Friedensburg, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Schuylkill County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
833
Population
482/sq mi density
$64,474
Median Income
$41,420 per capita
$163,900
Home Value
$179,904 Zillow
$889
Median Rent
15.5% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$64,474 median income, 8.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$163,900 home value, $889/mo rent
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Friedensburg 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. Annual precipitation totals 48.7 inches. The area receives 30.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 52.1°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 637 ft (194 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 482/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6078°N, 76.2284°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Schuylkill County County |
| Nearest Airport | Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (RDG) 21 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 85.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 60.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 77.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | - | - | 114 km |
| 1840 | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA | Earthquake | - | - | 125 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 4.9 in | |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 3.8 in |
Friedensburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 29°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.0") and February the driest (3.1").