Morgantown, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Berks County County
4.2
/5.0
A
Great
1,340
Population
1,175/sq mi density
$76,673
Median Income
$36,587 per capita
$243,100
Home Value
$445,862 Zillow
$1,284
Median Rent
39.0% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$76,673 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$243,100 home value, $1,284/mo rent
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Morgantown 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 26.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 52.0°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 546 ft (166 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,175/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.1501°N, 75.8873°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Berks County County |
| Nearest Airport | Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (RDG) 16 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 69.4% |
| Unhealthy Days | 2 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0462 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.44 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.2 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 92.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 48.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 85.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | - | - | 103 km |
| 1840 | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA | Earthquake | - | - | 70 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 | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 4.9 in | |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 35°F (1°C) | 4.1 in |
Morgantown 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 (5.2") and February the driest (3.0").