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Beesleys Point, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Atlantic County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,476 Population 693/sq mi density
$299,800 Home Value $479,757 Zillow
57°F Avg Temperature 297 sunny days/yr
114 Violent Crime/100K 4,170 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
114 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
58.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Beesleys Point enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average56.9°F
5% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation25 ft (8 m)
Area2.2 sq mi (5.6 km²)
Population Density693/sq mi
Coordinates39.2772°N, 74.6349°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyAtlantic County County
Nearest AirportAtlantic City International (ACY)
13 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Aug) 4.33"
Driest Month (Jun) 2.91"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

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 RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score93.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability46.5 / 100
Community Resilience83.0 / 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)

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.2. Most recent: M2.6 on Feb 9, 2023.

Oct 23, 1990 3 km W of Hancocks Bridge, New Jersey M3.2 79 km
Jan 9, 1992 4 km WNW of Robertsville, New Jersey M3.1 123 km
Jul 1, 2009 3 km ESE of Pennsville, New Jersey M2.8 83 km
Jan 25, 2015 4 km ESE of Downingtown, Pennsylvania M2.6 119 km
Jul 5, 1996 2 km NW of Chester Heights, Pennsylvania M2.6 102 km
Feb 9, 2023 29 km E of Greenbackville, Virginia M2.6 143 km
Feb 26, 1993 2 km SW of Marlton, New Jersey M2.5 72 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

9 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Arthur (2014, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2014 Arthur Category 1 211 km
2012 Sandy Category 2 165 km
2011 Irene Category 1 135 km
2010 Earl Category 1 282 km
1998 Bonnie Category 1 288 km
1993 Emily Category 3 256 km
1991 Bob Category 3 147 km
1986 Charley Category 1 215 km
1985 Gloria Category 2 98 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

162 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 3 fatalities, 143 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Sep 1, 2021 EF3 69 km 0
Jul 29, 2021 EF3 100 km 0
Jul 21, 1983 EF3 53 km 0
Apr 28, 1961 EF3 91 km 0
Apr 1, 2023 EF2 100 km 0
Jul 29, 2021 EF2 65 km 0
Aug 4, 2020 EF2 77 km 0
Aug 4, 2020 EF2 94 km 0
Sep 28, 2004 EF2 94 km 0
Aug 20, 1999 EF2 45 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 100 km 0
Sep 27, 1993 EF2 100 km 0
Aug 21, 1993 EF2 42 km 0
Jul 31, 1992 EF2 82 km 0
Oct 18, 1990 EF2 99 km 0
May 10, 1990 EF2 41 km 0
Jun 9, 1989 EF2 87 km 0
Aug 17, 1988 EF2 87 km 0
Jul 21, 1987 EF2 9 km 0
Jul 18, 1984 EF2 97 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1840 PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA Earthquake 76 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: GREENWOOD STATE FOREST (21,271 ac, 1995).

Year Name Acres Distance
1995 GREENWOOD STATE FOREST 21,271 69 km
2007 WARREN GROVE 15,315 53 km
2022 MULLICA RIVER FIRE 13,082 46 km
1999 BASS RIVER 12,129 46 km
2019 SPRING HILL FIRE 8,182 59 km
2023 ALLEN ROAD 6,213 44 km
1992 FORKED RIVER MOUTAIN APR 5,093 72 km
1992 POWER PLANT 4,928 71 km
1992 UNNAMED 4,470 81 km
2024 TEA TIME HILL 4,444 57 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,780 49 km
2017 PENN SWAMP FIRE 3,587 45 km
2023 JIMMYS WATER HOLE 3,585 84 km
1989 SIMM PLACE 3,262 59 km
2002 UNNAMED 2,824 82 km
2007 ATSION 2,705 50 km
1992 FOUR MILE COLONY 2,647 65 km
1996 UNNAMED 2,625 45 km
2010 FORT DIX RANGE 1-14 2,615 82 km
1990 UNNAMED 2,367 56 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 3.5 in
February 36°F (2°C) 3.1 in Coldest
March 43°F (6°C) 3.9 in
April 51°F (11°C) 3.5 in
May 61°F (16°C) 3.4 in
June 70°F (21°C) 2.9 in Driest
July 78°F (26°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 74°F (24°C) 4.3 in Wettest
September 68°F (20°C) 3.2 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in
November 48°F (9°C) 3.3 in
December 39°F (4°C) 3.4 in

Beesleys Point has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 36°F in February to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.3") and June the driest (2.9").

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