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North Beach Haven, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Ocean County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,282 Population 1,254/sq mi density
$109,353 Median Income $80,061 per capita
$1,070,900 Home Value $1,671,546 Zillow
$1,670 Median Rent 41.3% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
85 Violent Crime/100K 7,895 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$109,353 median income, 5.6% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.1 / 5.0
$1,070,900 home value, $1,670/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
85 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
58.6% bachelor's degree or higher
North Beach Haven experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. The area receives 10.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.9°F
2% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5 ft (2 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²)
Population Density1,254/sq mi
Coordinates39.6004°N, 74.2116°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyOcean County County
Nearest AirportAtlantic City International (ACY)
22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.0"
8% above US avg
Snowfall 10.2"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.61"
Driest Month (Jun) 3.07"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0460 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.1 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score96.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability48.6 / 100
Community Resilience90.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

18 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.0 on Aug 3, 2025.

Apr 5, 2024 2024 Tewksbury, New Jersey Earthquake M4.8 131 km
Apr 5, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M3.7 129 km
Oct 23, 1990 3 km W of Hancocks Bridge, New Jersey M3.2 111 km
Jan 9, 1992 4 km WNW of Robertsville, New Jersey M3.1 86 km
Aug 26, 2003 4 km NNW of Milford, New Jersey M3.1 135 km
Aug 3, 2025 0 km W of Little Ferry, New Jersey M3.0 140 km
Feb 3, 2009 1 km ESE of Victory Gardens, New Jersey M3.0 144 km
Apr 27, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.9 130 km
May 24, 2024 6 km E of Califon, New Jersey M2.9 132 km
Jul 1, 2009 3 km ESE of Pennsville, New Jersey M2.8 109 km
Jan 25, 2015 4 km ESE of Downingtown, Pennsylvania M2.6 131 km
Apr 5, 2024 6 km ESE of Califon, New Jersey M2.6 130 km
Apr 10, 2024 5 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.6 130 km
May 1, 2024 1 km NW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.6 132 km
Aug 14, 2015 3 km SE of Mendham, New Jersey M2.6 132 km
Jul 5, 1996 2 km NW of Chester Heights, Pennsylvania M2.6 115 km
Oct 27, 2001 1 km NNW of Manhattan, New York M2.6 134 km
Feb 26, 1993 2 km SW of Marlton, New Jersey M2.5 70 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

9 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Henri (2021, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Henri Category 1 276 km
2014 Arthur Category 1 206 km
2012 Sandy Category 2 169 km
2011 Irene Category 1 180 km
2010 Earl Category 1 276 km
1993 Emily Category 3 268 km
1991 Bob Category 3 130 km
1986 Charley Category 1 259 km
1985 Gloria Category 2 69 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

135 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 75 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Sep 1, 2021 EF3 89 km 0
Jul 29, 2021 EF3 90 km 0
Jul 21, 1983 EF3 10 km 0
Sep 26, 1977 EF3 90 km 0
Jun 24, 1960 EF3 88 km 0
Apr 1, 2023 EF2 62 km 0
Apr 1, 2023 EF2 64 km 0
Apr 1, 2023 EF2 60 km 0
Feb 21, 2023 EF2 86 km 0
Jul 29, 2021 EF2 17 km 0
Aug 4, 2020 EF2 83 km 0
May 27, 2001 EF2 84 km 0
Aug 20, 1999 EF2 7 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 91 km 0
Aug 21, 1993 EF2 52 km 0
May 10, 1990 EF2 71 km 0
Jun 9, 1989 EF2 89 km 0
Aug 17, 1988 EF2 90 km 0
Jul 21, 1987 EF2 42 km 0
Jun 29, 1982 EF2 31 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1895 HIGH BRIDGE, NJ Earthquake 132 km
1840 PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA Earthquake 87 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: GREENWOOD STATE FOREST (21,271 ac, 1995).

Year Name Acres Distance
1995 GREENWOOD STATE FOREST 21,271 27 km
2007 WARREN GROVE 15,315 16 km
2022 MULLICA RIVER FIRE 13,082 41 km
1999 BASS RIVER 12,129 22 km
2019 SPRING HILL FIRE 8,182 29 km
2023 ALLEN ROAD 6,213 23 km
1992 FORKED RIVER MOUTAIN APR 5,093 30 km
1992 POWER PLANT 4,928 26 km
1992 UNNAMED 4,470 51 km
2024 TEA TIME HILL 4,444 39 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,780 38 km
2017 PENN SWAMP FIRE 3,587 38 km
2023 JIMMYS WATER HOLE 3,585 47 km
1989 SIMM PLACE 3,262 28 km
2002 UNNAMED 2,824 52 km
2007 ATSION 2,705 45 km
1992 FOUR MILE COLONY 2,647 41 km
1996 UNNAMED 2,625 31 km
2010 FORT DIX RANGE 1-14 2,615 53 km
1990 UNNAMED 2,367 52 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 35°F (1°C) 3.2 in
March 42°F (5°C) 4.3 in
April 50°F (10°C) 3.9 in
May 60°F (15°C) 3.5 in
June 69°F (21°C) 3.1 in Driest
July 76°F (25°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 4.6 in Wettest
September 67°F (20°C) 3.3 in
October 56°F (14°C) 3.2 in
November 48°F (9°C) 3.7 in
December 38°F (3°C) 3.7 in

North Beach Haven has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 34°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.6") and June the driest (3.1").

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