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West Waynesburg, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Greene County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
431 Population 2,052/sq mi density
$40,869 Median Income $23,353 per capita
$578 Median Rent 17.8% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
365 Violent Crime/100K 2,948 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$40,869 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
365 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.6% bachelor's degree or higher
West Waynesburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. The area receives 30.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average51.0°F
6% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation981 ft (299 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density2,052/sq mi
Coordinates39.9001°N, 80.2006°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyGreene County County
Nearest AirportPittsburgh International (PIT)
41 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.1"
13% above US avg
Snowfall 30.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.33"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.48"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0468 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.1 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score55.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability49.3 / 100
Community Resilience55.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

23 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.4. Most recent: M2.9 on May 9, 2025.

Mar 31, 2013 West Virginia M3.4 150 km
Jun 3, 2017 1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio M3.4 93 km
Apr 24, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M3.1 115 km
Apr 22, 2025 3 km ESE of Buffalo, Ohio M3.1 110 km
Aug 31, 2011 3 km SE of Lowell, Ohio M3.1 117 km
Mar 30, 2024 2 km SSW of Maple Ridge, Ohio M3.0 133 km
Apr 2, 2017 5 km W of Graysville, Ohio M3.0 93 km
May 9, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M2.9 115 km
Aug 7, 2000 2 km S of Limaville, Ohio M2.9 143 km
Aug 31, 2011 2 km NNW of Belmont, West Virginia M2.8 107 km
Jul 30, 2013 12 km SSW of Glenville, West Virginia M2.8 133 km
Feb 3, 2025 0 km NE of Reno, Ohio M2.8 117 km
Apr 29, 2025 1 km SE of Pleasant City, Ohio M2.8 113 km
Jul 20, 2013 6 km SW of Glenville, West Virginia M2.7 126 km
Apr 29, 2010 7 km W of Gassaway, West Virginia M2.7 149 km
Apr 29, 2010 3 km WNW of Gassaway, West Virginia M2.6 145 km
Sep 4, 2011 3 km N of Saint Marys, West Virginia M2.6 101 km
Aug 16, 2013 13 km SW of Glenville, West Virginia M2.6 134 km
Jan 26, 2018 7 km NNW of Vincent, Ohio M2.5 140 km
Apr 29, 2010 5 km NNW of Gassaway, West Virginia M2.5 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

212 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 7 fatalities, 420 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998 EF4 85 km 0
Jun 3, 1980 EF4 93 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 97 km 1
Oct 1, 1986 EF3 83 km 0
Jun 3, 1980 EF3 49 km 0
Jul 11, 1976 EF3 78 km 1
May 8, 1969 EF3 96 km 1
May 19, 1967 EF3 94 km 1
Aug 3, 1963 EF3 54 km 2
Jun 26, 2024 EF2 72 km 0
May 11, 2024 EF2 43 km 0
May 7, 2024 EF2 92 km 0
Feb 28, 2024 EF2 81 km 0
Aug 25, 2023 EF2 63 km 0
Aug 1, 2022 EF2 32 km 0
Oct 21, 2021 EF2 45 km 0
Jul 29, 2021 EF2 76 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 73 km 0
Mar 23, 2011 EF2 58 km 0
May 23, 2000 EF2 90 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 31°F (-1°C) 2.5 in Driest
March 40°F (4°C) 3.6 in
April 50°F (10°C) 3.5 in
May 59°F (15°C) 4.1 in
June 67°F (20°C) 4.0 in
July 72°F (22°C) 4.3 in Warmest, Wettest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.7 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.2 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.6 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.2 in
December 33°F (1°C) 3.0 in

West Waynesburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 29°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.5").

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