Villanova, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Philadelphia County County
4.7
/5.0
A+
Excellent
8,431
Population
4,034/sq mi density
$250,001
Median Income
$50,626 per capita
$945,600
Home Value
$1,562,502 Zillow
55°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$250,001 median income, 5.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$945,600 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
88.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Villanova 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 48.4 inches. The area receives 7.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.
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 | 465 ft (142 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,034/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.0405°N, 75.3410°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Philadelphia County County |
| Nearest Airport | Philadelphia International (PHL) 13 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 52.0 |
| Rating | Moderate |
| Good Days % | 47.3% |
| Unhealthy Days | 10 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0428 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 18.7 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.54 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.38 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 11.6 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very High |
| Risk Score | 99.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 88.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 48.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively High |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very High |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Very High |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
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 | - | - | 80 km |
| 1840 | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA | Earthquake | - | - | 29 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 4.3 in |
Villanova has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 32°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (3.1").