Wanamie, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Columbia County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
762
Population
778/sq mi density
$49,700
Median Income
$38,465 per capita
$157,600
Home Value
$112,178 Zillow
$1,263
Median Rent
30.3% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$49,700 median income, 7.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$157,600 home value, $1,263/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Wanamie experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches. The area receives 35.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 51.3°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 754 ft (230 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 778/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.1745°N, 76.0422°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Columbia County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hazleton Regional (HZL) 13 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 62.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 30.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 88.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | - | - | 113 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| March | 38°F (4°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 3.8 in |
Wanamie has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 28°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.6").