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Dover, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Dauphin County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
2,004 Population 3,711/sq mi density
$77,500 Median Income $39,593 per capita
$192,200 Home Value $288,065 Zillow
$1,102 Median Rent 33.2% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
153 Violent Crime/100K 3,722 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$77,500 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$192,200 home value, $1,102/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
153 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Dover experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches. The area receives 29.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.3°F
1% above US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation430 ft (131 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density3,711/sq mi
Coordinates40.0033°N, 76.8484°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyDauphin County County
Nearest AirportHarrisburg International (MDT)
14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.2"
16% above US avg
Snowfall 29.9"
Wettest Month (May) 4.33"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.83"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0450 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)10.7 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score91.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability37.9 / 100
Community Resilience96.6 / 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)

Earthquake History

27 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Jun 25, 2021.

Jan 16, 1994 2 km W of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.6 78 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km E of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.2 80 km
Jul 16, 2010 5 km NNW of Barnesville, Maryland M3.6 96 km
Jun 13, 2019 9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania M3.4 73 km
Oct 23, 1990 3 km W of Hancocks Bridge, New Jersey M3.2 127 km
Jun 3, 2010 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M3.1 14 km
Jan 17, 2016 3 km NE of Ranson, West Virginia M3.0 113 km
Nov 14, 1997 0 km S of Rothsville, Pennsylvania M3.0 53 km
Apr 24, 2009 1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.9 17 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km SSE of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M2.9 80 km
Sep 15, 2019 5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania M2.8 10 km
May 10, 1993 1 km NW of Whitfield, Pennsylvania M2.8 80 km
Jul 1, 2009 3 km ESE of Pennsville, New Jersey M2.8 123 km
Oct 25, 2009 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.8 15 km
Mar 11, 1995 0 km ENE of Landisville, Pennsylvania M2.7 40 km
Oct 28, 1994 1 km E of Mount Vernon, Maryland M2.7 81 km
Mar 15, 1993 5 km W of Columbia, Maryland M2.7 86 km
Jan 25, 2015 4 km ESE of Downingtown, Pennsylvania M2.6 102 km
Oct 28, 1996 2 km W of Reinholds, Pennsylvania M2.6 67 km
Jun 25, 2021 2 km SE of Woodlawn, Maryland M2.6 79 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Irene (2011, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2011 Irene Category 1 265 km
1985 Gloria Category 2 270 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

395 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 6 fatalities, 225 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 14, 2004 EF3 38 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 96 km 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF3 57 km 0
Jul 27, 1994 EF3 96 km 0
May 22, 1983 EF3 48 km 0
Jun 7, 1980 EF3 17 km 0
Jun 18, 1970 EF3 64 km 1
Jun 9, 1961 EF3 91 km 0
Apr 16, 1961 EF3 57 km 0
Apr 5, 1952 EF3 25 km 0
Nov 4, 1950 EF3 66 km 0
Sep 1, 2021 EF2 79 km 0
May 28, 2019 EF2 82 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 86 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 88 km 0
Nov 2, 2018 EF2 78 km 0
Feb 24, 2016 EF2 70 km 0
May 23, 2011 EF2 78 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 51 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 13 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1840 PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA Earthquake 142 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: HOPEWELL FIRE (812 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 HOPEWELL FIRE 812 96 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 31°F (-0°C) 2.8 in Driest
March 40°F (5°C) 3.5 in
April 51°F (10°C) 3.5 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.3 in Wettest
June 69°F (21°C) 4.1 in
July 77°F (25°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 3.3 in
September 65°F (19°C) 4.0 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.2 in
November 44°F (7°C) 3.5 in
December 34°F (1°C) 3.3 in

Dover has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 31°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.8").

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