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Biglerville, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Adams County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,194 Population 1,837/sq mi density
$51,000 Median Income $29,951 per capita
$212,800 Home Value $300,525 Zillow
$849 Median Rent 30.0% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$51,000 median income, 6.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$212,800 home value, $849/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Biglerville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. The area receives 27.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.8°F
2% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation636 ft (194 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density1,837/sq mi
Coordinates39.9295°N, 77.2468°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyAdams County County
Nearest AirportGettysburg Regional (GTY)
6 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.3"
19% above US avg
Snowfall 27.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.17"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.87"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0480 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)3.5 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.48 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.17 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)10.5 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score67.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability36.2 / 100
Community Resilience66.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

25 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Jun 25, 2021.

Jan 16, 1994 2 km W of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.6 112 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km E of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.2 114 km
Jul 16, 2010 5 km NNW of Barnesville, Maryland M3.6 76 km
Jun 13, 2019 9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania M3.4 59 km
Jun 3, 2010 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M3.1 29 km
Jan 17, 2016 3 km NE of Ranson, West Virginia M3.0 84 km
Nov 14, 1997 0 km S of Rothsville, Pennsylvania M3.0 88 km
Apr 24, 2009 1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.9 24 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km SSE of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M2.9 114 km
Sep 15, 2019 5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania M2.8 29 km
May 10, 1993 1 km NW of Whitfield, Pennsylvania M2.8 114 km
Oct 25, 2009 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.8 30 km
Oct 28, 1994 1 km E of Mount Vernon, Maryland M2.7 89 km
Mar 11, 1995 0 km ENE of Landisville, Pennsylvania M2.7 75 km
Mar 15, 1993 5 km W of Columbia, Maryland M2.7 83 km
Jan 25, 2015 4 km ESE of Downingtown, Pennsylvania M2.6 136 km
Jun 25, 2021 2 km SE of Woodlawn, Maryland M2.6 83 km
Jan 18, 1994 3 km SE of Clay, Pennsylvania M2.6 92 km
Oct 28, 1996 2 km W of Reinholds, Pennsylvania M2.6 101 km
Jan 13, 1990 6 km ENE of Eldersburg, Maryland M2.6 64 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Irene (2011, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2011 Irene Category 1 281 km
1985 Gloria Category 2 292 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

391 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 4 fatalities, 188 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 14, 2004 EF3 69 km 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF3 53 km 0
May 22, 1983 EF3 26 km 0
Jun 7, 1980 EF3 19 km 0
Jun 18, 1970 EF3 96 km 1
Jun 9, 1961 EF3 97 km 0
Apr 16, 1961 EF3 27 km 0
Apr 5, 1952 EF3 27 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 51 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 74 km 0
Nov 2, 2018 EF2 65 km 0
May 23, 2011 EF2 81 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 79 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 34 km 0
Sep 18, 2004 EF2 79 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 92 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 64 km 0
Sep 24, 2001 EF2 32 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 92 km 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 72 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 31°F (-0°C) 2.9 in Driest
March 40°F (5°C) 3.4 in
April 51°F (10°C) 3.4 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.1 in
June 69°F (21°C) 4.2 in Wettest
July 75°F (24°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 3.5 in
September 65°F (18°C) 4.1 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.4 in
November 44°F (6°C) 3.7 in
December 34°F (1°C) 3.2 in

Biglerville has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 30°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.9").

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