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Acosta, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Westmoreland County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
225
Population
978/sq mi density
$107,700
Home Value
$150,948 Zillow
46°F
Avg Temperature
271 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
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. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.6 inches. The area receives 142.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 271 days/yr |
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 | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 4.2 in | |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.3 in |
Acosta has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 23°F in January to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.8").