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Weather & Climate in Valley View CDP (Schuylkill County), PA

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

Valley View CDP (Schuylkill County) 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 43.7 inches. The area receives 28.6 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 791 feet.

Temperature

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

Geography

Elevation791 ft (241 m)
Area3.3 sq mi (8.5 km²)
Population Density393/sq mi
Coordinates40.6481°N, 76.5352°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyNorthumberland County County
Nearest AirportHarrisburg International (MDT)
34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.7"
15% above US avg
Snowfall 28.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.53"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.76"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score79.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability52.8 / 100
Community Resilience89.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively Moderate
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

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

Apr 5, 2024 2024 Tewksbury, New Jersey Earthquake M4.8 150 km 3 km
Jan 16, 1994 2 km W of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.6 55 km 5 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km E of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.2 57 km 5 km
Jun 13, 2019 9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania M3.4 86 km 27 km
Aug 26, 2003 4 km NNW of Milford, New Jersey M3.1 121 km 3 km
Jun 3, 2010 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M3.1 73 km 2 km
Nov 14, 1997 0 km S of Rothsville, Pennsylvania M3.0 61 km 5 km
Apr 24, 2009 1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.9 77 km 1 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km SSE of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M2.9 58 km 5 km
Sep 15, 2019 5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania M2.8 87 km 5 km
Jun 10, 2025 10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania M2.8 102 km 8 km
May 10, 1993 1 km NW of Whitfield, Pennsylvania M2.8 55 km 5 km
Jul 1, 2009 3 km ESE of Pennsville, New Jersey M2.8 143 km 5 km
Oct 25, 2009 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.8 72 km 1 km
Mar 11, 1995 0 km ENE of Landisville, Pennsylvania M2.7 62 km 5 km
Oct 28, 1994 1 km E of Mount Vernon, Maryland M2.7 150 km —
Jan 25, 2015 4 km ESE of Downingtown, Pennsylvania M2.6 104 km 2 km
Oct 28, 1996 2 km W of Reinholds, Pennsylvania M2.6 54 km 5 km
Jan 18, 1994 3 km SE of Clay, Pennsylvania M2.6 57 km 5 km
Jan 13, 1990 6 km ENE of Eldersburg, Maryland M2.6 139 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 2 98 mph 259 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

324 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 13 fatalities, 241 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jul 14, 2004 EF3 41 km 7.5 mi 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 57 km 8.3 mi 0
Jul 27, 1994 EF3 98 km 2.0 mi 3
May 31, 1985 EF3 79 km 19.0 mi 6
Jul 26, 1981 EF3 82 km 3.3 mi 0
Jun 7, 1980 EF3 90 km 1.5 mi 0
Jul 29, 1976 EF3 87 km 25.0 mi 0
Jun 18, 1970 EF3 34 km 1.9 mi 1
Nov 4, 1950 EF3 61 km 15.9 mi 0
May 28, 2019 EF2 76 km 3.1 mi 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 92 km 4.9 mi 0
Apr 14, 2019 EF2 61 km 3.7 mi 0
Jun 13, 2018 EF2 88 km 2.9 mi 0
Feb 25, 2017 EF2 93 km 12.5 mi 0
Feb 24, 2016 EF2 83 km 4.9 mi 0
May 23, 2011 EF2 55 km 4.7 mi 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 27 km 1.1 mi 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 69 km 2.6 mi 0
Dec 1, 2006 EF2 61 km 20.0 mi 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 89 km 7.0 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1895 HIGH BRIDGE, NJ Earthquake — — 139 km
1840 PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA Earthquake — — 147 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Wildfire History

5 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: PENOBSCOT (2,091 acres, 2009).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2009 PENOBSCOT 2,091 83 km
2004 CRYSTAL LAKE 1,838 82 km
2012 HOPEWELL FIRE 812 82 km
2015 RAZOR FIRE 728 73 km
2015 PIPELINE 1 666 89 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 2.8 in Driest
March 37°F (3°C) 3.2 in
April 48°F (9°C) 3.7 in
May 58°F (14°C) 4.5 in
June 66°F (19°C) 4.5 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.7 in
September 63°F (17°C) 4.1 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.3 in
November 42°F (5°C) 3.9 in
December 32°F (0°C) 3.3 in

Valley View CDP (Schuylkill County) has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 27°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.8").

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