Maxatawny, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Lehigh County County
5.0
/5.0
A+
Excellent
78
Population
780/sq mi density
52°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
51.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Maxatawny experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.7 inches. The area receives 33.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 51.5°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 471 ft (144 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 780/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.5412°N, 75.6919°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Lehigh County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lehigh Valley International (ABE) 15 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 75.6% |
| Unhealthy Days | 2 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0415 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 93.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 58.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 73.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively 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 | Very High |
| 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 | - | - | 70 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 | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 3.8 in |
Maxatawny has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 29°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.4") and February the driest (2.8").