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Glasgow, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Beaver County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
96 Population 1,600/sq mi density
$66,563 Median Income $26,202 per capita
$933 Median Rent 18.3% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
114 Violent Crime/100K 572 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$66,563 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
114 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Glasgow experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.9°F
4% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation685 ft (209 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density1,600/sq mi
Coordinates40.6445°N, 80.5077°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyBeaver County County
Nearest AirportPittsburgh International (PIT)
18 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.7"
10% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.17"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.24"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0442 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)13.4 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.63 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.9 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score75.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability37.7 / 100
Community Resilience91.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

41 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M2.5 on May 12, 2025.

Sep 25, 1998 2 km SW of Adamsville, Pennsylvania M4.5 95 km
Jun 10, 2019 1 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio M4.0 140 km
Jan 26, 2001 8 km NNW of Edgewood, Ohio M3.9 146 km
Mar 12, 2007 Ohio M3.7 102 km
Oct 16, 1993 8 km SSE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 125 km
Jun 30, 2003 6 km NW of Perry, Ohio M3.6 141 km
Aug 28, 2023 7 km SE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 127 km
Jun 20, 2006 9 km WNW of North Perry, Ohio M3.5 146 km
Jan 26, 1991 1 km NNE of Mayfield Heights, Ohio M3.4 127 km
Jun 3, 2017 1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio M3.4 105 km
Jun 3, 2001 3 km N of Edgewood, Ohio M3.4 142 km
Jun 30, 2004 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio M3.3 135 km
Jul 1, 2013 5 km NNW of Fairport Harbor, Ohio M3.2 144 km
Jan 9, 2008 6 km WNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M3.1 142 km
Mar 11, 2006 8 km NNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M3.1 146 km
Apr 22, 2025 3 km ESE of Buffalo, Ohio M3.1 117 km
Apr 24, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M3.1 123 km
Jun 5, 2011 5 km W of Lodi, Ohio M3.0 139 km
Mar 30, 2024 2 km SSW of Maple Ridge, Ohio M3.0 54 km
Apr 2, 2017 5 km W of Graysville, Ohio M3.0 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

313 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 55 fatalities, 1,077 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1985 EF5 82 km 18
May 31, 1985 EF4 93 km 16
Jun 3, 1980 EF4 66 km 0
Jul 12, 1992 EF3 98 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 97 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 20 km 9
Oct 12, 1978 EF3 39 km 0
Jul 11, 1976 EF3 91 km 1
Jun 3, 1973 EF3 99 km 0
May 2, 1972 EF3 95 km 0
May 8, 1969 EF3 70 km 1
Aug 3, 1963 EF3 64 km 2
Aug 5, 1956 EF3 59 km 2
Mar 1, 1955 EF3 71 km 1
Jun 26, 2024 EF2 77 km 0
May 11, 2024 EF2 56 km 0
May 7, 2024 EF2 26 km 0
Aug 1, 2022 EF2 69 km 0
Mar 31, 2022 EF2 98 km 0
Oct 21, 2021 EF2 46 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 2.2 in Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 3.1 in
April 49°F (10°C) 3.2 in
May 59°F (15°C) 4.0 in
June 67°F (20°C) 4.1 in
July 74°F (23°C) 4.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.4 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.3 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.5 in
November 42°F (6°C) 3.2 in
December 32°F (0°C) 3.0 in

Glasgow has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 29°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.2").

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