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Tharptown (Uniontown), PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Northumberland County County
1.3
/5.0
F
Poor
278
Population
2,780/sq mi density
$59,600
Home Value
$269,065 Zillow
50°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
193
Violent Crime/100K
1,396 property/100K
F
Overall
1.3 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
193 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Tharptown (Uniontown) experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches. The area receives 28.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 50.3°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 660 ft (201 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,780/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8034°N, 76.5712°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Northumberland County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hazleton Regional (HZL) 33 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | — | — | 143 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.1 in |
Tharptown (Uniontown) has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 27°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.6").