Auburn, NJ
Full City Profile · New Jersey · Salem County County
4.9
/5.0
A+
Excellent
1,209
Population
284/sq mi density
$201,648
Median Income
$72,184 per capita
$440,300
Home Value
$335,579 Zillow
56°F
Avg Temperature
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Overall
4.9 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$201,648 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$440,300 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
62.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Auburn enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. The area receives 20.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 55.5°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 88 ft (27 m) |
| Area | 4.3 sq mi (11.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 284/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.6880°N, 75.3563°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Salem County County |
| Nearest Airport | Philadelphia International (PHL) 14 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 76.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 27.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 89.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| 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 | - | - | 116 km |
| 1840 | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA | Earthquake | - | - | 18 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 3.9 in |
Auburn has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 34°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.8").