Belford, NJ
Full City Profile · New Jersey · Richmond County County
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
2,039
Population
1,618/sq mi density
$121,406
Median Income
$56,264 per capita
$491,100
Home Value
$657,431 Zillow
$2,111
Median Rent
28.6% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$121,406 median income, 9.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$491,100 home value, $2,111/mo rent
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
38.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Belford experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches. The area receives 24.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 53.7°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 8 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,618/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.4279°N, 74.0787°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Richmond County County |
| Nearest Airport | Newark Liberty International (EWR) 19 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0429 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 91.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 61.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 68.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
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 | - | 92 km |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | - | - | 73 km |
| 1840 | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA | Earthquake | - | - | 118 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 4.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (1°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 38°F (4°C) | 4.8 in |
Belford has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 33°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.3") and February the driest (3.3").