Friedens, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Westmoreland County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
974
Population
309/sq mi density
$51,750
Median Income
$33,216 per capita
$109,100
Home Value
$204,038 Zillow
$831
Median Rent
31.5% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$51,750 median income, 15.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$109,100 home value, $831/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Friedens experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches. The area receives 96.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 45.6°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,141 ft (653 m) |
| Area | 3.1 sq mi (8.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 309/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.0449°N, 79.0028°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Westmoreland County County |
| Nearest Airport | Arnold Palmer Regional (LBE) 27 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 76.6% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0423 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 87.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 30.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 92.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.9 in |
Friedens has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 23°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (3.3").