Ligonier, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Westmoreland County County
4.6
/5.0
A+
Excellent
1,562
Population
3,124/sq mi density
$74,420
Median Income
$58,569 per capita
$223,400
Home Value
$205,937 Zillow
$777
Median Rent
22.1% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$74,420 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$223,400 home value, $777/mo rent
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
42.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Ligonier experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches. The area receives 48.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 49.6°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,193 ft (364 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,124/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2449°N, 79.2375°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Westmoreland County County |
| Nearest Airport | Arnold Palmer Regional (LBE) 9 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 76.6% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0423 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 87.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 30.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 92.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 4.6 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 3.6 in |
Ligonier has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 27°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.0") and February the driest (3.3").