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Messiah College, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Dauphin County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
2,273
Population
7,103/sq mi density
55°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
78
Violent Crime/100K
1,782 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
78 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
83.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Messiah College experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 55.2°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 504 ft (154 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 7,103/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.1574°N, 76.9821°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Dauphin County County |
| Nearest Airport | Harrisburg International (MDT) 12 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0450 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 10.7 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 91.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 37.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 96.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| 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 | 33°F (0°C) | 3.0 in | |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 3.3 in |
Messiah College has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 31°F in February to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.8").