Ambler, Pennsylvania
Ambler is a borough of 6,847 people in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, founded in 1859.
Why visit Ambler
Townapedia lists 11 museums and landmarks, 44 parks and trails, 34 places to eat and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Ambler Theater, County Bridge No. 54, Dawesfield and Farmar Mill.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 24°F.
Weather in Ambler
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Ambler
Ambler is a borough in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is located approximately 16 miles (26 km) north of Center City Philadelphia.
From the Wikipedia article Ambler, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
County Bridge No. 54
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Arch bridge in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Museums and landmarks11
Dawesfield
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Building in Pennsylvania, United States
Farmar Mill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Gristmill in Whitemarsh Township, Pennsylvania
Hope Lodge
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Mansion in Whitemarsh Township, Pennsylvania
Jacob Kastner Loghouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
Quaker Manor House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
The Highlands
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Historic mansion and gardens located north of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Union School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Historic building in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, United States
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Whitpain Public School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Clifton House
Museum · 1.7 mi
Historic building in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania
Parks, trails and playgrounds44
Four Mills Nature Reserve
Hiking and trails · 0.8 mi
12 Morris Road, Ambler
sunrise-sunset
Luther Klosterman Park
Park · 1.4 mi
305 Madison Avenue, Fort Washington
Mo-Fr 07:00-19:00
Four Mills Nature Reserve Trailhead
Hiking and trails · 0.7 mi
12 Morris Road, Ambler
32 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes34
Ambler Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.4 mi
1125 South Bethlehem Pike, Ambler
Mo-Th,Sa 11:00-22:00; Fr 11:00-22:30; Su 11:00-21:00
La Provence
Restaurant · French
27 West Butler Pike, Ambler
Mo off; Tu-Th 17:00-20:30; Fr,Sa 17:00-22:00; Su 11:00-15:00, 17:00-20:00
Bridgets Steakhouse
Restaurant · Steak House
8 West Butler Avenue, Ambler
Mo,Su 17:00-21:00; Tu 17:00-22:00; We-Th 16:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 16:00-23:00
Dettera Restaurant & Wine Bar
Diner · American
129 East Butler Avenue, Ambler
Mo,Su off; Tu-Th 16:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 16:00-23:00
From the Boot
Restaurant · Italian
110 East Butler Avenue, Ambler
Mo-Th 16:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-22:00; Su 12:00-21:00
Geronimo's Peruvian Cuisine
Restaurant · Peruvian
131 East Butler Avenue, Ambler
Mo-Tu off; We-Th 16:00-21:00; Fr 16:00-22:00; Sa 13:00-22:00; Su...
Guiseppes Restauant
Restaurant · Pizza, Italian · 0.4 mi
46 South Bethlehem Pike, Ambler
Mo-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-24:00; Su 12:00-22:00
Planchette Bistro & Creperie
Cafe · French
95 East Butler Avenue, Ambler
Mo off; Tu-Th 11:30-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-22:00; Su 11:00-20:00
22 more on the map.
Churches and places of worship12
Saint Paul's United Church of Christ
Church · United Church Of Christ · 1.5 mi
440 South Bethlehem Pike, Fort Washington
Trinity Episcopal Church
Church · Anglican · 0.5 mi
708 South Bethlehem Pike, Ambler
Upper Dublin Lutheran Church
Church · Evangelical Lutheran · 1.0 mi
411 Susquehanna Road, Ambler
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries50
Healthcare2
Map of Ambler
161 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 24°F | 3.6 in |
| Feb | 43°F | 26°F | 2.8 in |
| Mar | 51°F | 32°F | 4.4 in |
| Apr | 63°F | 42°F | 3.8 in |
| May | 72°F | 52°F | 4.0 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 61°F | 4.1 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 67°F | 4.7 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 65°F | 4.7 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 58°F | 4.7 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 47°F | 4.1 in |
| Nov | 54°F | 36°F | 3.3 in |
| Dec | 44°F | 30°F | 4.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Willow Grove Nas (5 mi away), rain and snow from Fort Washington 0.8 Nw, NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Montgomery County has had 19 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2021-09-10: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-30: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-03-23: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2014-02-06: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2013-01-10: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Wings Field (BBX) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Horsham 5 mi east, about 8 min by car
- Roslyn 5 mi east, about 8 min by car
- Willow Grove 6 mi east, about 9 min by car
- Norristown 7 mi west, about 11 min by car
- Lansdale 7 mi northwest, about 11 min by car
- Montgomeryville 7 mi north, about 11 min by car
- Swedeland 8 mi southwest, about 12 min by car
- West Conshohocken 8 mi southwest, about 13 min by car
- King of Prussia 9 mi southwest, about 15 min by car
- Philadelphia 11 mi southeast, about 18 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Butler Avenue EB at Spring Garden Street Ambler, Dough4872, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Jacob Kastner Loghouse, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0
- MathersMillPA, Smallbones at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- County Bridge No. 54, PennDOT, Public domain
- Union School Montco PA, Smallbones, CC0
- Highlands Montco PA, Smallbones, CC0
- Hope Lodge (Whitemarsh Township, Pennsylvania), Historic American Buildings Survey, Ian McLaughlin, Photographer, Public domain
- DAWESFIELD, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Quaker Manor Ft Washington PA, Smallbones, CC0
- Whitpain Public School, Blue Bell PA 01, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0
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