Mountain Top, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Luzerne County County
4.8
/5.0
A+
Excellent
11,856
Population
789/sq mi density
$105,286
Median Income
$44,446 per capita
$274,600
Home Value
$341,634 Zillow
$843
Median Rent
23.0% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.8 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$105,286 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$274,600 home value, $843/mo rent
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
44.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Mountain Top experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.8 inches. The area receives 45.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 46.6°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,407 ft (429 m) |
| Area | 15.0 sq mi (39.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 789/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.1353°N, 75.9044°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Luzerne County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hazleton Regional (HZL) 11 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 91.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 67.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 78.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | - | - | 100 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 4.6 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.8 in |
Mountain Top has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 24°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.2") and February the driest (2.6").