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Harveys Lake, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Wyoming County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
2,800
Population
519/sq mi density
$68,462
Median Income
$55,018 per capita
$229,600
Home Value
$254,698 Zillow
$1,230
Median Rent
24.7% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$68,462 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$229,600 home value, $1,230/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
40.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Harveys Lake experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.4 inches. The area receives 46.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 47.6°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,276 ft (389 m) |
| Area | 2.4 sq mi (6.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 519/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.3647°N, 76.0447°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Wyoming County County |
| Nearest Airport | Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International (AVP) 17 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 5.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 44.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 46.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 73.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very 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 | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | — | — | 125 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.0 in |
Harveys Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 24°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (2.6").