Macopin, NJ
Full City Profile · New Jersey · Passaic County County
4.5
/5.0
A+
Excellent
2,305
Population
375/sq mi density
$127,824
Median Income
$53,248 per capita
$370,300
Home Value
$538,782 Zillow
$2,107
Median Rent
21.0% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$127,824 median income, 7.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$370,300 home value, $2,107/mo rent
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
41.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Macopin experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.2 inches. The area receives 28.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 50.0°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 815 ft (248 m) |
| Area | 6.1 sq mi (15.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 375/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.0269°N, 74.3800°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Passaic County County |
| Nearest Airport | Newark Liberty International (EWR) 26 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 73.5% |
| Unhealthy Days | 2 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0410 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.2 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 95.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 76.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 38.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
2 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 | - | 111 km |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | - | - | 58 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 4.9 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 4.8 in |
Macopin has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 27°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.0") and February the driest (3.2").