McSherrystown, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Adams County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
3,094
Population
6,067/sq mi density
$70,890
Median Income
$29,495 per capita
$188,200
Home Value
$246,583 Zillow
$1,365
Median Rent
29.4% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
223
Violent Crime/100K
859 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$70,890 median income, 10.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$188,200 home value, $1,365/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
223 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.0% bachelor's degree or higher
McSherrystown experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. The area receives 28.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 52.6°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 563 ft (172 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,067/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.8035°N, 77.0199°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Adams County County |
| Nearest Airport | Gettysburg Regional (GTY) 14 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 63.1% |
| Unhealthy Days | 3 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0480 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 3.5 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.48 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.17 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 10.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 67.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 36.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 66.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 3.5 in |
McSherrystown has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 30°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.6").