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Barnegat, NJ
Full City Profile · New Jersey · Ocean County County
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
3,367
Population
1,247/sq mi density
$105,091
Median Income
$39,506 per capita
$398,900
Home Value
$490,392 Zillow
$1,870
Median Rent
33.8% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$105,091 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$398,900 home value, $1,870/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
45.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Barnegat 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 | 34 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (6.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,247/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.7539°N, 74.2217°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Ocean County County |
| Nearest Airport | Atlantic City International (ACY) 28 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
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | - | - | 116 km |
| 1840 | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA | Earthquake | - | - | 84 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.7 in |
Barnegat has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 34°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (3.2").