Swedesburg, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Montgomery County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
805
Population
6,708/sq mi density
$88,875
Median Income
$37,321 per capita
$301,500
Home Value
$347,388 Zillow
$1,469
Median Rent
21.3% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$88,875 median income, 10.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$301,500 home value, $1,469/mo rent
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Swedesburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.6 inches. The area receives 25.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 55.0°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 143 ft (44 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,708/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.1020°N, 75.3323°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Montgomery County County |
| Nearest Airport | Philadelphia International (PHL) 17 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 72.9% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0436 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 96.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 19.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 92.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
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 | - | - | 74 km |
| 1840 | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA | Earthquake | - | - | 35 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 4.9 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 4.7 in |
Swedesburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 32°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.0") and February the driest (3.0").