Harrison City, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Westmoreland County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
117
Population
2,340/sq mi density
$22,750
Median Income
$23,362 per capita
52°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$22,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Harrison City experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. The area receives 25.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 52.4°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 983 ft (300 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,340/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.3548°N, 79.6502°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Westmoreland County County |
| Nearest Airport | Arnold Palmer Regional (LBE) 14 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 76.6% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0423 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 87.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 30.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 92.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 40°F (4°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 3.2 in |
Harrison City has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 30°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.8").