Tamaqua, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Carbon County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
6,922
Population
724/sq mi density
$44,803
Median Income
$24,058 per capita
$78,500
Home Value
$160,923 Zillow
$935
Median Rent
33.5% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
159
Violent Crime/100K
896 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$44,803 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$78,500 home value, $935/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
159 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Tamaqua 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 54.3 inches. The area receives 42.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 48.0°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,320 ft (402 m) |
| Area | 3.8 sq mi (9.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 724/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8041°N, 75.9266°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Carbon County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hazleton Regional (HZL) 13 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 59.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 35.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 61.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| 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 | - | - | 89 km |
| 1840 | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA | Earthquake | - | - | 128 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 4.9 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 5.1 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 4.6 in |
Tamaqua has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 25°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.0") and February the driest (3.2").