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Matawan, NJ
Full City Profile · New Jersey · Middlesex County County
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
9,636
Population
4,245/sq mi density
$122,026
Median Income
$51,890 per capita
$447,000
Home Value
$632,024 Zillow
$1,714
Median Rent
25.4% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$122,026 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$447,000 home value, $1,714/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.5 / 5.0
44.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Matawan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 54.0°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Area | 2.4 sq mi (6.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,245/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.4110°N, 74.2365°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Middlesex County County |
| Nearest Airport | Newark Liberty International (EWR) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0452 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 12.7 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.4 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 97.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 47.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 45.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
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 | — | 105 km |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | — | — | 62 km |
| 1840 | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA | Earthquake | — | — | 106 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.8 in |
Matawan has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 32°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (3.1").