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Wind Gap, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Northampton County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
3,202 Population 2,390/sq mi density
$74,803 Median Income $37,449 per capita
$201,800 Home Value $356,591 Zillow
$1,205 Median Rent 24.9% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
147 Violent Crime/100K 1,104 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$74,803 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$201,800 home value, $1,205/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
147 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Wind Gap experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches. The area receives 23.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average50.1°F
7% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation754 ft (230 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density2,390/sq mi
Coordinates40.8490°N, 75.2910°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyNorthampton County County
Nearest AirportLehigh Valley International (ABE)
16 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.2"
27% above US avg
Snowfall 23.3"
Wettest Month (May) 4.69"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.91"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0445 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)13.3 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.77 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.5 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score90.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability30.6 / 100
Community Resilience73.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

33 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.8 on Aug 5, 2025.

Apr 5, 2024 2024 Tewksbury, New Jersey Earthquake M4.8 48 km
Jan 16, 1994 2 km W of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.6 85 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km E of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.2 84 km
Apr 5, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M3.7 49 km
Oct 23, 1990 3 km W of Hancocks Bridge, New Jersey M3.2 150 km
Jan 9, 1992 4 km WNW of Robertsville, New Jersey M3.1 97 km
Aug 26, 2003 4 km NNW of Milford, New Jersey M3.1 31 km
Nov 14, 1997 0 km S of Rothsville, Pennsylvania M3.0 113 km
Oct 28, 1991 3 km WNW of Stamford, Connecticut M3.0 146 km
Aug 3, 2025 0 km W of Little Ferry, New Jersey M3.0 104 km
Feb 3, 2009 1 km ESE of Victory Gardens, New Jersey M3.0 64 km
Apr 27, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.9 49 km
May 24, 2024 6 km E of Califon, New Jersey M2.9 48 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km SSE of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M2.9 84 km
May 10, 1993 1 km NW of Whitfield, Pennsylvania M2.8 83 km
Aug 5, 2025 1 km N of Hillsdale, New Jersey M2.8 107 km
Jun 10, 2025 10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania M2.8 140 km
Jul 1, 2009 3 km ESE of Pennsville, New Jersey M2.8 135 km
Apr 12, 1991 2 km ENE of North Castle, New York M2.7 142 km
Mar 11, 1995 0 km ENE of Landisville, Pennsylvania M2.7 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Bob (1991, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
1991 Bob Category 2 268 km
1985 Gloria Category 2 170 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

285 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 5 fatalities, 167 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 29, 2021 EF3 84 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 53 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 66 km 0
Jul 27, 1994 EF3 72 km 3
Oct 18, 1990 EF3 60 km 0
Jul 14, 1988 EF3 83 km 0
Jul 26, 1981 EF3 26 km 0
Sep 26, 1977 EF3 84 km 0
Mar 21, 1976 EF3 17 km 0
May 28, 1973 EF3 48 km 0
May 28, 1973 EF3 67 km 0
Jun 18, 1970 EF3 99 km 1
Jun 24, 1960 EF3 78 km 0
Feb 21, 2023 EF2 81 km 0
Sep 1, 2021 EF2 83 km 1
Jul 29, 2021 EF2 63 km 0
Aug 4, 2020 EF2 90 km 0
May 28, 2019 EF2 93 km 0
Jun 13, 2018 EF2 64 km 0
Feb 25, 2017 EF2 60 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1895 HIGH BRIDGE, NJ Earthquake 40 km
1840 PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA Earthquake 117 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

11 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: 16 MILE (7,896 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 16 MILE 7,896 41 km
2024 JENNINGS CREEK 5,069 91 km
2009 PENOBSCOT 2,091 61 km
2004 CRYSTAL LAKE 1,838 57 km
2012 HOPEWELL FIRE 812 81 km
2020 SEVEN PINES 790 35 km
1985 UNNAMED 737 92 km
2015 RAZOR FIRE 728 34 km
2015 PIPELINE 1 666 45 km
2016 BEAR TOWN 649 37 km
1999 WORTHINGTO 514 22 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 2.9 in Driest
March 36°F (2°C) 3.6 in
April 47°F (8°C) 3.9 in
May 58°F (14°C) 4.7 in Wettest
June 66°F (19°C) 4.3 in
July 72°F (22°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 4.2 in
September 63°F (17°C) 4.4 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.8 in
November 42°F (5°C) 4.1 in
December 31°F (-0°C) 3.6 in

Wind Gap has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 27°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.9").

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