Gardners, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Cumberland County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
76 Population 165/sq mi density
$64,792 Median Income $21,182 per capita
53°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$64,792 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Gardners experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches. The area receives 30.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.8°F
2% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation838 ft (255 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density165/sq mi
Coordinates40.0064°N, 77.2083°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyCumberland County County
Nearest AirportGettysburg Regional (GTY)
12 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.4"
25% above US avg
Snowfall 30.7"
Wettest Month (Sep) 5.22"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood
Good Days %72.6%
Unhealthy Days0

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.5 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score86.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability23.6 / 100
Community Resilience96.0 / 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 Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

25 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 M4.6 106 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km E of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.2 108 km
Jul 16, 2010 5 km NNW of Barnesville, Maryland M3.6 85 km
Jun 13, 2019 9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania M3.4 53 km
Jun 3, 2010 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M3.1 22 km
Jan 17, 2016 3 km NE of Ranson, West Virginia M3.0 93 km
Nov 14, 1997 0 km S of Rothsville, Pennsylvania M3.0 83 km
Apr 24, 2009 1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.9 17 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km SSE of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M2.9 108 km
Sep 15, 2019 5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania M2.8 27 km
May 10, 1993 1 km NW of Whitfield, Pennsylvania M2.8 108 km
Oct 25, 2009 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.8 22 km
Oct 28, 1994 1 km E of Mount Vernon, Maryland M2.7 94 km
Mar 11, 1995 0 km ENE of Landisville, Pennsylvania M2.7 70 km
Mar 15, 1993 5 km W of Columbia, Maryland M2.7 90 km
Jan 25, 2015 4 km ESE of Downingtown, Pennsylvania M2.6 132 km
Jun 25, 2021 2 km SE of Woodlawn, Maryland M2.6 89 km
Jan 18, 1994 3 km SE of Clay, Pennsylvania M2.6 86 km
Oct 28, 1996 2 km W of Reinholds, Pennsylvania M2.6 95 km
Jan 13, 1990 6 km ENE of Eldersburg, Maryland M2.6 71 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 1 285 km
1985 Gloria Category 2 294 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

374 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 4 fatalities, 188 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 14, 2004 EF3 62 km 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF3 60 km 0
May 22, 1983 EF3 34 km 0
Jun 7, 1980 EF3 18 km 0
Jun 18, 1970 EF3 89 km 1
Apr 16, 1961 EF3 27 km 0
Apr 5, 1952 EF3 30 km 0
Nov 4, 1950 EF3 95 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 56 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 68 km 0
Nov 2, 2018 EF2 73 km 0
May 23, 2011 EF2 72 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 71 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 26 km 0
Sep 18, 2004 EF2 79 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 100 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 74 km 0
Sep 24, 2001 EF2 36 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 89 km 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 81 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 32°F (0°C) 2.4 in Driest
March 40°F (4°C) 3.8 in
April 52°F (11°C) 4.3 in
May 62°F (16°C) 4.5 in
June 71°F (21°C) 4.4 in
July 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 4.0 in
September 66°F (19°C) 5.2 in Wettest
October 55°F (13°C) 4.1 in
November 44°F (7°C) 3.6 in
December 35°F (2°C) 3.9 in

Gardners has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 30°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.2") and February the driest (2.4").

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