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Gloucester City, NJ
Full City Profile · New Jersey · Gloucester County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
11,465
Population
4,942/sq mi density
$70,942
Median Income
$30,093 per capita
$180,100
Home Value
$235,013 Zillow
$1,489
Median Rent
30.5% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
290 sunny days/yr
179
Violent Crime/100K
2,516 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$70,942 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$180,100 home value, $1,489/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
179 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Gloucester City enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.7 inches. The area receives 16.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 57.7°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 290 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,942/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.8917°N, 75.1167°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Gloucester County County |
| Nearest Airport | Philadelphia International (PHL) 7 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 72.6% |
| Unhealthy Days | 8 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0470 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 86.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 16.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 85.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| 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
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | — | — | 89 km |
| 1840 | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA | Earthquake | — | — | 12 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.5 in |
Gloucester City has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 35°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.8").