Hibernia, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Morris County County

4.8 /5.0
A+ Excellent
136 Population 63/sq mi density
$116,971 Median Income $51,903 per capita
$450,000 Home Value $1,156,954 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.8 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$116,971 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$450,000 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
51.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Hibernia experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.2 inches. The area receives 28.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average51.8°F
4% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation718 ft (219 m)
Area2.2 sq mi (5.6 km²)
Population Density63/sq mi
Coordinates40.9446°N, 74.5009°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyMorris County County
Nearest AirportNewark Liberty International (EWR)
25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.2"
29% above US avg
Snowfall 28.1"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.85"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.03"

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood
Good Days %83.3%
Unhealthy Days2

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0448 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)5.1 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.82 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)6.7 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score92.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience89.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively High
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Very High
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

27 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.8 on Aug 5, 2025.

Apr 5, 2024 2024 Tewksbury, New Jersey Earthquake M4.8 35 km
Jan 16, 1994 2 km W of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.6 147 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km E of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.2 145 km
Apr 5, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M3.7 35 km
Jan 9, 1992 4 km WNW of Robertsville, New Jersey M3.1 66 km
Aug 26, 2003 4 km NNW of Milford, New Jersey M3.1 63 km
Aug 3, 2025 0 km W of Little Ferry, New Jersey M3.0 39 km
Oct 28, 1991 3 km WNW of Stamford, Connecticut M3.0 79 km
Feb 3, 2009 1 km ESE of Victory Gardens, New Jersey M3.0 9 km
May 24, 2024 6 km E of Califon, New Jersey M2.9 34 km
Apr 27, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.9 35 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km SSE of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M2.9 145 km
Aug 5, 2025 1 km N of Hillsdale, New Jersey M2.8 40 km
May 10, 1993 1 km NW of Whitfield, Pennsylvania M2.8 144 km
Apr 12, 1991 2 km ENE of North Castle, New York M2.7 75 km
Jan 25, 2015 4 km ESE of Downingtown, Pennsylvania M2.6 144 km
Jul 5, 1996 2 km NW of Chester Heights, Pennsylvania M2.6 143 km
Apr 5, 2024 6 km ESE of Califon, New Jersey M2.6 36 km
Oct 27, 2001 1 km NNW of Manhattan, New York M2.6 48 km
Apr 10, 2024 5 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.6 33 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Bob (1991, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
1991 Bob Category 2 207 km
1985 Gloria Category 2 108 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

250 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 12 fatalities, 133 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1998 EF3 64 km 0
Oct 18, 1990 EF3 56 km 0
Jul 14, 1988 EF3 43 km 0
Jul 26, 1981 EF3 93 km 0
Sep 26, 1977 EF3 64 km 0
Mar 21, 1976 EF3 57 km 0
May 28, 1973 EF3 21 km 0
May 28, 1973 EF3 16 km 0
Jun 24, 1960 EF3 78 km 0
Apr 1, 2023 EF2 99 km 0
Apr 1, 2023 EF2 90 km 0
Apr 1, 2023 EF2 88 km 0
Feb 21, 2023 EF2 76 km 0
Jul 29, 2021 EF2 77 km 0
May 15, 2018 EF2 92 km 0
Jul 29, 2009 EF2 63 km 0
Jul 29, 2009 EF2 36 km 0
Aug 8, 2007 EF2 48 km 0
Jul 12, 2006 EF2 55 km 0
May 27, 2001 EF2 68 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

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 - 119 km
1895 HIGH BRIDGE, NJ Earthquake - - 45 km
1840 PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA Earthquake - - 140 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

12 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (23,000 ac, 1985).

Year Name Acres Distance
1985 UNNAMED 23,000 43 km
2016 16 MILE 7,896 61 km
2024 JENNINGS CREEK 5,069 31 km
2015 ROOSA GAP 2,747 77 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,224 89 km
2016 SAMS POINT FIRE-VERKEERDER FIRE 1,929 83 km
1988 UNNAMED 833 46 km
2020 SEVEN PINES 790 73 km
1985 UNNAMED 737 64 km
2016 BEAR TOWN 649 66 km
2016 SHERWOOD 642 43 km
1999 WORTHINGTO 514 52 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 3.8 in Coldest
February 31°F (-1°C) 3.0 in Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 4.2 in
April 50°F (10°C) 3.9 in
May 60°F (16°C) 3.8 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.5 in
July 75°F (24°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 4.9 in Wettest
September 66°F (19°C) 4.6 in
October 53°F (12°C) 4.7 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.5 in
December 34°F (1°C) 4.5 in

Hibernia has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 29°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (3.0").

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