Nicholson, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Susquehanna County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
628
Population
541/sq mi density
$66,111
Median Income
$27,963 per capita
$185,900
Home Value
$250,205 Zillow
$729
Median Rent
27.9% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$66,111 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$185,900 home value, $729/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Nicholson experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. The area receives 45.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 25.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 51.3°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,005 ft (306 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 541/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.6286°N, 75.7894°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Susquehanna County County |
| Nearest Airport | Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International (AVP) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 25.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 89.7% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 53.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 36.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 38.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| 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)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | - | - | 131 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| March | 38°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 2.8 in |
Nicholson has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 28°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.1").