Marion Brooks Natural Area Area
Protected natural area preserving regional forest ecosystems
Marion Brooks Natural Area at a Glance#
Address: Marion Brooks Natural Area, Pennsylvania (Elk County region)
How to Get to Marion Brooks Natural Area#
Usually reached by local roads and trailheads in the Elk County region; nearest towns provide basic services. Local forest or county maps indicate parking areas and trail access; a vehicle is typically required to reach trailheads.
Tips for Visiting Marion Brooks Natural Area#
- Explore the less-used back trails to find older growth and quiet vernal pools.
- Check seasonal trail closures; some areas can be muddy or protected during breeding seasons.
- Bring a field guide - early spring brings a flush of wildflowers that many visitors miss.
Best Time to Visit Marion Brooks Natural Area#
Best visited in spring for flora and birds; fall is excellent for color and fewer people.
Spring
April-June · 5-20°C (41-68°F)
Wildflower bloom and active birdlife; trails can be muddy.
Fall
September-November · 5-15°C (41-59°F)
Crisp air and changing foliage colors on upland slopes; quieter trails.
Weather & Climate near Marion Brooks Natural Area#
Climate
Marion Brooks Natural Area's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -10°C to 26°C. Abundant rainfall (1096 mm/year), wettest in June.
Air Quality:
AQI 25
Good
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
26°
Warmest Month
-10°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -10° - -1° | -11° | 69 mm | - | - | 4.4 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -10° - 1° | -10° | 70 mm | - | - | 4.3 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | -5° - 6° | -4° | 87 mm | - | - | 4.3 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 1° - 13° | 4° | 85 mm | - | - | 4.2 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 6° - 20° | 13° | 104 mm | - | - | 3.7 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 11° - 24° | 17° | 122 mm | - | - | 3.2 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 13° - 26° | 19° | 108 mm | - | - | 2.9 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 13° - 25° | 19° | 97 mm | - | - | 2.7 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 9° - 21° | 15° | 99 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 3° - 15° | 7° | 80 mm | - | - | 3.4 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | -1° - 8° | 0° | 93 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -7° - 2° | -7° | 82 mm | - | - | 4.1 m/s | - | - |
