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Hawley, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Pike County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,104 Population 1,903/sq mi density
$46,693 Median Income $28,263 per capita
$173,500 Home Value $311,590 Zillow
$1,004 Median Rent 34.0% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$46,693 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$173,500 home value, $1,004/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Hawley experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.1 inches. The area receives 47.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average46.6°F
14% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation924 ft (282 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density1,903/sq mi
Coordinates41.4759°N, 75.1760°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyPike County County
Nearest AirportSullivan County International (MSV)
25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.1"
19% above US avg
Snowfall 47.1"
Wettest Month (May) 4.29"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.87"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score65.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability40.9 / 100
Community Resilience17.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

26 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.8 on Aug 5, 2025.

Apr 5, 2024 2024 Tewksbury, New Jersey Earthquake M4.8 94 km
Jan 16, 1994 2 km W of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.6 147 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km E of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.2 146 km
Jun 17, 1991 7 km NE of Worcester, New York M4.0 135 km
Apr 5, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M3.7 95 km
Jan 9, 1992 4 km WNW of Robertsville, New Jersey M3.1 142 km
Aug 26, 2003 4 km NNW of Milford, New Jersey M3.1 97 km
Aug 3, 2025 0 km W of Little Ferry, New Jersey M3.0 117 km
Oct 28, 1991 3 km WNW of Stamford, Connecticut M3.0 141 km
Feb 3, 2009 1 km ESE of Victory Gardens, New Jersey M3.0 87 km
May 24, 2024 6 km E of Califon, New Jersey M2.9 92 km
Apr 27, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.9 94 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km SSE of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M2.9 146 km
Jun 10, 2025 10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania M2.8 125 km
May 10, 1993 1 km NW of Whitfield, Pennsylvania M2.8 144 km
Aug 5, 2025 1 km N of Hillsdale, New Jersey M2.8 108 km
Apr 12, 1991 2 km ENE of North Castle, New York M2.7 132 km
Apr 10, 2024 5 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.6 95 km
Apr 5, 2024 6 km ESE of Califon, New Jersey M2.6 94 km
Oct 27, 2001 1 km NNW of Manhattan, New York M2.6 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Bob (1991, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
1991 Bob Category 2 282 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 185 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

181 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 12 fatalities, 98 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998 EF3 75 km 2
May 31, 1998 EF3 21 km 0
Jul 14, 1988 EF3 56 km 0
Jul 26, 1981 EF3 86 km 0
Mar 21, 1976 EF3 55 km 0
May 28, 1973 EF3 94 km 0
May 28, 1973 EF3 79 km 0
Apr 22, 2023 EF2 42 km 0
Jun 13, 2018 EF2 62 km 0
Feb 25, 2017 EF2 55 km 0
Jul 23, 2010 EF2 27 km 0
Jul 29, 2009 EF2 61 km 0
Jul 29, 2009 EF2 50 km 0
Dec 1, 2006 EF2 87 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 16 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 12 km 0
Nov 8, 1996 EF2 81 km 0
Jul 15, 1992 EF2 96 km 0
Sep 18, 1991 EF2 45 km 0
Aug 28, 1988 EF2 75 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1895 HIGH BRIDGE, NJ Earthquake 93 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

17 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (23,000 ac, 1985).

Year Name Acres Distance
1985 UNNAMED 23,000 94 km
2016 16 MILE 7,896 31 km
2024 JENNINGS CREEK 5,069 81 km
2015 ROOSA GAP 2,747 65 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,224 80 km
2009 PENOBSCOT 2,091 65 km
2016 SAMS POINT FIRE-VERKEERDER FIRE 1,929 73 km
2004 CRYSTAL LAKE 1,838 65 km
2006 CHERRYTOWN FIRE 943 79 km
1988 UNNAMED 833 91 km
2020 SEVEN PINES 790 37 km
2015 RAZOR FIRE 728 88 km
2015 PIPELINE 1 666 57 km
2016 BEAR TOWN 649 33 km
2016 SHERWOOD 642 96 km
2024 WHITEHOUSE 607 77 km
1999 WORTHINGTO 514 54 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 24°F (-5°C) 2.9 in Driest
March 32°F (0°C) 3.2 in
April 43°F (6°C) 3.7 in
May 55°F (13°C) 4.3 in Wettest
June 63°F (17°C) 4.1 in
July 69°F (21°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 67°F (20°C) 3.9 in
September 60°F (16°C) 3.9 in
October 49°F (10°C) 3.2 in
November 39°F (4°C) 3.7 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 3.3 in

Hawley has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 23°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.9").

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