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Lavelle, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Schuylkill County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
437
Population
387/sq mi density
$52,557
Median Income
$25,060 per capita
$115,400
Home Value
$61,203 Zillow
51°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
1,158
Violent Crime/100K
3,058 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$52,557 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$115,400 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,158 violent crimes/100K (205% above avg)
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Lavelle experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches. The area receives 33.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.5°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 975 ft (297 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 387/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7623°N, 76.3869°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Schuylkill County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hazleton Regional (HZL) 26 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 85.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 60.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 77.0 / 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)
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | — | — | 127 km |
| 1840 | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA | Earthquake | — | — | 147 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.8 in | |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.2 in |
Lavelle has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 27°F in February to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.7").