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Newfoundland, NJ
Full City Profile · New Jersey · Passaic County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
1,281
Population
196/sq mi density
$127,674
Median Income
$57,333 per capita
$439,600
Home Value
$807,382 Zillow
$1,217
Median Rent
19.4% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
271 sunny days/yr
48
Violent Crime/100K
537 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$127,674 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$439,600 home value, $1,217/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
48 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
34.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Newfoundland 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. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 271 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 845 ft (258 m) |
| Area | 6.5 sq mi (16.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 196/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.0554°N, 74.4292°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Passaic County County |
| Nearest Airport | Newark Liberty International (EWR) 29 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | — | 115 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) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 65°F (19°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 4.0 in |
Newfoundland has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 27°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (3.3").