Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Youngsville has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 67°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 48.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 115.7 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 1,201 feet.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average
45.1°F
16% below US avg
January Average
22°F (-6°C)
July Average
67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days
275 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
1,201 ft (366 m)
Area
0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density
1,255/sq mi
Coordinates
41.8525°N, 79.3167°W
Timezone
America/New_York
County
Warren County County
Nearest Airport
Bradford Regional (BFD) 35 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall48.9"
29% above US avg
Snowfall115.7"
Wettest Month (Jun)4.84"
Driest Month (Feb)2.52"
Air Quality
AQI Median
40.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Low
Risk Score
65.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability
50.9 / 100
Community Resilience
79.8 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Very Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Flood
Relatively Moderate
Hail
Very Low
Strong Wind
Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave
Very Low
Winter Weather
Relatively Low
Lightning
Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm
Very 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
21 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
98 km
5 km
Jan 26, 2001
8 km NNW of Edgewood, Ohio
M3.9
123 km
5 km
Feb 6, 2023
1 km NE of West Seneca, New York
M3.8
120 km
6 km
Oct 16, 1993
8 km SSE of Madison, Ohio
M3.6
142 km
5 km
Aug 28, 2023
7 km SE of Madison, Ohio
M3.6
138 km
5 km
Jun 3, 2001
3 km N of Edgewood, Ohio
M3.4
120 km
5 km
Jun 30, 2004
2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio
M3.3
146 km
5 km
Apr 25, 2010
2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio
M3.0
146 km
5 km
May 25, 1995
3 km NW of Amherst, New York
M3.0
133 km
5 km
Jun 16, 2004
11 km NNW of Angola on the Lake, New York
M2.9
103 km
6 km
Jun 5, 2009
4 km SSE of Attica, New York
M2.9
140 km
5 km
Feb 23, 1995
3 km W of Ashtabula, Ohio
M2.9
125 km
5 km
Mar 8, 2008
5 km ENE of Clarence Center, New York
M2.7
145 km
6 km
Mar 15, 2022
5 km SSW of Warsaw, New York
M2.6
134 km
5 km
Jan 20, 2001
0 km NNW of Edgewood, Ohio
M2.6
121 km
5 km
Feb 14, 2009
4 km WSW of Geneva-on-the-Lake, Ohio
M2.6
139 km
5 km
Jan 5, 2024
3 km SE of Madison, Ohio
M2.6
141 km
9 km
Jun 1, 2024
1 km E of Madison, Ohio
M2.6
142 km
5 km
Dec 17, 1990
5 km SSE of Middleboro, Pennsylvania
M2.5
68 km
5 km
Jul 17, 2003
1 km SE of Edgewood, Ohio
M2.5
120 km
3 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
195 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 19 fatalities, 205 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
May 31, 1985
EF4
34 km
29.0 mi
4
May 31, 1985
EF4
42 km
29.0 mi
7
May 31, 1985
EF4
53 km
28.0 mi
0
May 31, 1985
EF4
92 km
69.0 mi
0
May 31, 1985
EF3
21 km
13.0 mi
0
May 31, 1985
EF3
71 km
23.0 mi
2
May 31, 1985
EF3
24 km
17.0 mi
0
May 31, 1985
EF3
43 km
8.0 mi
0
May 2, 1983
EF3
42 km
28.0 mi
2
May 2, 1972
EF3
86 km
7.9 mi
0
Jun 2, 1971
EF3
67 km
29.3 mi
0
Aug 19, 1970
EF3
98 km
2.3 mi
0
Jun 20, 1969
EF3
32 km
84.1 mi
0
Jul 24, 1967
EF3
83 km
11.4 mi
0
Sep 3, 1963
EF3
69 km
8.4 mi
0
May 15, 1961
EF3
65 km
3.0 mi
0
Jul 10, 2024
EF2
93 km
3.2 mi
0
Apr 14, 2019
EF2
7 km
18.0 mi
0
Oct 2, 2018
EF2
87 km
4.1 mi
0
Oct 2, 2018
EF2
80 km
4.1 mi
0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
Highest wave on record: 2.7 m (9 ft).
Year
Location
Cause
Max Wave
Deaths
Distance
1823
LAKE ERIE
Unknown
2.7 m
—
147 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Wildfire History
2 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: UNNAMED (628 acres, 1990).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
1990
UNNAMED
628
39 km
2021
UNNAMED
586
27 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
22°F (-6°C)
2.9 in
Coldest
February
24°F (-5°C)
2.5 in
Driest
March
33°F (1°C)
3.4 in
April
44°F (7°C)
3.7 in
May
55°F (13°C)
3.9 in
June
64°F (18°C)
4.8 in
Wettest
July
67°F (19°C)
4.3 in
Warmest
August
66°F (19°C)
4.3 in
September
59°F (15°C)
4.4 in
October
49°F (9°C)
3.7 in
November
38°F (3°C)
4.2 in
December
28°F (-2°C)
3.8 in
Youngsville has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 22°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.5").