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Perth Amboy, NJ
Full City Profile · New Jersey · Richmond County County
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
55,278
Population
11,862/sq mi density
$58,490
Median Income
$26,848 per capita
$339,200
Home Value
$490,041 Zillow
$1,629
Median Rent
37.2% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
284
Violent Crime/100K
1,345 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$58,490 median income, 8.6% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$339,200 home value, $1,629/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
284 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Perth Amboy experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.7 inches. The area receives 21.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 54.9°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Area | 5.9 sq mi (15.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 11,862/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.5202°N, 74.2713°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Richmond County County |
| Nearest Airport | Newark Liberty International (EWR) 13 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0429 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 91.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 61.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 68.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
3 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 | - | 104 km |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | - | - | 54 km |
| 1840 | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA | Earthquake | - | - | 112 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.8 in |
Perth Amboy has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 32°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (3.0").