Washington, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Washington County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
13,361
Population
4,560/sq mi density
$52,350
Median Income
$29,847 per capita
$121,000
Home Value
$238,528 Zillow
$895
Median Rent
25.9% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$52,350 median income, 7.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$121,000 home value, $895/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Washington experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. The area receives 31.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 51.5°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,158 ft (353 m) |
| Area | 3.0 sq mi (7.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,560/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.1742°N, 80.2468°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Washington County County |
| Nearest Airport | Pittsburgh International (PIT) 22 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 61.2% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0454 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 11.5 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.96 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 83.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 22.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 87.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 3.3 in |
Washington has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 28°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.5").