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Avonia, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Erie County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,571 Population 597/sq mi density
$82,500 Median Income $39,706 per capita
$234,800 Home Value $199,868 Zillow
51°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
164 Violent Crime/100K 1,015 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$82,500 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$234,800 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
164 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
42.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Avonia experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.0 inches. The area receives 104.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.8°F
6% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation654 ft (199 m)
Area2.7 sq mi (6.9 km²)
Population Density597/sq mi
Coordinates42.0485°N, 80.2836°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyErie County County
Nearest AirportErie International/Tom Ridge Field (ERI)
6 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.0"
13% above US avg
Snowfall 104.3"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.45"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.24"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0433 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)9.5 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.11 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)7.9 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score84.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability53.4 / 100
Community Resilience84.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Coastal Flood Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

36 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M2.5 on May 12, 2025.

Sep 25, 1998 2 km SW of Adamsville, Pennsylvania M4.5 62 km
Jun 10, 2019 1 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio M4.0 105 km
Jan 26, 2001 8 km NNW of Edgewood, Ohio M3.9 44 km
Mar 12, 2007 Ohio M3.7 125 km
Jun 30, 2003 6 km NW of Perry, Ohio M3.6 81 km
Aug 28, 2023 7 km SE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 67 km
Oct 16, 1993 8 km SSE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 72 km
Jun 20, 2006 9 km WNW of North Perry, Ohio M3.5 82 km
Mar 15, 1992 15 km NW of North Perry, Ohio M3.5 81 km
Jan 26, 1991 1 km NNE of Mayfield Heights, Ohio M3.4 113 km
Jun 3, 2001 3 km N of Edgewood, Ohio M3.4 43 km
Jun 30, 2004 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio M3.3 72 km
Jul 1, 2013 5 km NNW of Fairport Harbor, Ohio M3.2 88 km
Jan 9, 2008 6 km WNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M3.1 102 km
Mar 11, 2006 8 km NNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M3.1 96 km
Apr 25, 2010 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio M3.0 72 km
Mar 30, 2024 2 km SSW of Maple Ridge, Ohio M3.0 143 km
Jun 16, 2004 11 km NNW of Angola on the Lake, New York M2.9 127 km
Feb 23, 1995 3 km W of Ashtabula, Ohio M2.9 49 km
Aug 7, 2000 2 km S of Limaville, Ohio M2.9 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

162 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 42 fatalities, 424 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1985 EF4 66 km 16
May 31, 1985 EF4 31 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF4 33 km 12
May 31, 1985 EF4 78 km 7
May 31, 1985 EF3 54 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 87 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 40 km 2
May 31, 1985 EF3 78 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 91 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 56 km 2
May 2, 1972 EF3 65 km 0
Jun 2, 1971 EF3 24 km 0
Jun 20, 1969 EF3 54 km 0
Mar 1, 1955 EF3 92 km 1
Aug 24, 2023 EF2 91 km 0
Apr 14, 2019 EF2 87 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 33 km 0
Nov 5, 2017 EF2 66 km 0
Nov 14, 2011 EF2 64 km 0
Nov 14, 2011 EF2 84 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.7 m (9 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1823 LAKE ERIE Unknown 2.7 m 65 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (628 ac, 1990).

Year Name Acres Distance
1990 UNNAMED 628 89 km
2021 UNNAMED 586 89 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 2.4 in
February 27°F (-3°C) 2.2 in Coldest, Driest
March 34°F (1°C) 3.0 in
April 44°F (7°C) 3.3 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.3 in
June 65°F (18°C) 4.1 in
July 73°F (23°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 4.0 in
September 63°F (17°C) 4.5 in Wettest
October 53°F (11°C) 3.7 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.9 in
December 32°F (0°C) 3.7 in

Avonia has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 27°F in February to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.2").

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