Allamuchy, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Morris County County

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
107 Population 41/sq mi density
51°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
55.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Allamuchy experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.8 inches. The area receives 29.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.5°F
6% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation542 ft (165 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density41/sq mi
Coordinates40.9314°N, 74.8117°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyMorris County County
Nearest AirportCentral Jersey Regional (JVI)
30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.8"
28% above US avg
Snowfall 29.6"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.06"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.83"

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood
Good Days %83.3%
Unhealthy Days2

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0448 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)5.1 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.82 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)6.7 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score92.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience89.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

30 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 27 km
Jan 16, 1994 2 km W of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.6 123 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km E of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.2 121 km
Apr 5, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M3.7 27 km
Jan 9, 1992 4 km WNW of Robertsville, New Jersey M3.1 75 km
Aug 26, 2003 4 km NNW of Milford, New Jersey M3.1 44 km
Oct 28, 1991 3 km WNW of Stamford, Connecticut M3.0 105 km
Aug 3, 2025 0 km W of Little Ferry, New Jersey M3.0 65 km
Nov 14, 1997 0 km S of Rothsville, Pennsylvania M3.0 150 km
Feb 3, 2009 1 km ESE of Victory Gardens, New Jersey M3.0 25 km
Apr 27, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.9 27 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km SSE of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M2.9 122 km
May 24, 2024 6 km E of Califon, New Jersey M2.9 25 km
Aug 5, 2025 1 km N of Hillsdale, New Jersey M2.8 66 km
May 10, 1993 1 km NW of Whitfield, Pennsylvania M2.8 121 km
Apr 12, 1991 2 km ENE of North Castle, New York M2.7 100 km
Jan 25, 2015 4 km ESE of Downingtown, Pennsylvania M2.6 126 km
May 1, 2024 1 km NW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.6 25 km
Jul 5, 1996 2 km NW of Chester Heights, Pennsylvania M2.6 128 km
Apr 5, 2024 6 km ESE of Califon, New Jersey M2.6 27 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 2 231 km
1985 Gloria Category 2 133 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

272 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 16 fatalities, 174 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 29, 2021 EF3 91 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 48 km 0
Jul 27, 1994 EF3 98 km 3
Oct 18, 1990 EF3 50 km 0
Jul 14, 1988 EF3 50 km 0
Jul 26, 1981 EF3 67 km 0
Sep 26, 1977 EF3 67 km 0
Mar 21, 1976 EF3 31 km 0
May 28, 1973 EF3 12 km 0
May 28, 1973 EF3 30 km 0
Jun 24, 1960 EF3 74 km 0
Apr 22, 2023 EF2 98 km 0
Apr 1, 2023 EF2 98 km 0
Apr 1, 2023 EF2 93 km 0
Feb 21, 2023 EF2 73 km 0
Sep 1, 2021 EF2 99 km 1
Jul 29, 2021 EF2 66 km 0
Aug 4, 2020 EF2 95 km 0
Jun 13, 2018 EF2 93 km 0
Feb 25, 2017 EF2 87 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1964 LONG ISLAND, NY Meteorological 0.3 m - 145 km
1895 HIGH BRIDGE, NJ Earthquake - - 30 km
1840 PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA Earthquake - - 130 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

16 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (23,000 ac, 1985).

Year Name Acres Distance
1985 UNNAMED 23,000 65 km
2016 16 MILE 7,896 41 km
2024 JENNINGS CREEK 5,069 51 km
2015 ROOSA GAP 2,747 85 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,224 99 km
2009 PENOBSCOT 2,091 93 km
2016 SAMS POINT FIRE-VERKEERDER FIRE 1,929 92 km
2004 CRYSTAL LAKE 1,838 90 km
1988 UNNAMED 833 67 km
2020 SEVEN PINES 790 50 km
1985 UNNAMED 737 71 km
2015 RAZOR FIRE 728 75 km
2015 PIPELINE 1 666 76 km
2016 BEAR TOWN 649 44 km
2016 SHERWOOD 642 66 km
1999 WORTHINGTO 514 26 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 29°F (-1°C) 2.8 in Driest
March 38°F (3°C) 4.1 in
April 50°F (10°C) 3.8 in
May 60°F (15°C) 3.8 in
June 68°F (20°C) 4.5 in
July 73°F (23°C) 5.1 in Warmest, Wettest
August 71°F (22°C) 4.9 in
September 63°F (17°C) 4.3 in
October 52°F (11°C) 4.6 in
November 42°F (6°C) 3.4 in
December 33°F (0°C) 4.2 in

Allamuchy has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 27°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.1") and February the driest (2.8").

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