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Dauphin, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Dauphin County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
1,065
Population
2,477/sq mi density
$185,500
Home Value
$289,258 Zillow
$961
Median Rent
44.8% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
80
Violent Crime/100K
1,474 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
80 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
55.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Dauphin experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. The area receives 23.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 51.9°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 424 ft (129 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,477/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.3683°N, 76.9302°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Dauphin County County |
| Nearest Airport | Harrisburg International (MDT) 15 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 56.3% |
| Unhealthy Days | 2 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0450 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 10.7 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 91.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 37.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 96.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| 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 | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 3.2 in |
Dauphin has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 29°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.8").