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Newburg borough (Cumberland County), PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Cumberland County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
359 Population 1,889/sq mi density
$97,853 Median Income $40,397 per capita
$217,900 Home Value $275,223 Zillow
$1,344 Median Rent 18.1% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
126 Violent Crime/100K 1,746 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$97,853 median income, 8.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$217,900 home value, $1,344/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
126 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Newburg borough (Cumberland County) experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.5 inches. The area receives 33.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.3°F
1% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation588 ft (179 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density1,889/sq mi
Coordinates40.1370°N, 77.5546°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyCumberland County County
Nearest AirportGettysburg Regional (GTY)
25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.5"
12% above US avg
Snowfall 33.6"
Wettest Month (May) 4.02"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.68"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.5 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score86.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability23.6 / 100
Community Resilience96.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

23 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Jun 25, 2021.

Jan 16, 1994 2 km W of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.6 131 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km E of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.2 133 km
Jul 16, 2010 5 km NNW of Barnesville, Maryland M3.6 98 km
Jun 13, 2019 9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania M3.4 32 km
Jun 3, 2010 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M3.1 50 km
Jan 17, 2016 3 km NE of Ranson, West Virginia M3.0 94 km
Nov 14, 1997 0 km S of Rothsville, Pennsylvania M3.0 111 km
Apr 24, 2009 1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.9 46 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km SSE of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M2.9 133 km
Sep 15, 2019 5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania M2.8 60 km
May 10, 1993 1 km NW of Whitfield, Pennsylvania M2.8 133 km
Oct 25, 2009 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.8 49 km
Oct 28, 1994 1 km E of Mount Vernon, Maryland M2.7 124 km
Mar 11, 1995 0 km ENE of Landisville, Pennsylvania M2.7 98 km
Mar 15, 1993 5 km W of Columbia, Maryland M2.7 115 km
Jun 25, 2021 2 km SE of Woodlawn, Maryland M2.6 118 km
Jan 18, 1994 3 km SE of Clay, Pennsylvania M2.6 113 km
Oct 28, 1996 2 km W of Reinholds, Pennsylvania M2.6 121 km
Jan 13, 1990 6 km ENE of Eldersburg, Maryland M2.6 98 km
Sep 29, 1997 Virginia M2.5 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

305 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 136 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 14, 2004 EF3 84 km 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF3 86 km 0
May 22, 1983 EF3 55 km 0
Jun 7, 1980 EF3 51 km 0
Apr 16, 1961 EF3 10 km 0
Apr 5, 1952 EF3 62 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 36 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 44 km 0
Nov 2, 2018 EF2 94 km 0
May 23, 2011 EF2 65 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 54 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 90 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 82 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 95 km 0
Sep 24, 2001 EF2 67 km 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 85 km 0
May 29, 1995 EF2 98 km 0
Apr 30, 1994 EF2 38 km 0
Oct 9, 1992 EF2 51 km 0
Sep 18, 1991 EF2 63 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 31°F (-1°C) 2.7 in Driest
March 40°F (4°C) 3.4 in
April 50°F (10°C) 3.5 in
May 60°F (16°C) 4.0 in Wettest
June 69°F (21°C) 4.0 in
July 76°F (24°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 3.3 in
September 65°F (18°C) 3.6 in
October 53°F (12°C) 3.2 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.4 in
December 34°F (1°C) 3.1 in

Newburg borough (Cumberland County) has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 30°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (2.7").

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