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Gandys Beach, NJ
Full City Profile · New Jersey · Cumberland County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
38
Population
380/sq mi density
$76,625
Median Income
$41,926 per capita
$221,600
Home Value
$228,719 Zillow
54°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
1,022
Violent Crime/100K
3,874 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$76,625 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$221,600 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,022 violent crimes/100K (169% above avg)
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
42.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Gandys Beach experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 54.2°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 380/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.2726°N, 75.2344°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Cumberland County County |
| Nearest Airport | Atlantic City International (ACY) 37 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0448 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 9.1 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 82.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 54.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 65.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1840 | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA | Earthquake | — | — | 59 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 3.6 in |
Gandys Beach has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 33°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (3.0").