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Arendtsville, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Adams County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
852 Population 1,052/sq mi density
$98,125 Median Income $35,145 per capita
$206,500 Home Value $300,525 Zillow
$1,023 Median Rent 30.2% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$98,125 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$206,500 home value, $1,023/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Arendtsville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. The area receives 27.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.8°F
2% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation710 ft (216 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density1,052/sq mi
Coordinates39.9233°N, 77.2999°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyAdams County County
Nearest AirportGettysburg Regional (GTY)
6 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.3"
19% above US avg
Snowfall 27.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.17"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.87"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0480 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)3.5 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.48 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.17 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)10.5 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score67.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability36.2 / 100
Community Resilience66.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

24 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Jun 25, 2021.

Jan 16, 1994 2 km W of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.6 117 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km E of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.2 119 km
Jul 16, 2010 5 km NNW of Barnesville, Maryland M3.6 74 km
Jun 13, 2019 9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania M3.4 58 km
Jun 3, 2010 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M3.1 33 km
Jan 17, 2016 3 km NE of Ranson, West Virginia M3.0 81 km
Nov 14, 1997 0 km S of Rothsville, Pennsylvania M3.0 93 km
Apr 24, 2009 1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.9 28 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km SSE of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M2.9 119 km
Sep 15, 2019 5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania M2.8 33 km
May 10, 1993 1 km NW of Whitfield, Pennsylvania M2.8 119 km
Oct 25, 2009 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.8 34 km
Oct 28, 1994 1 km E of Mount Vernon, Maryland M2.7 92 km
Mar 11, 1995 0 km ENE of Landisville, Pennsylvania M2.7 79 km
Mar 15, 1993 5 km W of Columbia, Maryland M2.7 84 km
Jan 25, 2015 4 km ESE of Downingtown, Pennsylvania M2.6 140 km
Jun 25, 2021 2 km SE of Woodlawn, Maryland M2.6 85 km
Jan 18, 1994 3 km SE of Clay, Pennsylvania M2.6 96 km
Oct 28, 1996 2 km W of Reinholds, Pennsylvania M2.6 106 km
Jan 13, 1990 6 km ENE of Eldersburg, Maryland M2.6 66 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Irene (2011, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2011 Irene Category 1 284 km
1985 Gloria Category 2 295 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

380 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 3 fatalities, 180 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 14, 2004 EF3 73 km 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF3 54 km 0
May 22, 1983 EF3 25 km 0
Jun 7, 1980 EF3 24 km 0
Jun 9, 1961 EF3 99 km 0
Apr 16, 1961 EF3 24 km 0
Apr 5, 1952 EF3 31 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 47 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 73 km 0
Nov 2, 2018 EF2 65 km 0
May 23, 2011 EF2 82 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 38 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 83 km 0
Sep 18, 2004 EF2 83 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 88 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 62 km 0
Sep 24, 2001 EF2 35 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 96 km 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 69 km 0
May 29, 1995 EF2 76 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 31°F (-0°C) 2.9 in Driest
March 40°F (5°C) 3.4 in
April 51°F (10°C) 3.4 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.1 in
June 69°F (21°C) 4.2 in Wettest
July 75°F (24°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 3.5 in
September 65°F (18°C) 4.1 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.4 in
November 44°F (6°C) 3.7 in
December 34°F (1°C) 3.2 in

Arendtsville has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 30°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.9").

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