Delaware Water Gap, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Warren County County
4.3
/5.0
A
Great
602
Population
312/sq mi density
$64,083
Median Income
$45,883 per capita
$248,400
Home Value
$304,493 Zillow
$1,070
Median Rent
30.8% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$64,083 median income, 4.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$248,400 home value, $1,070/mo rent
A+
Education
4.9 / 5.0
49.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Delaware Water Gap experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.6 inches. The area receives 41.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-3°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.4°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 740 ft (226 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 312/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.9679°N, 75.1338°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Warren County County |
| Nearest Airport | Pocono Mountains Regional (MPO) 17 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0335 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 16.7 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.13 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.6 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 80.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 12.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 79.2 / 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 Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| 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 | - | - | 40 km |
| 1840 | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA | Earthquake | - | - | 130 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-3°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 4.8 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 5.3 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 5.2 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 4.4 in |
Delaware Water Gap has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 28°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.5") and February the driest (3.1").