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Danville, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Northumberland County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
4,225 Population 2,708/sq mi density
$55,625 Median Income $41,693 per capita
$183,600 Home Value $264,404 Zillow
$969 Median Rent 27.6% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
390 Violent Crime/100K 1,106 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$55,625 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$183,600 home value, $969/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
390 violent crimes/100K (3% above avg)
A
Education
4.5 / 5.0
43.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Danville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches. The area receives 28.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average50.3°F
7% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation459 ft (140 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density2,708/sq mi
Coordinates40.9617°N, 76.6120°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyNorthumberland County County
Nearest AirportWilliamsport Regional (IPT)
25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.7"
15% above US avg
Snowfall 28.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.45"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.44"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score79.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability52.8 / 100
Community Resilience89.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively High
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)

Earthquake History

18 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.8 on Jun 10, 2025.

Jan 16, 1994 2 km W of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.6 85 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km E of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.2 87 km
Jun 13, 2019 9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania M3.4 96 km
Aug 26, 2003 4 km NNW of Milford, New Jersey M3.1 133 km
Jun 3, 2010 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M3.1 102 km
Nov 14, 1997 0 km S of Rothsville, Pennsylvania M3.0 96 km
Apr 24, 2009 1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.9 106 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km SSE of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M2.9 88 km
Sep 15, 2019 5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania M2.8 118 km
Jun 10, 2025 10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania M2.8 67 km
May 10, 1993 1 km NW of Whitfield, Pennsylvania M2.8 85 km
Oct 25, 2009 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.8 101 km
Mar 11, 1995 0 km ENE of Landisville, Pennsylvania M2.7 98 km
Jan 25, 2015 4 km ESE of Downingtown, Pennsylvania M2.6 134 km
Jan 18, 1994 3 km SE of Clay, Pennsylvania M2.6 91 km
Oct 28, 1996 2 km W of Reinholds, Pennsylvania M2.6 87 km
May 7, 1994 2 km SW of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M2.5 87 km
Jan 8, 1995 1 km WSW of Montrose Manor, Pennsylvania M2.5 90 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Gloria (1985, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
1985 Gloria Category 2 276 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

287 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 11 fatalities, 177 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 14, 2004 EF3 76 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF3 87 km 2
May 31, 1998 EF3 80 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 51 km 6
Jul 26, 1981 EF3 89 km 0
Jul 29, 1976 EF3 61 km 0
Jun 18, 1970 EF3 68 km 1
Nov 4, 1950 EF3 94 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 97 km 0
Apr 14, 2019 EF2 31 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 80 km 0
Jun 13, 2018 EF2 71 km 0
Jun 13, 2018 EF2 84 km 0
Feb 25, 2017 EF2 78 km 0
Jul 8, 2014 EF2 66 km 0
May 23, 2011 EF2 60 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 62 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 99 km 0
Dec 1, 2006 EF2 47 km 0
Nov 8, 1996 EF2 93 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1895 HIGH BRIDGE, NJ Earthquake 149 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

6 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: PENOBSCOT (2,091 ac, 2009).

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 PENOBSCOT 2,091 68 km
2008 BULL RUN 2,003 97 km
2004 CRYSTAL LAKE 1,838 69 km
2015 RAZOR FIRE 728 81 km
2015 PIPELINE 1 666 80 km
2006 OKOME ROAD 573 81 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 2.4 in Driest
March 37°F (3°C) 2.9 in
April 48°F (9°C) 3.4 in
May 59°F (15°C) 4.1 in
June 67°F (20°C) 4.5 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.7 in
September 63°F (17°C) 4.0 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.2 in
November 42°F (5°C) 3.6 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 3.0 in

Danville has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 27°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.4").

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