Silver Lake CDP (Warren County), NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Morris County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
319 Population 253/sq mi density
$103,750 Median Income $48,207 per capita
$263,300 Home Value $464,617 Zillow
51°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$103,750 median income, 7.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$263,300 home value, /mo rent
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
33.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Silver Lake CDP (Warren County) experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.8 inches. The area receives 23.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.5°F
6% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation445 ft (136 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²)
Population Density253/sq mi
Coordinates40.9321°N, 74.9504°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyMorris County County
Nearest AirportPocono Mountains Regional (MPO)
27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.8"
28% above US avg
Snowfall 23.3"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.06"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.83"

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood
Good Days %83.3%
Unhealthy Days2

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0448 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)5.1 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.82 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)6.7 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score92.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience89.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively High
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Very High
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

30 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.8 on Aug 5, 2025.

Apr 5, 2024 2024 Tewksbury, New Jersey Earthquake M4.8 31 km
Jan 16, 1994 2 km W of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.6 114 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km E of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.2 112 km
Apr 5, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M3.7 32 km
Jan 9, 1992 4 km WNW of Robertsville, New Jersey M3.1 82 km
Aug 26, 2003 4 km NNW of Milford, New Jersey M3.1 39 km
Oct 28, 1991 3 km WNW of Stamford, Connecticut M3.0 116 km
Aug 3, 2025 0 km W of Little Ferry, New Jersey M3.0 76 km
Nov 14, 1997 0 km S of Rothsville, Pennsylvania M3.0 141 km
Feb 3, 2009 1 km ESE of Victory Gardens, New Jersey M3.0 36 km
Apr 27, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.9 32 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km SSE of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M2.9 112 km
May 24, 2024 6 km E of Califon, New Jersey M2.9 29 km
Aug 5, 2025 1 km N of Hillsdale, New Jersey M2.8 77 km
May 10, 1993 1 km NW of Whitfield, Pennsylvania M2.8 111 km
Apr 12, 1991 2 km ENE of North Castle, New York M2.7 112 km
Jan 25, 2015 4 km ESE of Downingtown, Pennsylvania M2.6 120 km
May 1, 2024 1 km NW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.6 32 km
Jul 5, 1996 2 km NW of Chester Heights, Pennsylvania M2.6 123 km
Apr 5, 2024 6 km ESE of Califon, New Jersey M2.6 31 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Bob (1991, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
1991 Bob Category 2 243 km
1985 Gloria Category 2 144 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

283 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 15 fatalities, 197 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 29, 2021 EF3 89 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 95 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 43 km 0
Jul 27, 1994 EF3 92 km 3
Oct 18, 1990 EF3 53 km 0
Jul 14, 1988 EF3 57 km 0
Jul 26, 1981 EF3 56 km 0
Sep 26, 1977 EF3 72 km 0
Mar 21, 1976 EF3 20 km 0
May 28, 1973 EF3 41 km 0
May 28, 1973 EF3 21 km 0
Jun 24, 1960 EF3 75 km 0
Apr 22, 2023 EF2 97 km 0
Apr 1, 2023 EF2 98 km 0
Feb 21, 2023 EF2 76 km 0
Sep 1, 2021 EF2 95 km 1
Jul 29, 2021 EF2 65 km 0
Aug 4, 2020 EF2 95 km 0
Jun 13, 2018 EF2 83 km 0
Feb 25, 2017 EF2 77 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1895 HIGH BRIDGE, NJ Earthquake - - 30 km
1840 PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA Earthquake - - 128 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

15 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (23,000 ac, 1985).

Year Name Acres Distance
1985 UNNAMED 23,000 76 km
2016 16 MILE 7,896 34 km
2024 JENNINGS CREEK 5,069 61 km
2015 ROOSA GAP 2,747 90 km
2009 PENOBSCOT 2,091 82 km
2016 SAMS POINT FIRE-VERKEERDER FIRE 1,929 98 km
2004 CRYSTAL LAKE 1,838 79 km
1988 UNNAMED 833 77 km
2020 SEVEN PINES 790 41 km
1985 UNNAMED 737 78 km
2015 RAZOR FIRE 728 64 km
2015 PIPELINE 1 666 65 km
2016 BEAR TOWN 649 36 km
2016 SHERWOOD 642 77 km
1999 WORTHINGTO 514 15 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 29°F (-1°C) 2.8 in Driest
March 38°F (3°C) 4.1 in
April 50°F (10°C) 3.8 in
May 60°F (15°C) 3.8 in
June 68°F (20°C) 4.5 in
July 73°F (23°C) 5.1 in Warmest, Wettest
August 71°F (22°C) 4.9 in
September 63°F (17°C) 4.3 in
October 52°F (11°C) 4.6 in
November 42°F (6°C) 3.4 in
December 33°F (0°C) 4.2 in

Silver Lake CDP (Warren County) has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 27°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.1") and February the driest (2.8").

View full weather details →