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New Berlin, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Northumberland County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
720 Population 1,846/sq mi density
$85,250 Median Income $36,918 per capita
$194,500 Home Value $222,612 Zillow
$1,111 Median Rent 35.0% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
116 Violent Crime/100K 116 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$85,250 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$194,500 home value, $1,111/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
116 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.6% bachelor's degree or higher
New Berlin experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.9 inches. The area receives 28.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.4°F
7% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation541 ft (165 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density1,846/sq mi
Coordinates40.8816°N, 76.9812°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyNorthumberland County County
Nearest AirportWilliamsport Regional (IPT)
25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.9"
15% above US avg
Snowfall 28.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.45"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.60"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score79.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability52.8 / 100
Community Resilience89.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

17 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.8 on Jun 10, 2025.

Jan 16, 1994 2 km W of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.6 101 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km E of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.2 103 km
Jun 13, 2019 9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania M3.4 68 km
Jun 3, 2010 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M3.1 88 km
Nov 14, 1997 0 km S of Rothsville, Pennsylvania M3.0 102 km
Apr 24, 2009 1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.9 91 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km SSE of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M2.9 103 km
Sep 15, 2019 5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania M2.8 107 km
Jun 10, 2025 10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania M2.8 80 km
May 10, 1993 1 km NW of Whitfield, Pennsylvania M2.8 101 km
Oct 25, 2009 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.8 87 km
Mar 11, 1995 0 km ENE of Landisville, Pennsylvania M2.7 100 km
Jan 25, 2015 4 km ESE of Downingtown, Pennsylvania M2.6 149 km
Oct 28, 1996 2 km W of Reinholds, Pennsylvania M2.6 98 km
Jan 18, 1994 3 km SE of Clay, Pennsylvania M2.6 100 km
May 7, 1994 2 km SW of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M2.5 102 km
Jan 8, 1995 1 km WSW of Montrose Manor, Pennsylvania M2.5 105 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

252 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 9 fatalities, 137 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 14, 2004 EF3 75 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 36 km 6
Jul 29, 1976 EF3 43 km 0
Jun 18, 1970 EF3 79 km 1
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 66 km 0
Apr 14, 2019 EF2 59 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 76 km 0
Jun 13, 2018 EF2 96 km 0
Jul 8, 2014 EF2 85 km 0
May 23, 2011 EF2 31 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 64 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 86 km 0
Dec 1, 2006 EF2 79 km 0
Oct 9, 1992 EF2 85 km 0
Jul 17, 1992 EF2 74 km 0
Jul 15, 1992 EF2 83 km 0
Sep 18, 1991 EF2 74 km 0
May 6, 1991 EF2 93 km 0
Nov 20, 1989 EF2 76 km 0
Jun 20, 1989 EF2 72 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

5 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BULL RUN (2,003 ac, 2008).

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 BULL RUN 2,003 85 km
2018 FIELDS RUN 711 85 km
2006 FIVE MILE FIRE 658 91 km
2006 OKOME ROAD 573 66 km
2006 BEAR TRAP 561 83 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 2.6 in Driest
March 38°F (3°C) 3.2 in
April 49°F (9°C) 3.4 in
May 60°F (15°C) 4.0 in
June 68°F (20°C) 4.5 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 3.6 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.9 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.3 in
November 42°F (5°C) 3.6 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 3.0 in

New Berlin has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 27°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.6").

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