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Hummels Wharf, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Northumberland County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
988 Population 1,251/sq mi density
$67,361 Median Income $40,443 per capita
$186,300 Home Value $229,378 Zillow
$720 Median Rent 16.9% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
59 Violent Crime/100K 1,006 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$67,361 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$186,300 home value, $720/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
59 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Hummels Wharf experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.1°F
5% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation476 ft (145 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density1,251/sq mi
Coordinates40.8312°N, 76.8423°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyNorthumberland County County
Nearest AirportWilliamsport Regional (IPT)
29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.9"
8% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.41"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.64"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score79.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability52.8 / 100
Community Resilience89.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

18 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.8 on Jun 10, 2025.

Jan 16, 1994 2 km W of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.6 88 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km E of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.2 90 km
Jun 13, 2019 9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania M3.4 72 km
Aug 26, 2003 4 km NNW of Milford, New Jersey M3.1 149 km
Jun 3, 2010 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M3.1 84 km
Nov 14, 1997 0 km S of Rothsville, Pennsylvania M3.0 91 km
Apr 24, 2009 1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.9 87 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km SSE of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M2.9 91 km
Sep 15, 2019 5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania M2.8 101 km
Jun 10, 2025 10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania M2.8 83 km
May 10, 1993 1 km NW of Whitfield, Pennsylvania M2.8 88 km
Oct 25, 2009 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.8 83 km
Mar 11, 1995 0 km ENE of Landisville, Pennsylvania M2.7 90 km
Jan 25, 2015 4 km ESE of Downingtown, Pennsylvania M2.6 137 km
Jan 18, 1994 3 km SE of Clay, Pennsylvania M2.6 88 km
Oct 28, 1996 2 km W of Reinholds, Pennsylvania M2.6 86 km
May 7, 1994 2 km SW of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M2.5 89 km
Jan 8, 1995 1 km WSW of Montrose Manor, Pennsylvania M2.5 93 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Gloria (1985, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
1985 Gloria Category 2 290 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

278 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 9 fatalities, 172 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 14, 2004 EF3 65 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 89 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 47 km 6
Jul 29, 1976 EF3 55 km 0
Jun 18, 1970 EF3 66 km 1
Nov 4, 1950 EF3 93 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 73 km 0
Apr 14, 2019 EF2 54 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 84 km 0
Jun 13, 2018 EF2 95 km 0
Jun 13, 2018 EF2 100 km 0
Jul 8, 2014 EF2 86 km 0
May 23, 2011 EF2 36 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 81 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 53 km 0
Dec 1, 2006 EF2 70 km 0
May 29, 1995 EF2 99 km 0
Oct 9, 1992 EF2 80 km 0
Jul 17, 1992 EF2 62 km 0
Jul 15, 1992 EF2 71 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

7 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: PENOBSCOT (2,091 ac, 2009).

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 PENOBSCOT 2,091 92 km
2008 BULL RUN 2,003 96 km
2004 CRYSTAL LAKE 1,838 92 km
2015 RAZOR FIRE 728 98 km
2018 FIELDS RUN 711 98 km
2006 OKOME ROAD 573 77 km
2006 BEAR TRAP 561 95 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 2.6 in Driest
March 38°F (3°C) 3.2 in
April 49°F (9°C) 3.5 in
May 59°F (15°C) 4.1 in
June 68°F (20°C) 4.4 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 3.6 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.9 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.3 in
November 42°F (6°C) 3.6 in
December 32°F (0°C) 3.1 in

Hummels Wharf has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 28°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (2.6").

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