Shamokin, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Northumberland County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
6,890
Population
8,301/sq mi density
$36,438
Median Income
$23,640 per capita
$57,400
Home Value
$269,065 Zillow
$649
Median Rent
25.9% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
459
Violent Crime/100K
725 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$36,438 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$57,400 home value, $649/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
459 violent crimes/100K (21% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Shamokin experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches. The area receives 33.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.5°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 798 ft (243 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 8,301/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7881°N, 76.5550°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Northumberland County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hazleton Regional (HZL) 32 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 79.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 52.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 89.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | - | - | 142 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 3.7 in |
Shamokin has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 27°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.2") and February the driest (2.5").