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Barnegat Light, NJ
Full City Profile · New Jersey · Ocean County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
473
Population
570/sq mi density
$104,583
Median Income
$73,070 per capita
$1,105,600
Home Value
$1,602,203 Zillow
55°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$104,583 median income, 5.9% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$1,105,600 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
72.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Barnegat Light experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. The area receives 10.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 54.9°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 570/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.7513°N, 74.1068°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Ocean County County |
| Nearest Airport | Atlantic City International (ACY) 32 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0460 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.1 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 96.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 48.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 90.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
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 | - | - | 121 km |
| 1840 | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA | Earthquake | - | - | 94 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 3.7 in |
Barnegat Light has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 34°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.6") and June the driest (3.2").