New Salem, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Fayette County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
390
Population
795/sq mi density
$100,688
Median Income
$35,776 per capita
$142,200
Home Value
$296,134 Zillow
52°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$100,688 median income, 11.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$142,200 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.5% bachelor's degree or higher
New Salem experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.3 inches. The area receives 28.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 52.1°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,125 ft (343 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 795/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.9301°N, 79.8260°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Fayette County County |
| Nearest Airport | Arnold Palmer Regional (LBE) 32 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 73.5% |
| Unhealthy Days | 2 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0474 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 82.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 73.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 67.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 3.3 in |
New Salem has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 30°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.8").