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Berrysburg, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Dauphin County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
297 Population 487/sq mi density
$63,750 Median Income $37,725 per capita
$146,100 Home Value $171,728 Zillow
$792 Median Rent 25.8% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$63,750 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$146,100 home value, $792/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Berrysburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. The area receives 29.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-3°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.8°F
6% below US avg
January Average28°F (-3°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation733 ft (223 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density487/sq mi
Coordinates40.6029°N, 76.8101°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyDauphin County County
Nearest AirportHarrisburg International (MDT)
28 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.1"
13% above US avg
Snowfall 29.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.45"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.72"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0450 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)10.7 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score91.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability37.9 / 100
Community Resilience96.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

22 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.8 on Jun 10, 2025.

Jan 16, 1994 2 km W of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.6 72 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km E of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.2 75 km
Jun 13, 2019 9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania M3.4 62 km
Aug 26, 2003 4 km NNW of Milford, New Jersey M3.1 144 km
Jun 3, 2010 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M3.1 59 km
Nov 14, 1997 0 km S of Rothsville, Pennsylvania M3.0 69 km
Apr 24, 2009 1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.9 63 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km SSE of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M2.9 75 km
Sep 15, 2019 5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania M2.8 76 km
Jun 10, 2025 10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania M2.8 107 km
May 10, 1993 1 km NW of Whitfield, Pennsylvania M2.8 73 km
Oct 25, 2009 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.8 58 km
Oct 28, 1994 1 km E of Mount Vernon, Maryland M2.7 146 km
Mar 11, 1995 0 km ENE of Landisville, Pennsylvania M2.7 66 km
Jan 25, 2015 4 km ESE of Downingtown, Pennsylvania M2.6 119 km
Jun 25, 2021 2 km SE of Woodlawn, Maryland M2.6 145 km
Jan 18, 1994 3 km SE of Clay, Pennsylvania M2.6 67 km
Oct 28, 1996 2 km W of Reinholds, Pennsylvania M2.6 68 km
Jan 13, 1990 6 km ENE of Eldersburg, Maryland M2.6 131 km
Jul 5, 1996 2 km NW of Chester Heights, Pennsylvania M2.6 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Gloria (1985, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
1985 Gloria Category 2 280 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

305 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 9 fatalities, 186 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 14, 2004 EF3 41 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 78 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 70 km 6
Jun 7, 1980 EF3 77 km 0
Jul 29, 1976 EF3 77 km 0
Jun 18, 1970 EF3 49 km 1
Apr 16, 1961 EF3 86 km 0
Apr 5, 1952 EF3 90 km 0
Nov 4, 1950 EF3 74 km 0
May 28, 2019 EF2 91 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 68 km 0
Apr 14, 2019 EF2 73 km 0
Feb 24, 2016 EF2 93 km 0
May 23, 2011 EF2 33 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 31 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 56 km 0
Dec 1, 2006 EF2 81 km 0
Sep 24, 2001 EF2 98 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 95 km 0
May 29, 1995 EF2 75 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: HOPEWELL FIRE (812 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 HOPEWELL FIRE 812 100 km
2015 RAZOR FIRE 728 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-3°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 2.7 in Driest
March 38°F (3°C) 3.2 in
April 49°F (9°C) 3.6 in
May 59°F (15°C) 4.3 in
June 67°F (20°C) 4.5 in Wettest
July 74°F (23°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.6 in
September 63°F (17°C) 4.1 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.3 in
November 42°F (6°C) 3.8 in
December 32°F (0°C) 3.2 in

Berrysburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 28°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.7").

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