Harrisburg, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Dauphin County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
50,092
Population
6,169/sq mi density
$47,783
Median Income
$27,779 per capita
$121,000
Home Value
$267,027 Zillow
$996
Median Rent
27.5% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
776
Violent Crime/100K
2,005 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$47,783 median income, 9.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$121,000 home value, $996/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
776 violent crimes/100K (104% above avg)
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Harrisburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. The area receives 23.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 55.2°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 338 ft (103 m) |
| Area | 11.9 sq mi (30.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,169/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2759°N, 76.8850°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Dauphin County County |
| Nearest Airport | Harrisburg International (MDT) 9 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 56.3% |
| Unhealthy Days | 2 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0450 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 10.7 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 91.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 37.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 96.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| 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 | 33°F (0°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.2 in |
Harrisburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 33°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.4").