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Harrison City, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Westmoreland County County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
117 Population 2,340/sq mi density
$22,750 Median Income $23,362 per capita
53°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
121 Violent Crime/100K 1,093 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$22,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
121 violent crimes/100K
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 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. 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 40.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.5°F
3% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation983 ft (300 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.1 km²)
Population Density2,340/sq mi
Coordinates40.3548°N, 79.6502°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyWestmoreland County County
Nearest AirportArnold Palmer Regional (LBE)
14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.6"
15% above US avg
Snowfall 25.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.29"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.44"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0423 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.3 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score87.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability30.2 / 100
Community Resilience92.8 / 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)

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M2.5 on Sep 11, 2024.

Sep 25, 1998 2 km SW of Adamsville, Pennsylvania M4.5 141 km
Jun 3, 2017 1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio M3.4 148 km
Mar 30, 2024 2 km SSW of Maple Ridge, Ohio M3.0 133 km
Aug 7, 2000 2 km S of Limaville, Ohio M2.9 143 km
Sep 11, 2024 4 km WNW of Claysville, Pennsylvania M2.5 73 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

272 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 15 fatalities, 556 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998 EF4 50 km 0
Jun 3, 1980 EF4 34 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 83 km 1
May 31, 1985 EF3 86 km 9
Jun 3, 1980 EF3 94 km 0
Jul 11, 1976 EF3 13 km 1
Aug 3, 1963 EF3 20 km 2
Jun 26, 2024 EF2 5 km 0
May 11, 2024 EF2 36 km 0
Aug 25, 2023 EF2 47 km 0
Aug 1, 2022 EF2 84 km 0
Mar 31, 2022 EF2 58 km 0
Oct 21, 2021 EF2 74 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 32 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 97 km 0
Mar 23, 2011 EF2 11 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF2 43 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 67 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 67 km 0
Aug 15, 1997 EF2 28 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (510 ac, 2005).

Year Name Acres Distance
2005 UNNAMED 510 94 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 2.6 in
February 30°F (-1°C) 2.4 in Coldest, Driest
March 38°F (4°C) 3.4 in
April 49°F (9°C) 3.4 in
May 59°F (15°C) 4.1 in
June 67°F (19°C) 4.1 in
July 75°F (24°C) 4.3 in Warmest, Wettest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.8 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.5 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.8 in
November 42°F (6°C) 3.2 in
December 32°F (0°C) 3.0 in

Harrison City has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 30°F in February to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.4").

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