Acosta, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Westmoreland County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
225
Population
978/sq mi density
$107,700
Home Value
$150,948 Zillow
46°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Acosta experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.1 inches. The area receives 64.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 45.6°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,844 ft (562 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 978/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.1100°N, 79.0699°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Westmoreland County County |
| Nearest Airport | Arnold Palmer Regional (LBE) 21 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 76.6% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0423 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.3 μg/m³ |
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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (19°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.7 in |
Acosta has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 23°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (2.6").