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Harford, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Susquehanna County County

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
92 Population 87/sq mi density
$82,500 Median Income $43,287 per capita
45°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
258 Violent Crime/100K 129 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$82,500 median income, 9.1% unemployment
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Safety
1.0 / 5.0
258 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Harford has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches. The area receives 82.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average45.2°F
16% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,384 ft (422 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density87/sq mi
Coordinates41.7820°N, 75.7062°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountySusquehanna County County
Nearest AirportWilkes-Barre/Scranton International (AVP)
31 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.7"
23% above US avg
Snowfall 82.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.13"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.52"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)6.0 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score53.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability36.1 / 100
Community Resilience38.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.8 on Jun 10, 2025.

Apr 5, 2024 2024 Tewksbury, New Jersey Earthquake M4.8 144 km
Jun 17, 1991 7 km NE of Worcester, New York M4.0 127 km
Apr 5, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M3.7 146 km
Aug 26, 2003 4 km NNW of Milford, New Jersey M3.1 140 km
Feb 3, 2009 1 km ESE of Victory Gardens, New Jersey M3.0 141 km
May 24, 2024 6 km E of Califon, New Jersey M2.9 143 km
Apr 27, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.9 145 km
Jun 10, 2025 10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania M2.8 84 km
Apr 5, 2024 6 km ESE of Califon, New Jersey M2.6 145 km
Apr 10, 2024 5 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.6 146 km
May 1, 2024 1 km NW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.6 145 km
Aug 14, 2015 3 km SE of Mendham, New Jersey M2.6 149 km
Jan 15, 1992 5 km NNE of Tuxedo Park, New York M2.5 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Gloria (1985, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
1985 Gloria Category 1 240 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

180 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 5 fatalities, 92 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998 EF3 34 km 2
May 31, 1998 EF3 49 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 97 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 74 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 72 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 85 km 0
Mar 21, 1976 EF3 99 km 0
Apr 22, 2023 EF2 65 km 0
Apr 14, 2019 EF2 88 km 0
Jun 13, 2018 EF2 82 km 0
Jun 13, 2018 EF2 61 km 0
Feb 25, 2017 EF2 59 km 0
Jul 8, 2014 EF2 69 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 86 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 93 km 0
Jul 23, 2010 EF2 31 km 0
Dec 1, 2006 EF2 84 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 66 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 64 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 94 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1895 HIGH BRIDGE, NJ Earthquake 142 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

6 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: 16 MILE (7,896 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 16 MILE 7,896 80 km
2009 PENOBSCOT 2,091 66 km
2004 CRYSTAL LAKE 1,838 70 km
2020 SEVEN PINES 790 76 km
2015 PIPELINE 1 666 73 km
2016 BEAR TOWN 649 78 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 23°F (-5°C) 2.5 in Driest
March 32°F (0°C) 3.0 in
April 43°F (6°C) 3.5 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.9 in
June 63°F (17°C) 4.1 in Wettest
July 68°F (20°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 67°F (20°C) 3.7 in
September 60°F (16°C) 3.7 in
October 49°F (10°C) 3.2 in
November 39°F (4°C) 3.6 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 3.1 in

Harford has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 22°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.5").

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