Peru, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Centre County County
5.0
/5.0
A+
Excellent
65
Population
2,167/sq mi density
50°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Peru experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.5 inches. The area receives 43.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,003 ft (306 m) |
| Area | 0.0 sq mi (0.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,167/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8544°N, 77.7672°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Centre County County |
| Nearest Airport | State College Regional (SCE) 4 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 78.4% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0457 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 6.4 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.25 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 68.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 50.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 74.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 3.2 in |
Peru has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 27°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.5").