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Monongahela, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Allegheny County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
4,113 Population 2,153/sq mi density
$55,500 Median Income $33,624 per capita
$119,300 Home Value $144,194 Zillow
$817 Median Rent 27.8% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
123 Violent Crime/100K 847 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$55,500 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$119,300 home value, $817/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
123 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Monongahela experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches. The area receives 10.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.9°F
2% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,057 ft (322 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²)
Population Density2,153/sq mi
Coordinates40.1912°N, 79.9225°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyAllegheny County County
Nearest AirportPittsburgh International (PIT)
26 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.9"
8% above US avg
Snowfall 10.3"
Wettest Month (May) 3.94"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.32"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0432 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)11.6 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)2.41 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.39 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)10.2 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score98.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability32.7 / 100
Community Resilience91.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very High
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Very High
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Very High
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

11 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.4. Most recent: M2.9 on May 9, 2025.

Jun 3, 2017 1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio M3.4 121 km
Apr 24, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M3.1 143 km
Apr 22, 2025 3 km ESE of Buffalo, Ohio M3.1 137 km
Apr 2, 2017 5 km W of Graysville, Ohio M3.0 127 km
Mar 30, 2024 2 km SSW of Maple Ridge, Ohio M3.0 124 km
May 9, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M2.9 143 km
Aug 7, 2000 2 km S of Limaville, Ohio M2.9 134 km
Apr 29, 2025 1 km SE of Pleasant City, Ohio M2.8 141 km
Aug 31, 2011 2 km NNW of Belmont, West Virginia M2.8 145 km
Sep 4, 2011 3 km N of Saint Marys, West Virginia M2.6 139 km
Sep 11, 2024 4 km WNW of Claysville, Pennsylvania M2.5 46 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

261 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 15 fatalities, 549 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998 EF4 62 km 0
Jun 3, 1980 EF4 54 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 87 km 1
May 31, 1985 EF3 84 km 9
Jun 3, 1980 EF3 74 km 0
Jul 11, 1976 EF3 40 km 1
Aug 3, 1963 EF3 15 km 2
Jun 26, 2024 EF2 32 km 0
May 11, 2024 EF2 15 km 0
May 7, 2024 EF2 86 km 0
Aug 25, 2023 EF2 47 km 0
Aug 1, 2022 EF2 55 km 0
Mar 31, 2022 EF2 85 km 0
Oct 21, 2021 EF2 50 km 0
Jul 29, 2021 EF2 92 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 45 km 0
Mar 23, 2011 EF2 18 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF2 72 km 0
May 23, 2000 EF2 100 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 70 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 31°F (-1°C) 2.3 in Driest
March 40°F (4°C) 3.4 in
April 50°F (10°C) 3.3 in
May 60°F (16°C) 3.9 in Wettest
June 68°F (20°C) 3.8 in
July 74°F (24°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 3.7 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.2 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.6 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.0 in
December 33°F (1°C) 2.8 in

Monongahela has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 30°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.3").

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