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Frystown, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Lebanon County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
62 Population 51/sq mi density
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
309 Violent Crime/100K 2,432 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
309 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.5 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Frystown experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches. The area receives 24.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.3°F
3% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation503 ft (153 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²)
Population Density51/sq mi
Coordinates40.4554°N, 76.3247°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyLebanon County County
Nearest AirportReading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (RDG)
20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.4"
22% above US avg
Snowfall 24.0"
Wettest Month (May) 4.33"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.68"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0453 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)10.5 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score79.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability35.2 / 100
Community Resilience83.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

34 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.8 on Jun 10, 2025.

Apr 5, 2024 2024 Tewksbury, New Jersey Earthquake M4.8 135 km
Jan 16, 1994 2 km W of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.6 28 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km E of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.2 31 km
Apr 5, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M3.7 136 km
Jun 13, 2019 9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania M3.4 100 km
Oct 23, 1990 3 km W of Hancocks Bridge, New Jersey M3.2 126 km
Aug 26, 2003 4 km NNW of Milford, New Jersey M3.1 104 km
Jun 3, 2010 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M3.1 69 km
Nov 14, 1997 0 km S of Rothsville, Pennsylvania M3.0 35 km
Apr 24, 2009 1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.9 74 km
Apr 27, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.9 136 km
May 24, 2024 6 km E of Califon, New Jersey M2.9 136 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km SSE of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M2.9 31 km
Sep 15, 2019 5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania M2.8 77 km
Jun 10, 2025 10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania M2.8 127 km
May 10, 1993 1 km NW of Whitfield, Pennsylvania M2.8 29 km
Jul 1, 2009 3 km ESE of Pennsville, New Jersey M2.8 115 km
Oct 25, 2009 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.8 68 km
Mar 11, 1995 0 km ENE of Landisville, Pennsylvania M2.7 40 km
Mar 15, 1993 5 km W of Columbia, Maryland M2.7 144 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 1 286 km
1985 Gloria Category 2 237 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

349 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 9 fatalities, 209 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 14, 2004 EF3 29 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 36 km 0
Jul 27, 1994 EF3 93 km 0
Jul 27, 1994 EF3 73 km 3
Jul 26, 1981 EF3 72 km 0
Jun 7, 1980 EF3 83 km 0
Jun 18, 1970 EF3 7 km 1
Mar 22, 1955 EF3 81 km 1
Apr 5, 1952 EF3 92 km 0
Nov 4, 1950 EF3 33 km 0
Sep 1, 2021 EF2 82 km 0
Sep 1, 2021 EF2 100 km 1
Oct 31, 2019 EF2 91 km 0
May 28, 2019 EF2 48 km 0
Apr 14, 2019 EF2 82 km 0
Jun 13, 2018 EF2 96 km 0
Feb 24, 2016 EF2 56 km 0
May 23, 2011 EF2 76 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 64 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 21 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1895 HIGH BRIDGE, NJ Earthquake 124 km
1840 PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA Earthquake 120 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

5 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: PENOBSCOT (2,091 ac, 2009).

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 PENOBSCOT 2,091 91 km
2004 CRYSTAL LAKE 1,838 89 km
2012 HOPEWELL FIRE 812 56 km
2015 RAZOR FIRE 728 65 km
2015 PIPELINE 1 666 92 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 2.7 in Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 3.2 in
April 49°F (10°C) 3.6 in
May 60°F (15°C) 4.3 in Wettest
June 69°F (20°C) 4.3 in
July 74°F (24°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 3.7 in
September 65°F (18°C) 3.9 in
October 53°F (12°C) 3.2 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.7 in
December 34°F (1°C) 3.4 in

Frystown has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 30°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.7").

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