Climate for Station: Clarion 3 Sw, Pennsylvania, United States

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Pennsylvania, United States of America

2026-02-28 21:30

2.8°C

Feels -0.9°C

H: 15.8°C / L: 1.8°C

Precip: 0mm | Wind: 14.4 kph

▲ 10.7°C vs historical high

Clear

2026-03-01

H: 2.6°C

L: -7.3°C

Rain: 64%

Rainfall: 0.37mm

Wind: 15.8kph

▼ 2.6°C

2026-03-02

H: 5.9°C

L: -8.9°C

Rain: 0%

Rainfall: 0mm

Wind: 13kph

▼ 0.2°C

2026-03-03

H: 3.8°C

L: -1.7°C

Rain: 83%

Rainfall: 49.31mm

Wind: 14kph

▼ 1.5°C

2026-03-04

H: 12.4°C

L: 3.2°C

Rain: 87%

Rainfall: 8.45mm

Wind: 22kph

▲ 7.1°C

2026-03-05

H: 13°C

L: 8.7°C

Rain: 88%

Rainfall: 6.13mm

Wind: 22.7kph

▲ 6.4°C

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Climate Analysis & Overview

The climate profile for Clarion 3 Sw reveals a nuanced picture of temperature trends and precipitation patterns. While long-term data indicates a slight cooling of high temperatures, recent trends suggest a warming in low temperatures. Precipitation events have become marginally more concentrated, affecting local weather dynamics.

Climate Classification and Geographic Influence

Clarion 3 Sw, located in Piney Township, Clarion County, Pennsylvania, falls within the humid continental climate zone, characterised by cold winters and warm, humid summers. The region's topography, with its rolling hills and proximity to the Allegheny River, plays a significant role in shaping local weather patterns. These geographical features contribute to the area's variability in temperature and precipitation distribution.

Temperature Trends: A Tale of Two Scales

The long-term temperature trends at Clarion 3 Sw show a modest cooling in high temperatures, with a fall of 0.03°C (0.05°F). This contrasts with the warming trend in low temperatures, which have risen by 0.21°C (0.38°F). Interestingly, over the past decade, high temperatures have decreased by 0.23°C (0.41°F), while low temperatures have increased more significantly by 0.38°C (0.68°F). This divergence highlights a complex interplay of factors affecting regional temperature dynamics.

Precipitation Patterns: Concentration and Change

The Precipitation Concentration Index (PCI) for Clarion 3 Sw has seen a slight increase from a baseline of 12.18 to a current value of 12.51. This indicates that precipitation events have become marginally more concentrated, suggesting that rainfall is occurring in fewer, more intense events. Such changes can have implications for local agriculture and water management, as concentrated rainfall may lead to increased runoff and potential flooding.

Record Extremes and Regional Implications

The station has recorded an absolute maximum temperature of 40.0°C (104.0°F) and a minimum of -32.2°C (-26.0°F). These extremes underscore the variability inherent in the region's climate. As the United States continues to pursue regional climate goals, such as reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing resilience to extreme weather events, understanding these localised trends becomes increasingly critical.

Recent Weather Events and Broader Context

Recent weather events, such as unseasonal frost or heatwaves, can be better understood through the lens of these temperature and precipitation trends. The observed warming in low temperatures could potentially mitigate the impact of frost events, while the increased concentration of precipitation might exacerbate the effects of heavy rainfall events. These insights are crucial for local stakeholders, including farmers and policymakers, as they navigate the challenges posed by a changing climate.

Station Statistics

10-Year Trend

High: -0.23 °C/decade

Low: +0.38 °C/decade

Rain: -0.79 mm/decade

25-Year Trend

High: +0.32 °C/decade

Low: +0.09 °C/decade

Rain: +0.45 mm/decade

50-Year Trend

High: -0.03 °C/decade

Low: +0.03 °C/decade

Rain: +0.17 mm/decade

All-Time Trend

High: -0.03 °C/decade

Low: +0.21 °C/decade

Rain: -0.20 mm/decade

Percentage Above-Average Days

Last 12 Months: 51.5%

This Year: 25.0%

Precipitation Concentration Index (PCI) ℹ️

Last 12 Months: 12.5

Historical Average: 12.2

Percentile Rank of Last 12 Months ℹ️

High: 47^th percentile

Low: 70^th percentile

Rain: 32^nd percentile

Change in Variance ℹ️

High: -3.2%

Low: +0.2%

Intraday: -13.7%

Data Coverage

57.5%

First Year of Data

1884

Station Location

Historical Weather Records

	Max High	Avg High	Min High	Max Avg	Avg Avg	Min Avg	Max Low	Avg Low	Min Low	Max Precipitation	Avg Precipitation	Max Snow	Avg Snow
Record	40.0 °C	—	-19.4 °C	—	—	—	23.3 °C	—	-32.2 °C	125.7 mm	—	533.0 mm	—
January	22.2 °C	0.9 °C	-19.4 °C	—	—	—	9.4 °C	-9.3 °C	-31.7 °C	71.1 mm	2.8 mm	381.0 mm	11.8 mm
February	22.8 °C	2.7 °C	-14.4 °C	—	—	—	6.7 °C	-8.9 °C	-32.2 °C	47.0 mm	2.6 mm	533.0 mm	9.8 mm
March	28.9 °C	8.4 °C	-10.6 °C	—	—	—	10.0 °C	-4.7 °C	-26.7 °C	102.6 mm	3.0 mm	254.0 mm	5.7 mm
April	33.3 °C	15.9 °C	-2.2 °C	—	—	—	16.1 °C	0.7 °C	-15.0 °C	81.3 mm	3.4 mm	152.0 mm	1.2 mm
May	36.1 °C	21.9 °C	5.0 °C	—	—	—	22.2 °C	6.3 °C	-8.3 °C	76.7 mm	3.5 mm	89.0 mm	0.1 mm
June	38.3 °C	26.1 °C	11.1 °C	—	—	—	23.3 °C	11.2 °C	-3.9 °C	78.7 mm	4.1 mm	0.0 mm	0.0 mm
July	38.3 °C	28.1 °C	15.6 °C	—	—	—	23.3 °C	13.7 °C	2.2 °C	125.7 mm	4.0 mm	25.0 mm	0.0 mm
August	40.0 °C	27.2 °C	16.7 °C	—	—	—	23.3 °C	13.2 °C	-0.6 °C	71.1 mm	3.5 mm	0.0 mm	0.0 mm
September	36.1 °C	23.4 °C	8.3 °C	—	—	—	21.7 °C	9.5 °C	-3.9 °C	104.1 mm	3.4 mm	0.0 mm	0.0 mm
October	30.6 °C	17.1 °C	1.7 °C	—	—	—	16.7 °C	3.4 °C	-11.7 °C	120.7 mm	2.9 mm	51.0 mm	0.1 mm
November	26.7 °C	9.5 °C	-8.3 °C	—	—	—	14.4 °C	-1.3 °C	-18.3 °C	70.1 mm	3.0 mm	356.0 mm	2.8 mm
December	21.1 °C	3.0 °C	-14.4 °C	—	—	—	13.3 °C	-6.3 °C	-30.6 °C	73.9 mm	2.8 mm	381.0 mm	8.5 mm