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Loretto, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Cambria County County
4.7
/5.0
A+
Excellent
1,370
Population
1,457/sq mi density
$61,591
Median Income
$8,910 per capita
$187,500
Home Value
$135,163 Zillow
48°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
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Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$61,591 median income, 1.5% unemployment
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Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$187,500 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
52.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Loretto experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. The area receives 49.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 48.0°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,968 ft (600 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,457/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.5084°N, 78.6351°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Cambria County County |
| Nearest Airport | Arnold Palmer Regional (LBE) 44 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0427 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 9.3 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.77 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.27 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 76.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 60.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 96.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.1 in |
Loretto has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 25°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.7").