Ocean City, NJ
Full City Profile · New Jersey · Atlantic County County
4.2
/5.0
A
Great
11,260
Population
1,668/sq mi density
$101,782
Median Income
$70,660 per capita
$719,100
Home Value
$1,128,692 Zillow
$1,670
Median Rent
37.5% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$101,782 median income, 3.1% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
$719,100 home value, $1,670/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
54.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Ocean City enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. The area receives 17.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 56.9°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 6 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 10.8 sq mi (28.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,668/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.2695°N, 74.5998°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Atlantic County County |
| Nearest Airport | Atlantic City International (ACY) 13 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 82.5% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0381 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.00 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 93.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 46.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 83.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1840 | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA | Earthquake | - | - | 78 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 4.2 in |
Ocean City has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 37°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (3.1").