New Stanton, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Westmoreland County County

4.3 /5.0
A Great
2,538 Population 633/sq mi density
$74,265 Median Income $39,214 per capita
$244,500 Home Value $238,818 Zillow
$1,067 Median Rent 24.0% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$74,265 median income, 5.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$244,500 home value, $1,067/mo rent
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
38.5% bachelor's degree or higher
New Stanton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.7 inches. The area receives 29.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average50.5°F
6% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation1,040 ft (317 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.0 km²)
Population Density633/sq mi
Coordinates40.2223°N, 79.6088°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyWestmoreland County County
Nearest AirportArnold Palmer Regional (LBE)
11 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.7"
12% above US avg
Snowfall 29.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.52"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.90"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood
Good Days %76.6%
Unhealthy Days0

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0423 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.3 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score87.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability30.2 / 100
Community Resilience92.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively High
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.4. Most recent: M2.5 on Sep 11, 2024.

Jun 3, 2017 1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio M3.4 147 km
Mar 30, 2024 2 km SSW of Maple Ridge, Ohio M3.0 144 km
Sep 11, 2024 4 km WNW of Claysville, Pennsylvania M2.5 73 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

260 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 16 fatalities, 555 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998 EF4 38 km 0
Jun 3, 1980 EF4 49 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 69 km 1
May 31, 1985 EF3 99 km 9
Jun 3, 1980 EF3 81 km 0
Jul 11, 1976 EF3 17 km 1
May 19, 1967 EF3 97 km 1
Aug 3, 1963 EF3 25 km 2
Jun 26, 2024 EF2 20 km 0
May 11, 2024 EF2 39 km 0
Aug 25, 2023 EF2 32 km 0
Aug 1, 2022 EF2 82 km 0
Mar 31, 2022 EF2 71 km 0
Oct 21, 2021 EF2 76 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 20 km 0
Mar 23, 2011 EF2 13 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF2 50 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 53 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 53 km 0
Aug 15, 1997 EF2 27 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BEAR DEN (945 ac, 2014).

Year Name Acres Distance
2014 BEAR DEN 945 90 km
2005 UNNAMED 510 83 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 31°F (-1°C) 2.9 in Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 3.2 in
April 49°F (10°C) 3.4 in
May 59°F (15°C) 4.2 in
June 67°F (20°C) 4.5 in Wettest
July 71°F (22°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.6 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.8 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.1 in
November 42°F (5°C) 3.2 in
December 34°F (1°C) 3.4 in

New Stanton has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 29°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.9").

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