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Union Dale, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Wayne County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
212 Population 88/sq mi density
$53,393 Median Income $34,689 per capita
$168,800 Home Value $291,955 Zillow
44°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$53,393 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$168,800 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Union Dale has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.4 inches. The area receives 69.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average44.1°F
18% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,661 ft (506 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density88/sq mi
Coordinates41.7130°N, 75.4832°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyWayne County County
Nearest AirportWilkes-Barre/Scranton International (AVP)
29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.4"
35% above US avg
Snowfall 69.2"
Wettest Month (May) 4.41"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.87"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score56.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability50.2 / 100
Community Resilience37.3 / 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 Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
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)

Earthquake History

23 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.8 on Aug 5, 2025.

Apr 5, 2024 2024 Tewksbury, New Jersey Earthquake M4.8 128 km
Jun 17, 1991 7 km NE of Worcester, New York M4.0 122 km
Apr 5, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M3.7 129 km
Dec 13, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.2 148 km
Aug 26, 2003 4 km NNW of Milford, New Jersey M3.1 127 km
May 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.1 148 km
Jul 24, 2007 12 km SSW of Altamont, New York M3.1 150 km
Feb 3, 2009 1 km ESE of Victory Gardens, New Jersey M3.0 123 km
May 24, 2024 6 km E of Califon, New Jersey M2.9 127 km
Apr 27, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.9 129 km
Oct 21, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.9 149 km
Jun 10, 2025 10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania M2.8 100 km
Aug 5, 2025 1 km N of Hillsdale, New Jersey M2.8 143 km
Feb 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.7 149 km
Feb 20, 2009 15 km SSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 149 km
Feb 27, 2008 2 km SW of Central Bridge, New York M2.7 143 km
Aug 14, 2015 3 km SE of Mendham, New Jersey M2.6 131 km
May 1, 2024 1 km NW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.6 129 km
Apr 10, 2024 5 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.6 130 km
Apr 5, 2024 6 km ESE of Califon, New Jersey M2.6 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Gloria (1985, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
1985 Gloria Category 1 221 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

172 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 5 fatalities, 92 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998 EF3 48 km 2
May 31, 1998 EF3 68 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 56 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 96 km 0
Jul 14, 1988 EF3 90 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 92 km 0
Mar 21, 1976 EF3 85 km 0
Apr 22, 2023 EF2 48 km 0
Apr 14, 2019 EF2 97 km 0
Jun 13, 2018 EF2 60 km 0
Jun 13, 2018 EF2 100 km 0
Feb 25, 2017 EF2 56 km 0
Jul 8, 2014 EF2 85 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 96 km 0
Jul 23, 2010 EF2 11 km 0
Jul 29, 2009 EF2 89 km 0
Jul 29, 2009 EF2 86 km 0
Dec 1, 2006 EF2 86 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 49 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 46 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1895 HIGH BRIDGE, NJ Earthquake 127 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

12 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: 16 MILE (7,896 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 16 MILE 7,896 64 km
2015 ROOSA GAP 2,747 89 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,224 100 km
2009 PENOBSCOT 2,091 66 km
2016 SAMS POINT FIRE-VERKEERDER FIRE 1,929 95 km
2004 CRYSTAL LAKE 1,838 68 km
2006 CHERRYTOWN FIRE 943 94 km
2020 SEVEN PINES 790 63 km
2015 PIPELINE 1 666 68 km
2016 BEAR TOWN 649 63 km
2024 WHITEHOUSE 607 88 km
1999 WORTHINGTO 514 86 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 21°F (-6°C) 2.9 in Driest
March 30°F (-1°C) 3.3 in
April 41°F (5°C) 3.9 in
May 53°F (12°C) 4.4 in Wettest
June 61°F (16°C) 4.4 in
July 67°F (19°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 4.1 in
September 59°F (15°C) 4.0 in
October 48°F (9°C) 3.7 in
November 38°F (3°C) 4.1 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 3.5 in

Union Dale has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 21°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (2.9").

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