Pardeesville, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Luzerne County County

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
603 Population 957/sq mi density
$320,800 Home Value $208,084 Zillow
48°F Avg Temperature
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Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Pardeesville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.4 inches. The area receives 41.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average48.0°F
11% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation1,656 ft (505 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density957/sq mi
Coordinates41.0006°N, 75.9681°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyLuzerne County County
Nearest AirportHazleton Regional (HZL)
2 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.4"
38% above US avg
Snowfall 41.5"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.03"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.97"

Air Quality

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

28 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 M4.8 107 km
Jan 16, 1994 2 km W of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.6 75 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km E of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.2 75 km
Apr 5, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M3.7 108 km
Jun 13, 2019 9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania M3.4 145 km
Aug 26, 2003 4 km NNW of Milford, New Jersey M3.1 85 km
Jun 3, 2010 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M3.1 133 km
Nov 14, 1997 0 km S of Rothsville, Pennsylvania M3.0 98 km
Feb 3, 2009 1 km ESE of Victory Gardens, New Jersey M3.0 122 km
Apr 24, 2009 1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.9 137 km
Apr 27, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.9 108 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km SSE of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M2.9 76 km
May 24, 2024 6 km E of Califon, New Jersey M2.9 107 km
Sep 15, 2019 5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania M2.8 144 km
May 10, 1993 1 km NW of Whitfield, Pennsylvania M2.8 73 km
Jun 10, 2025 10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania M2.8 86 km
Oct 25, 2009 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.8 132 km
Mar 11, 1995 0 km ENE of Landisville, Pennsylvania M2.7 107 km
Jan 25, 2015 4 km ESE of Downingtown, Pennsylvania M2.6 114 km
Jan 18, 1994 3 km SE of Clay, Pennsylvania M2.6 92 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 2 229 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

287 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 7 fatalities, 117 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 14, 2004 EF3 95 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF3 69 km 2
May 31, 1998 EF3 58 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 80 km 0
Jul 27, 1994 EF3 94 km 3
Jul 26, 1981 EF3 42 km 0
Mar 21, 1976 EF3 66 km 0
Jun 18, 1970 EF3 72 km 1
Nov 4, 1950 EF3 90 km 0
May 28, 2019 EF2 94 km 0
Apr 14, 2019 EF2 42 km 0
Jun 13, 2018 EF2 100 km 0
Jun 13, 2018 EF2 29 km 0
Feb 25, 2017 EF2 33 km 0
Jul 8, 2014 EF2 75 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 83 km 0
Jul 23, 2010 EF2 90 km 0
Jul 29, 2009 EF2 61 km 0
Dec 1, 2006 EF2 13 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 74 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1895 HIGH BRIDGE, NJ Earthquake - - 99 km
1840 PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA Earthquake - - 149 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 16 MILE 7,896 72 km
2009 PENOBSCOT 2,091 24 km
2004 CRYSTAL LAKE 1,838 21 km
2012 HOPEWELL FIRE 812 89 km
2020 SEVEN PINES 790 57 km
2015 RAZOR FIRE 728 34 km
2015 PIPELINE 1 666 28 km
2016 BEAR TOWN 649 66 km
1999 WORTHINGTO 514 72 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 3.8 in Coldest
February 26°F (-3°C) 3.0 in Driest
March 34°F (1°C) 4.1 in
April 47°F (8°C) 4.5 in
May 57°F (14°C) 4.6 in
June 66°F (19°C) 4.8 in
July 70°F (21°C) 5.0 in Warmest, Wettest
August 68°F (20°C) 4.6 in
September 62°F (17°C) 5.0 in
October 51°F (10°C) 5.0 in
November 39°F (4°C) 3.8 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 4.2 in

Pardeesville has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 25°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.0") and February the driest (3.0").

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