Alburtis, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Lehigh County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
2,586
Population
3,642/sq mi density
$102,946
Median Income
$37,268 per capita
$242,300
Home Value
$370,587 Zillow
$1,816
Median Rent
33.6% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$102,946 median income, 8.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$242,300 home value, $1,816/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
39.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Alburtis experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.7 inches. The area receives 33.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 51.5°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 534 ft (163 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,642/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.5066°N, 75.6002°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Lehigh County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lehigh Valley International (ABE) 13 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 75.6% |
| Unhealthy Days | 2 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0415 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 93.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 58.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 73.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | - | - | 63 km |
| 1840 | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA | Earthquake | - | - | 86 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 3.8 in |
Alburtis has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 29°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.4") and February the driest (2.8").