Pomona, NJ
Full City Profile · New Jersey · Atlantic County County
4.3
/5.0
A
Great
8,141
Population
2,918/sq mi density
$100,382
Median Income
$38,710 per capita
$244,500
Home Value
$336,136 Zillow
$897
Median Rent
42.3% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$100,382 median income, 7.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$244,500 home value, $897/mo rent
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Pomona experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches. The area receives 17.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 55.1°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Area | 2.8 sq mi (7.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,918/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.4688°N, 74.5502°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Atlantic County County |
| Nearest Airport | Atlantic City International (ACY) 2 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
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | - | - | 136 km |
| 1840 | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA | Earthquake | - | - | 67 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 53°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 4.5 in |
Pomona has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 34°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (3.2").