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Hanover, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · York County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
16,483
Population
4,455/sq mi density
$64,135
Median Income
$35,747 per capita
$200,900
Home Value
$286,884 Zillow
$1,095
Median Rent
27.8% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
236
Violent Crime/100K
1,910 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$64,135 median income, 5.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$200,900 home value, $1,095/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
236 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Hanover 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 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 52.4°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 621 ft (189 m) |
| Area | 3.7 sq mi (9.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,455/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.8118°N, 76.9836°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | York County County |
| Nearest Airport | Gettysburg Regional (GTY) 16 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0476 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 14.2 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.63 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 10.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 90.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 17.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 83.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 35°F (1°C) | 3.4 in |
Hanover has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 30°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (2.8").