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Weather & Climate in Wolfdale, PA

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

Wolfdale experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°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 41.3 inches. The area receives 31.9 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 1,069 feet.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.5°F
5% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,069 ft (326 m)
Area2.4 sq mi (6.2 km²)
Population Density1,189/sq mi
Coordinates40.1978°N, 80.3001°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyWashington County County
Nearest AirportPittsburgh International (PIT)
21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.3"
9% above US avg
Snowfall 31.9"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.06"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.32"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score83.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability22.7 / 100
Community Resilience87.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

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

Sep 25, 1998 2 km SW of Adamsville, Pennsylvania M4.5 144 km 5 km
Jun 3, 2017 1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio M3.4 90 km 2 km
Apr 24, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M3.1 112 km 6 km
Apr 22, 2025 3 km ESE of Buffalo, Ohio M3.1 106 km 5 km
Aug 31, 2011 3 km SE of Lowell, Ohio M3.1 126 km 5 km
Apr 2, 2017 5 km W of Graysville, Ohio M3.0 100 km 4 km
Mar 30, 2024 2 km SSW of Maple Ridge, Ohio M3.0 101 km 6 km
May 9, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M2.9 112 km 5 km
Aug 7, 2000 2 km S of Limaville, Ohio M2.9 111 km 5 km
Apr 29, 2025 1 km SE of Pleasant City, Ohio M2.8 110 km 2 km
Feb 3, 2025 0 km NE of Reno, Ohio M2.8 130 km 10 km
Aug 31, 2011 2 km NNW of Belmont, West Virginia M2.8 121 km 5 km
Sep 4, 2011 3 km N of Saint Marys, West Virginia M2.6 116 km 5 km
Jan 26, 2018 7 km NNW of Vincent, Ohio M2.5 148 km 11 km
Sep 11, 2024 4 km WNW of Claysville, Pennsylvania M2.5 15 km 4 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

263 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 15 fatalities, 554 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998 EF4 93 km 36.5 mi 0
Jun 3, 1980 EF4 70 km 11.8 mi 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 71 km 39.0 mi 9
Jun 3, 1980 EF3 82 km 29.8 mi 0
Oct 12, 1978 EF3 85 km 7.3 mi 0
Jul 11, 1976 EF3 70 km 11.8 mi 1
May 8, 1969 EF3 77 km 2.0 mi 1
Aug 3, 1963 EF3 38 km 0.1 mi 2
Jun 26, 2024 EF2 59 km 10.8 mi 0
May 11, 2024 EF2 22 km 5.8 mi 0
May 7, 2024 EF2 60 km 15.3 mi 0
Feb 28, 2024 EF2 84 km 4.1 mi 0
Aug 25, 2023 EF2 76 km 2.0 mi 0
Aug 1, 2022 EF2 28 km 1.8 mi 0
Oct 21, 2021 EF2 18 km 15.7 mi 0
Jul 29, 2021 EF2 76 km 6.2 mi 0
Jul 29, 2021 EF2 60 km 2.7 mi 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 77 km 1.6 mi 0
Mar 23, 2011 EF2 48 km 9.0 mi 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF2 100 km 5.0 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 2.3 in Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 3.3 in
April 49°F (10°C) 3.2 in
May 59°F (15°C) 4.0 in
June 68°F (20°C) 4.0 in
July 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in Warmest, Wettest
August 71°F (21°C) 3.5 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.2 in
October 53°F (11°C) 2.5 in
November 42°F (6°C) 3.1 in
December 33°F (0°C) 2.9 in

Wolfdale has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 28°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.3").

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