Hanover, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · York County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
16,483
Population
4,455/sq mi density
$64,135
Median Income
$35,747 per capita
$200,900
Home Value
$296,544 Zillow
$1,095
Median Rent
27.8% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
108
Violent Crime/100K
2,528 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$64,135 median income, 8.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$200,900 home value, $1,095/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
108 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 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. The area receives 28.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 52.6°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
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 | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 65.6% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
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) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 3.5 in |
Hanover has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 30°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.6").