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Berwick, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Columbia County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
10,291
Population
3,352/sq mi density
$45,338
Median Income
$26,809 per capita
$135,000
Home Value
$200,640 Zillow
$788
Median Rent
29.4% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
233
Violent Crime/100K
2,687 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$45,338 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$135,000 home value, $788/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
233 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Berwick experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.4 inches. The area receives 46.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 47.6°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 538 ft (164 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,352/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.0550°N, 76.2510°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Columbia County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hazleton Regional (HZL) 14 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 62.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 30.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 88.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | — | — | 123 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.0 in |
Berwick has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 25°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 41.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.5").