West Sunbury, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Venango County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
204 Population 1,855/sq mi density
$45,865 Median Income $31,043 per capita
$144,600 Home Value $167,302 Zillow
$945 Median Rent 28.5% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$45,865 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$144,600 home value, $945/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.0% bachelor's degree or higher
West Sunbury experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. The area receives 34.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average48.1°F
11% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation1,390 ft (424 m)
Area0.0 sq mi (0.1 km²)
Population Density1,855/sq mi
Coordinates41.0061°N, 79.8965°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyVenango County County
Nearest AirportPittsburgh/Butler Regional (BTP)
16 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.2"
19% above US avg
Snowfall 34.9"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.76"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.69"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score55.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability63.7 / 100
Community Resilience85.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

24 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M2.5 on May 12, 2025.

Sep 25, 1998 2 km SW of Adamsville, Pennsylvania M4.5 68 km
Jan 26, 2001 8 km NNW of Edgewood, Ohio M3.9 129 km
Mar 12, 2007 Ohio M3.7 128 km
Jun 30, 2003 6 km NW of Perry, Ohio M3.6 140 km
Aug 28, 2023 7 km SE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 121 km
Oct 16, 1993 8 km SSE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 121 km
Jun 20, 2006 9 km WNW of North Perry, Ohio M3.5 145 km
Jan 26, 1991 1 km NNE of Mayfield Heights, Ohio M3.4 143 km
Jun 3, 2001 3 km N of Edgewood, Ohio M3.4 124 km
Jun 30, 2004 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio M3.3 131 km
Jul 1, 2013 5 km NNW of Fairport Harbor, Ohio M3.2 146 km
Mar 30, 2024 2 km SSW of Maple Ridge, Ohio M3.0 98 km
Apr 25, 2010 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio M3.0 131 km
Feb 23, 1995 3 km W of Ashtabula, Ohio M2.9 124 km
Aug 7, 2000 2 km S of Limaville, Ohio M2.9 105 km
May 17, 2010 2 km S of Boston Heights, Ohio M2.7 138 km
Jun 1, 2024 1 km E of Madison, Ohio M2.6 127 km
Jan 5, 2024 3 km SE of Madison, Ohio M2.6 125 km
Feb 14, 2009 4 km WSW of Geneva-on-the-Lake, Ohio M2.6 131 km
Jan 20, 2001 0 km NNW of Edgewood, Ohio M2.6 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

315 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 45 fatalities, 734 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1985 EF4 65 km 7
May 31, 1985 EF4 74 km 16
Jun 3, 1980 EF4 42 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 83 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 80 km 2
May 31, 1985 EF3 80 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 52 km 9
Oct 12, 1978 EF3 89 km 0
Jul 11, 1976 EF3 80 km 1
May 2, 1972 EF3 58 km 0
Jun 2, 1971 EF3 98 km 0
Aug 3, 1963 EF3 76 km 2
Aug 5, 1956 EF3 69 km 2
Mar 1, 1955 EF3 71 km 1
Jun 26, 2024 EF2 71 km 0
May 11, 2024 EF2 83 km 0
May 7, 2024 EF2 90 km 0
Mar 31, 2022 EF2 48 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 63 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 92 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (628 ac, 1990).

Year Name Acres Distance
1990 UNNAMED 628 68 km
2021 UNNAMED 586 80 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 2.7 in Driest
March 36°F (2°C) 3.4 in
April 47°F (8°C) 3.9 in
May 57°F (14°C) 4.1 in
June 65°F (19°C) 4.8 in Wettest
July 70°F (21°C) 4.6 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 4.0 in
September 62°F (17°C) 4.1 in
October 51°F (10°C) 3.5 in
November 40°F (4°C) 3.5 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 3.2 in

West Sunbury has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 25°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.7").

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