Downingtown, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Montgomery County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
8,163
Population
3,727/sq mi density
$82,292
Median Income
$44,167 per capita
$322,500
Home Value
$592,823 Zillow
$1,528
Median Rent
26.2% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
95
Violent Crime/100K
2,090 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$82,292 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$322,500 home value, $1,528/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
95 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
46.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Downingtown experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches. The area receives 30.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 52.4°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 242 ft (74 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,727/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.0083°N, 75.7022°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Montgomery County County |
| Nearest Airport | Philadelphia International (PHL) 26 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 72.9% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0436 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 96.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 19.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 92.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
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 | - | - | 101 km |
| 1840 | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA | Earthquake | - | - | 49 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 4.8 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 4.7 in |
Downingtown has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 30°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.7") and February the driest (3.1").