Bethany, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Wayne County County
4.8
/5.0
A+
Excellent
269
Population
538/sq mi density
$95,167
Median Income
$39,046 per capita
$225,000
Home Value
$291,169 Zillow
$746
Median Rent
14.3% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.8 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$95,167 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$225,000 home value, $746/mo rent
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
42.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Bethany experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches. The area receives 47.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 46.6°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,397 ft (426 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 538/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.6144°N, 75.2885°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Wayne County County |
| Nearest Airport | Sullivan County International (MSV) 26 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 56.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 50.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 37.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| 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 | - | - | 111 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 4.8 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.5 in |
Bethany has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 23°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (3.0").