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Bloomsbury, NJ
Full City Profile · New Jersey · Northampton County County
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
805
Population
866/sq mi density
$88,068
Median Income
$45,038 per capita
$314,800
Home Value
$473,954 Zillow
$1,258
Median Rent
37.4% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
271 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$88,068 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$314,800 home value, $1,258/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
45.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Bloomsbury experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 52.1°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 271 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 336 ft (102 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 866/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6569°N, 75.0762°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Northampton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lehigh Valley International (ABE) 19 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0445 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 13.3 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.77 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 90.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 30.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 73.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
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 | — | — | 16 km |
| 1840 | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA | Earthquake | — | — | 96 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 3.6 in |
Bloomsbury has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 30°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (2.9").