Reading, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Berks County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
94,836
Population
9,638/sq mi density
$45,599
Median Income
$21,394 per capita
$109,800
Home Value
$267,494 Zillow
$1,018
Median Rent
32.7% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
338
Violent Crime/100K
1,447 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$45,599 median income, 12.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$109,800 home value, $1,018/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
338 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Reading experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. The area receives 26.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 53.7°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 276 ft (84 m) |
| Area | 10.1 sq mi (26.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 9,638/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.3392°N, 75.9263°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Berks County County |
| Nearest Airport | Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (RDG) 3 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 69.4% |
| Unhealthy Days | 2 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0462 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.44 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.2 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 92.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 48.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 85.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | - | - | 95 km |
| 1840 | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA | Earthquake | - | - | 86 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 53°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.5 in |
Reading has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 31°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (2.6").