Union Beach, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Richmond County County

4.4 /5.0
A Great
5,722 Population 3,215/sq mi density
$128,400 Median Income $54,400 per capita
$452,900 Home Value $545,595 Zillow
$1,957 Median Rent 33.0% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$128,400 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$452,900 home value, $1,957/mo rent
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Union Beach experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches. The area receives 31.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average54.0°F
0% below US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation8 ft (2 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²)
Population Density3,215/sq mi
Coordinates40.4475°N, 74.1700°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyRichmond County County
Nearest AirportNewark Liberty International (EWR)
17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.6"
28% above US avg
Snowfall 31.5"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.68"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.10"

Air Quality

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0429 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.5 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score91.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability61.6 / 100
Community Resilience68.1 / 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)

Earthquake History

22 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 57 km
Apr 5, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M3.7 56 km
Aug 26, 2003 4 km NNW of Milford, New Jersey M3.1 81 km
Jan 9, 1992 4 km WNW of Robertsville, New Jersey M3.1 17 km
Aug 3, 2025 0 km W of Little Ferry, New Jersey M3.0 46 km
Oct 28, 1991 3 km WNW of Stamford, Connecticut M3.0 85 km
Feb 3, 2009 1 km ESE of Victory Gardens, New Jersey M3.0 56 km
May 24, 2024 6 km E of Califon, New Jersey M2.9 58 km
Apr 27, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.9 56 km
Aug 5, 2025 1 km N of Hillsdale, New Jersey M2.8 64 km
Jul 1, 2009 3 km ESE of Pennsville, New Jersey M2.8 143 km
Apr 12, 1991 2 km ENE of North Castle, New York M2.7 90 km
Jan 25, 2015 4 km ESE of Downingtown, Pennsylvania M2.6 136 km
Apr 10, 2024 5 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.6 54 km
Aug 22, 2000 2 km WSW of Brewster Hill, New York M2.6 117 km
Oct 27, 2001 1 km NNW of Manhattan, New York M2.6 42 km
Aug 14, 2015 3 km SE of Mendham, New Jersey M2.6 48 km
May 1, 2024 1 km NW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.6 53 km
Apr 5, 2024 6 km ESE of Califon, New Jersey M2.6 57 km
Jul 5, 1996 2 km NW of Chester Heights, Pennsylvania M2.6 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

6 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Henri (2021, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Henri Category 1 294 km
2014 Arthur Category 1 274 km
2012 Sandy Category 1 253 km
2011 Irene Category 1 271 km
1991 Bob Category 2 168 km
1985 Gloria Category 2 69 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

221 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 13 fatalities, 143 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 29, 2021 EF3 79 km 0
Oct 18, 1990 EF3 51 km 0
Jul 21, 1983 EF3 87 km 0
Sep 26, 1977 EF3 31 km 0
May 28, 1973 EF3 48 km 0
May 28, 1973 EF3 65 km 0
Jun 24, 1960 EF3 55 km 0
Apr 1, 2023 EF2 38 km 0
Apr 1, 2023 EF2 34 km 0
Apr 1, 2023 EF2 38 km 0
Feb 21, 2023 EF2 49 km 0
Sep 1, 2021 EF2 98 km 1
Jul 29, 2021 EF2 67 km 0
Jul 29, 2021 EF2 77 km 0
Aug 4, 2020 EF2 78 km 0
Jul 29, 2009 EF2 98 km 0
Aug 8, 2007 EF2 21 km 0
Jul 12, 2006 EF2 74 km 0
May 27, 2001 EF2 17 km 0
Aug 20, 1999 EF2 100 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

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 - 98 km
1895 HIGH BRIDGE, NJ Earthquake - - 65 km
1840 PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA Earthquake - - 113 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
1985 UNNAMED 23,000 83 km
1995 GREENWOOD STATE FOREST 21,271 69 km
2007 WARREN GROVE 15,315 85 km
2022 MULLICA RIVER FIRE 13,082 95 km
1999 BASS RIVER 12,129 90 km
2019 SPRING HILL FIRE 8,182 77 km
2023 ALLEN ROAD 6,213 92 km
1992 FORKED RIVER MOUTAIN APR 5,093 66 km
2024 JENNINGS CREEK 5,069 82 km
1992 POWER PLANT 4,928 68 km
1992 UNNAMED 4,470 58 km
2024 TEA TIME HILL 4,444 82 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,780 90 km
2017 PENN SWAMP FIRE 3,587 95 km
2023 JIMMYS WATER HOLE 3,585 52 km
1989 SIMM PLACE 3,262 77 km
2002 UNNAMED 2,824 57 km
2007 ATSION 2,705 93 km
1992 FOUR MILE COLONY 2,647 73 km
1996 UNNAMED 2,625 92 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 35°F (2°C) 3.1 in Driest
March 41°F (5°C) 4.2 in
April 52°F (11°C) 3.8 in
May 61°F (16°C) 3.8 in
June 71°F (21°C) 4.4 in
July 76°F (24°C) 4.7 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 4.1 in
September 67°F (20°C) 4.2 in
October 56°F (13°C) 4.1 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.5 in
December 37°F (3°C) 4.7 in Wettest

Union Beach has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 32°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (3.1").

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