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Berlin, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Bedford County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
2,407 Population 2,616/sq mi density
$53,973 Median Income $26,722 per capita
$122,800 Home Value $179,132 Zillow
$760 Median Rent 27.3% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
196 Violent Crime/100K 587 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$53,973 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$122,800 home value, $760/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
196 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Berlin experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. The area receives 72.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average48.6°F
10% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,297 ft (700 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density2,616/sq mi
Coordinates39.9215°N, 78.9509°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyBedford County County
Nearest AirportGreater Cumberland Regional (CBE)
23 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.2"
19% above US avg
Snowfall 72.1"
Wettest Month (May) 4.06"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.72"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score68.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability56.0 / 100
Community Resilience73.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.4. Most recent: M2.5 on Sep 11, 2024.

Jun 13, 2019 9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania M3.4 135 km
Jan 17, 2016 3 km NE of Ranson, West Virginia M3.0 117 km
Sep 11, 2024 4 km WNW of Claysville, Pennsylvania M2.5 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

199 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 6 fatalities, 211 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998 EF4 27 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 22 km 1
Jun 3, 1980 EF3 92 km 0
Jul 11, 1976 EF3 67 km 1
May 19, 1967 EF3 68 km 1
Aug 3, 1963 EF3 91 km 2
Jun 26, 2024 EF2 80 km 0
Aug 25, 2023 EF2 44 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 94 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 45 km 0
Mar 23, 2011 EF2 78 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 100 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF2 76 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 25 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 63 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 61 km 0
Aug 15, 1997 EF2 55 km 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 72 km 0
Sep 26, 1994 EF2 91 km 0
Oct 1, 1986 EF2 68 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

3 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BEAR DEN (945 ac, 2014).

Year Name Acres Distance
2014 BEAR DEN 945 26 km
2001 SOUTH BRANCH 519 83 km
2005 UNNAMED 510 17 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 2.7 in Driest
March 36°F (2°C) 3.6 in
April 46°F (8°C) 3.8 in
May 56°F (13°C) 4.1 in Wettest
June 64°F (18°C) 3.9 in
July 69°F (21°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 3.6 in
September 60°F (16°C) 3.5 in
October 49°F (10°C) 3.0 in
November 40°F (4°C) 3.4 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 3.1 in

Berlin has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 26°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.7").

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