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Paterson, NJ
Full City Profile · New Jersey · Bergen County County
2.2
/5.0
C
Fair
157,660
Population
18,747/sq mi density
$53,766
Median Income
$23,528 per capita
$335,400
Home Value
$527,848 Zillow
$1,457
Median Rent
35.2% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
273 sunny days/yr
841
Violent Crime/100K
2,162 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$53,766 median income, 6.5% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$335,400 home value, $1,457/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
841 violent crimes/100K (121% above avg)
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Paterson experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.8 inches. The area receives 12.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 54.8°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 108 ft (33 m) |
| Area | 8.7 sq mi (22.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 18,747/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.9148°N, 74.1628°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Bergen County County |
| Nearest Airport | Newark Liberty International (EWR) 15 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0417 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 24.5 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.35 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 10.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 97.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 34.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 76.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very High |
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 | — | 90 km |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | — | — | 67 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 3.8 in | |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 3.7 in |
Paterson has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 32°F in February to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (3.0").