Weather & Climate in Yukon, PA

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

Yukon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°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 40.9 inches. The area receives 21.4 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 1,091 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	52.1°F
	4% below US avg
January Average	30°F (-1°C)
July Average	73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,091 ft (333 m)
Area	1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density	773/sq mi
Coordinates	40.2144°N, 79.6885°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Westmoreland County County
Nearest Airport	Arnold Palmer Regional (LBE) 15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.9"

8% above US avg

Snowfall 21.4"

Wettest Month (May) 3.98"

Driest Month (Feb) 2.36"

Air Quality

AQI Median	40.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	87.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	30.2 / 100
Community Resilience	92.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Hurricane	Relatively Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively High
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively High
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively High
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Very Low
Cold Wave	Very Low
Landslide	Relatively Moderate
Avalanche	Very Low

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

Earthquake History

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

Jun 3, 2017	1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio	M3.4	141 km	2 km
Apr 2, 2017	5 km W of Graysville, Ohio	M3.0	146 km	4 km
Mar 30, 2024	2 km SSW of Maple Ridge, Ohio	M3.0	138 km	6 km
Aug 7, 2000	2 km S of Limaville, Ohio	M2.9	149 km	5 km
Sep 11, 2024	4 km WNW of Claysville, Pennsylvania	M2.5	66 km	4 km

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

Tornado History

255 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 16 fatalities, 548 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998	EF4	44 km	36.5 mi	0
Jun 3, 1980	EF4	49 km	11.8 mi	0
May 31, 1998	EF3	73 km	13.0 mi	1
May 31, 1985	EF3	94 km	39.0 mi	9
Jun 3, 1980	EF3	78 km	29.8 mi	0
Jul 11, 1976	EF3	22 km	11.8 mi	1
May 19, 1967	EF3	98 km	0.3 mi	1
Aug 3, 1963	EF3	20 km	0.1 mi	2
Jun 26, 2024	EF2	20 km	10.8 mi	0
May 11, 2024	EF2	32 km	5.8 mi	0
Aug 25, 2023	EF2	34 km	2.0 mi	0
Aug 1, 2022	EF2	75 km	1.8 mi	0
Mar 31, 2022	EF2	74 km	8.6 mi	0
Oct 21, 2021	EF2	70 km	15.7 mi	0
Oct 2, 2018	EF2	26 km	1.6 mi	0
Mar 23, 2011	EF2	9 km	9.0 mi	0
Apr 28, 2002	EF2	55 km	5.0 mi	0
Jun 2, 1998	EF2	56 km	15.0 mi	0
Jun 2, 1998	EF2	52 km	12.0 mi	0
Aug 15, 1997	EF2	34 km	3.5 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BEAR DEN (945 acres, 2014).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2014	BEAR DEN	945	96 km
2005	UNNAMED	510	88 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	30°F (-1°C)	2.5 in	Coldest
February	31°F (-1°C)	2.4 in	Driest
March	40°F (4°C)	3.4 in
April	50°F (10°C)	3.4 in
May	60°F (15°C)	4.0 in	Wettest
June	68°F (20°C)	3.9 in
July	73°F (23°C)	4.0 in	Warmest
August	71°F (22°C)	3.7 in
September	64°F (18°C)	3.3 in
October	53°F (12°C)	2.7 in
November	43°F (6°C)	3.1 in
December	33°F (1°C)	2.8 in

Yukon has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 30°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (2.4").

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