Atlantic City, NJ
Full City Profile · New Jersey · Atlantic County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
38,486
Population
3,577/sq mi density
$36,220
Median Income
$24,153 per capita
$189,600
Home Value
$223,298 Zillow
$1,084
Median Rent
34.1% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.3 / 5.0
$36,220 median income, 12.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$189,600 home value, $1,084/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Atlantic City enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. The area receives 17.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 55.5°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Area | 17.0 sq mi (44.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,577/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.3773°N, 74.4511°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Atlantic County County |
| Nearest Airport | Atlantic City International (ACY) 9 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 82.5% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0381 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.00 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 93.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 46.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 83.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | - | - | 148 km |
| 1840 | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA | Earthquake | - | - | 80 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 4.2 in |
Atlantic City has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 36°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (3.1").