Cambridge, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Berks County County
1.9
/5.0
D
Poor
623
Population
700/sq mi density
$248,000
Home Value
$451,631 Zillow
52°F
Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Cambridge experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches. The area receives 23.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 52.0°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 717 ft (219 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 700/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.0810°N, 75.9435°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Berks County County |
| Nearest Airport | Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (RDG) 21 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 69.4% |
| Unhealthy Days | 2 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0462 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.44 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.2 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 92.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 48.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 85.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | - | - | 111 km |
| 1840 | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA | Earthquake | - | - | 71 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 35°F (1°C) | 4.1 in |
Cambridge has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 29°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.4").