Chest Springs, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Cambria County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
91
Population
479/sq mi density
$63,750
Median Income
$35,732 per capita
$118,800
Home Value
$165,908 Zillow
48°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$63,750 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$118,800 home value, /mo rent
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Chest Springs experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. The area receives 49.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 48.0°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,944 ft (593 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 479/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.5781°N, 78.6105°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Cambria County County |
| Nearest Airport | Dubois Regional (DUJ) 44 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 73.7% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0427 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 9.3 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.77 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.27 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 76.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 60.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 96.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.9 in |
Chest Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 25°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.5").