Lake Wynonah, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Schuylkill County County

4.7 /5.0
A+ Excellent
3,180 Population 1,003/sq mi density
$92,572 Median Income $44,838 per capita
$232,100 Home Value $227,573 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$92,572 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$232,100 home value, /mo rent
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
40.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Lake Wynonah experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.7 inches. The area receives 30.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.1°F
4% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation686 ft (209 m)
Area3.2 sq mi (8.4 km²)
Population Density1,003/sq mi
Coordinates40.5911°N, 76.1704°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountySchuylkill County County
Nearest AirportReading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (RDG)
18 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.7"
28% above US avg
Snowfall 30.2"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.03"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.11"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score85.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability60.6 / 100
Community Resilience77.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Moderate
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 High
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

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

Apr 5, 2024 2024 Tewksbury, New Jersey Earthquake M4.8 120 km
Jan 16, 1994 2 km W of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.6 31 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km E of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.2 33 km
Apr 5, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M3.7 121 km
Jun 13, 2019 9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania M3.4 114 km
Oct 23, 1990 3 km W of Hancocks Bridge, New Jersey M3.2 133 km
Aug 26, 2003 4 km NNW of Milford, New Jersey M3.1 90 km
Jun 3, 2010 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M3.1 88 km
Nov 14, 1997 0 km S of Rothsville, Pennsylvania M3.0 50 km
Feb 3, 2009 1 km ESE of Victory Gardens, New Jersey M3.0 142 km
Apr 24, 2009 1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.9 93 km
Apr 27, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.9 120 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km SSE of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M2.9 33 km
May 24, 2024 6 km E of Califon, New Jersey M2.9 120 km
Sep 15, 2019 5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania M2.8 97 km
May 10, 1993 1 km NW of Whitfield, Pennsylvania M2.8 30 km
Jun 10, 2025 10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania M2.8 116 km
Jul 1, 2009 3 km ESE of Pennsville, New Jersey M2.8 121 km
Oct 25, 2009 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.8 88 km
Mar 11, 1995 0 km ENE of Landisville, Pennsylvania M2.7 58 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Irene (2011, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2011 Irene Category 1 295 km
1985 Gloria Category 2 228 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

351 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 10 fatalities, 195 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 14, 2004 EF3 49 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 26 km 0
Jul 27, 1994 EF3 68 km 3
Jul 26, 1981 EF3 54 km 0
Mar 21, 1976 EF3 94 km 0
Jun 18, 1970 EF3 24 km 1
Mar 22, 1955 EF3 83 km 1
Nov 4, 1950 EF3 44 km 0
Sep 1, 2021 EF2 96 km 1
Sep 1, 2021 EF2 93 km 0
Oct 31, 2019 EF2 93 km 0
May 28, 2019 EF2 53 km 0
Apr 14, 2019 EF2 69 km 0
Jun 13, 2018 EF2 78 km 0
Feb 25, 2017 EF2 81 km 0
Feb 24, 2016 EF2 66 km 0
May 23, 2011 EF2 86 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 39 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 84 km 0
Jul 29, 2009 EF2 86 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1895 HIGH BRIDGE, NJ Earthquake - - 109 km
1840 PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA Earthquake - - 121 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 PENOBSCOT 2,091 72 km
2004 CRYSTAL LAKE 1,838 69 km
2012 HOPEWELL FIRE 812 55 km
2020 SEVEN PINES 790 95 km
2015 RAZOR FIRE 728 46 km
2015 PIPELINE 1 666 72 km
1999 WORTHINGTO 514 100 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 31°F (-0°C) 3.1 in Driest
March 40°F (4°C) 4.1 in
April 51°F (11°C) 3.8 in
May 61°F (16°C) 3.6 in
June 70°F (21°C) 5.0 in
July 75°F (24°C) 5.0 in Warmest, Wettest
August 73°F (23°C) 4.9 in
September 65°F (19°C) 4.5 in
October 53°F (12°C) 4.2 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.4 in
December 34°F (1°C) 3.8 in

Lake Wynonah has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 29°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.0") and February the driest (3.1").

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