Stirling, NJ
Full City Profile · New Jersey · Union County County
4.6
/5.0
A+
Excellent
2,868
Population
1,226/sq mi density
$158,043
Median Income
$63,362 per capita
$671,800
Home Value
$1,037,822 Zillow
$1,710
Median Rent
20.3% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$158,043 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$671,800 home value, $1,710/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
60.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Stirling experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches. The area receives 21.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 52.5°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 326 ft (99 m) |
| Area | 2.4 sq mi (6.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,226/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6804°N, 74.4889°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Union County County |
| Nearest Airport | Central Jersey Regional (JVI) 12 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 62.6% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 26.6 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.74 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.42 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 95.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 55.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 30.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | - | 118 km |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | - | - | 33 km |
| 1840 | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA | Earthquake | - | - | 115 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 3.9 in |
Stirling has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 30°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.2") and February the driest (2.2").