18, 1991 EF2 27 km 4.0 mi 0
Nov 20, 1989 EF2 32 km 3.5 mi 0
Jun 20, 1989 EF2 68 km 2.0 mi 0
Jun 9, 1980 EF2 71 km 7.4 mi 0
Apr 9, 1980 EF2 51 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 28, 1978 EF2 85 km 3.3 mi 0
Jun 5, 1975 EF2 18 km 0.1 mi 0
Sep 21, 1967 EF2 80 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 16, 1966 EF2 86 km 4.5 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2008 BULL RUN 2,003 82 km
2018 FIELDS RUN 711 29 km
2006 FIVE MILE FIRE 658 47 km
2006 OKOME ROAD 573 68 km
2006 BEAR TRAP 561 39 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 2.6 in Driest
February 27°F (-3°C) 2.7 in Coldest
March 36°F (2°C) 3.3 in
April 47°F (8°C) 3.2 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.9 in
June 65°F (18°C) 4.5 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 3.5 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.6 in
October 50°F (10°C) 3.0 in
November 40°F (5°C) 3.4 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 2.9 in

Unionville has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 27°F in February to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (2.6").

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