Hamburg, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Berks County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
4,377
Population
2,316/sq mi density
$57,212
Median Income
$39,013 per capita
$182,900
Home Value
$303,452 Zillow
$1,126
Median Rent
29.2% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
287
Violent Crime/100K
1,278 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$57,212 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$182,900 home value, $1,126/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
287 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Hamburg 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 49.5 inches. The area receives 21.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
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 | 402 ft (123 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,316/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.5562°N, 75.9824°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Berks County County |
| Nearest Airport | Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (RDG) 12 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 69.4% |
| Unhealthy Days | 2 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0462 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.44 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.2 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 92.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 48.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 85.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| 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 | - | - | 94 km |
| 1840 | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA | Earthquake | - | - | 107 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 4.9 in | |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 5.1 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 3.9 in |
Hamburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 29°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.2") and February the driest (2.7").