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Sunrise Lake, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Sussex County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
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
275 sunny days/yr
100
Violent Crime/100K
2,410 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$67,933 median income, 12.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$179,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
100 violent crimes/100K
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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.3 inches. The area receives 40.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-4°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| March | 35°F (1°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.5 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 45.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (3.0").