Othello, NJ
Full City Profile · New Jersey · Salem County County
4.3
/5.0
A
Great
100
Population
81/sq mi density
$85,000
Median Income
$54,787 per capita
$240,400
Home Value
$261,479 Zillow
55°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$85,000 median income, 5.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$240,400 home value, /mo rent
B+
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Othello experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches. The area receives 11.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 54.9°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 19 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 81/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.4100°N, 75.3420°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Salem County County |
| Nearest Airport | Philadelphia International (PHL) 32 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 76.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 27.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 89.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | - | - | 145 km |
| 1840 | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA | Earthquake | - | - | 45 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 4.4 in |
Othello has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 33°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (2.7").