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Hunterstown, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Adams County County
1.2
/5.0
F
Poor
290
Population
169/sq mi density
53°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
55
Violent Crime/100K
827 property/100K
F
Overall
1.2 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
55 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Hunterstown 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 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. The area receives 27.0 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 Average | 52.8°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 598 ft (182 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 169/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.8848°N, 77.1550°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Adams County County |
| Nearest Airport | Gettysburg Regional (GTY) 7 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0480 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 3.5 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.48 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.17 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 10.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 67.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 36.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 66.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very 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 | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 3.3 in |
Hunterstown has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 30°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.8").