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Gettysburg, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Adams County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
7,929
Population
4,777/sq mi density
$52,656
Median Income
$34,115 per capita
$237,000
Home Value
$361,856 Zillow
$929
Median Rent
27.4% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
378
Violent Crime/100K
1,696 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$52,656 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$237,000 home value, $929/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
378 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
41.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Gettysburg 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. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 52.8°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 531 ft (162 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,777/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.8306°N, 77.2341°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Adams County County |
| Nearest Airport | Gettysburg Regional (GTY) 2 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0480 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 3.5 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.48 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.17 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 10.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 67.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 36.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 66.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 3.2 in |
Gettysburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 30°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.8").