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Petersburg, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Blair County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
343
Population
1,039/sq mi density
$71,250
Median Income
$33,644 per capita
$104,900
Home Value
$196,071 Zillow
$855
Median Rent
22.5% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$71,250 median income, 6.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$104,900 home value, $855/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Petersburg 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 42.0 inches. The area receives 50.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 46.6°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 663 ft (202 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,039/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.5726°N, 78.0506°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Blair County County |
| Nearest Airport | State College Regional (SCE) 26 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0428 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.47 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 77.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 57.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 94.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.8 in |
Petersburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 24°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 38.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (2.5").