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Harrisburg, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Dauphin County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
50,092
Population
6,169/sq mi density
$47,783
Median Income
$27,779 per capita
$121,000
Home Value
$258,294 Zillow
$996
Median Rent
27.5% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
901
Violent Crime/100K
2,173 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$47,783 median income, 6.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$121,000 home value, $996/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
901 violent crimes/100K (137% 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 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. The area receives 23.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 51.9°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
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 | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 3.3 in |
Harrisburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 29°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (2.8").