Sunrise Lake, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Sussex County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
998
Population
636/sq mi density
$67,933
Median Income
$55,500 per capita
$179,000
Home Value
$341,262 Zillow
48°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$67,933 median income, 18.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$179,000 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Sunrise Lake 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 47.3 inches. The area receives 40.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 48.3°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,428 ft (435 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 636/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.3132°N, 74.9631°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Sussex County County |
| Nearest Airport | Pocono Mountains Regional (MPO) 25 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 77.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 84.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| 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 | - | - | 72 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 4.0 in |
Sunrise Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 25°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.4") and February the driest (2.9").