Lampeter, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · York County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
2,094
Population
1,217/sq mi density
$72,281
Median Income
$41,000 per capita
$361,000
Home Value
$364,463 Zillow
$1,424
Median Rent
29.4% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$72,281 median income, 0.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$361,000 home value, $1,424/mo rent
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
35.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Lampeter experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. The area receives 21.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 53.3°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 398 ft (121 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,217/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.9936°N, 76.2453°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | York County County |
| Nearest Airport | Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (RDG) 30 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 65.6% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0476 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 14.2 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.63 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 10.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 90.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 17.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 83.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | - | - | 138 km |
| 1840 | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA | Earthquake | - | - | 92 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 3.1 in |
Lampeter has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 31°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.2").