Waynesboro, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Franklin County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
11,044
Population
3,220/sq mi density
$58,311
Median Income
$30,533 per capita
$180,400
Home Value
$278,052 Zillow
$1,027
Median Rent
27.6% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
135
Violent Crime/100K
1,020 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$58,311 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$180,400 home value, $1,027/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
135 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Waynesboro experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.6 inches. The area receives 33.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 55.4°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 719 ft (219 m) |
| Area | 3.4 sq mi (8.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,220/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.7524°N, 77.5823°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Franklin County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hagerstown Regional/Richard A Henson Field (HGR) 8 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 93.3% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0449 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 76.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 32.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 63.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 2.8 in |
Waynesboro has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 33°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (2.0").