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Nuangola, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Luzerne County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
743 Population 630/sq mi density
$82,000 Median Income $53,267 per capita
$244,100 Home Value $160,844 Zillow
$1,000 Median Rent 43.3% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
242 Violent Crime/100K 2,504 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$82,000 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$244,100 home value, $1,000/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
242 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Nuangola experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average46.6°F
14% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,218 ft (371 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²)
Population Density630/sq mi
Coordinates41.1584°N, 75.9780°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyLuzerne County County
Nearest AirportHazleton Regional (HZL)
12 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.8"
29% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.76"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.76"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score91.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability67.8 / 100
Community Resilience78.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

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

Apr 5, 2024 2024 Tewksbury, New Jersey Earthquake M4.8 115 km
Jan 16, 1994 2 km W of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.6 92 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km E of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.2 93 km
Apr 5, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M3.7 116 km
Aug 26, 2003 4 km NNW of Milford, New Jersey M3.1 96 km
Jun 3, 2010 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M3.1 146 km
Nov 14, 1997 0 km S of Rothsville, Pennsylvania M3.0 115 km
Feb 3, 2009 1 km ESE of Victory Gardens, New Jersey M3.0 126 km
Apr 27, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.9 116 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km SSE of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M2.9 93 km
May 24, 2024 6 km E of Califon, New Jersey M2.9 114 km
May 10, 1993 1 km NW of Whitfield, Pennsylvania M2.8 90 km
Jun 10, 2025 10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania M2.8 73 km
Oct 25, 2009 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.8 145 km
Mar 11, 1995 0 km ENE of Landisville, Pennsylvania M2.7 123 km
Jan 25, 2015 4 km ESE of Downingtown, Pennsylvania M2.6 132 km
Apr 10, 2024 5 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.6 117 km
Apr 5, 2024 6 km ESE of Califon, New Jersey M2.6 114 km
Jul 5, 1996 2 km NW of Chester Heights, Pennsylvania M2.6 145 km
Oct 28, 1996 2 km W of Reinholds, Pennsylvania M2.6 100 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Gloria (1985, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
1985 Gloria Category 1 234 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

262 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 10 fatalities, 141 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998 EF3 52 km 2
May 31, 1998 EF3 75 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 76 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 98 km 6
Jul 26, 1981 EF3 55 km 0
Mar 21, 1976 EF3 70 km 0
Jun 18, 1970 EF3 89 km 1
Apr 14, 2019 EF2 36 km 0
Jun 13, 2018 EF2 86 km 0
Jun 13, 2018 EF2 15 km 0
Feb 25, 2017 EF2 21 km 0
Jul 8, 2014 EF2 60 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 97 km 0
Jul 23, 2010 EF2 76 km 0
Jul 29, 2009 EF2 66 km 0
Dec 1, 2006 EF2 12 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 68 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 72 km 0
Nov 8, 1996 EF2 55 km 0
Jul 17, 1992 EF2 91 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1895 HIGH BRIDGE, NJ Earthquake 107 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

8 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: 16 MILE (7,896 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 16 MILE 7,896 70 km
2009 PENOBSCOT 2,091 11 km
2004 CRYSTAL LAKE 1,838 12 km
2020 SEVEN PINES 790 55 km
2015 RAZOR FIRE 728 49 km
2015 PIPELINE 1 666 26 km
2016 BEAR TOWN 649 63 km
1999 WORTHINGTO 514 75 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-5°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 25°F (-4°C) 2.8 in Driest
March 34°F (1°C) 3.2 in
April 44°F (7°C) 3.9 in
May 56°F (13°C) 4.5 in
June 64°F (18°C) 4.8 in Wettest
July 68°F (20°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 4.2 in
September 61°F (16°C) 4.2 in
October 50°F (10°C) 3.5 in
November 40°F (4°C) 3.9 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 3.3 in

Nuangola has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 24°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.8").

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