Weather & Climate in Avalon, NJ

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Avalon enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	55.7°F
	3% above US avg
January Average	36°F (2°C)
July Average	77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	10 ft (3 m)
Area	4.9 sq mi (12.8 km²)
Population Density	346/sq mi
Coordinates	39.0865°N, 74.7390°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Cape May County County
Nearest Airport	Atlantic City International (ACY) 27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Aug) 4.21"

Driest Month (Jun) 3.03"

Air Quality

AQI Median	39.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	91.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability	37.2 / 100
Community Resilience	98.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Hurricane	Relatively Moderate
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Very High
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Relatively High
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Relatively Low
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Very Low
Coastal Flood	Very High

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.2.

Oct 23, 1990	3 km W of Hancocks Bridge, New Jersey	M3.2	81 km	10 km
Jan 9, 1992	4 km WNW of Robertsville, New Jersey	M3.1	146 km	8 km
Jul 1, 2009	3 km ESE of Pennsville, New Jersey	M2.8	89 km	5 km
Jan 25, 2015	4 km ESE of Downingtown, Pennsylvania	M2.6	128 km	2 km
Jul 5, 1996	2 km NW of Chester Heights, Pennsylvania	M2.6	112 km	18 km
Feb 9, 2023	29 km E of Greenbackville, Virginia	M2.6	121 km	11 km
Feb 26, 1993	2 km SW of Marlton, New Jersey	M2.5	90 km	5 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

10 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.

Year	Name	Category	Max Wind	Closest
2014	Arthur	Category 1	92 mph	198 km
2012	Sandy	Category 2	92 mph	160 km
2011	Irene	Category 1	75 mph	112 km
2010	Earl	Category 1	81 mph	276 km
1999	Floyd	Category 1	—	281 km
1998	Bonnie	Category 1	75 mph	268 km
1993	Emily	Category 3	115 mph	239 km
1991	Bob	Category 3	115 mph	152 km
1986	Charley	Category 1	81 mph	192 km
1985	Gloria	Category 2	98 mph	79 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

146 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 4 fatalities, 105 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 1, 2023	EF3	86 km	14.3 mi	1
Sep 1, 2021	EF3	79 km	12.4 mi	0
Jul 21, 1983	EF3	76 km	0.2 mi	0
Apr 28, 1961	EF3	97 km	0.3 mi	0
Jul 29, 2021	EF2	88 km	4.2 mi	0
Aug 4, 2020	EF2	66 km	35.8 mi	0
Apr 15, 2019	EF2	93 km	6.2 mi	0
Sep 28, 2004	EF2	99 km	5.0 mi	0
Aug 20, 1999	EF2	67 km	0.4 mi	0
Sep 27, 1993	EF2	100 km	10.0 mi	0
Aug 21, 1993	EF2	61 km	1.5 mi	0
Jul 31, 1992	EF2	68 km	4.0 mi	0
May 10, 1990	EF2	50 km	0.5 mi	0
Aug 17, 1988	EF2	94 km	1.5 mi	0
Jul 21, 1987	EF2	32 km	0.5 mi	0
Jul 18, 1984	EF2	79 km	1.5 mi	0
Jul 21, 1983	EF2	85 km	1.0 mi	2
Jun 29, 1982	EF2	98 km	1.5 mi	0
Sep 5, 1979	EF2	100 km	2.5 mi	0
Jun 9, 1977	EF2	63 km	0.2 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1840	PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA	Earthquake	—	—	89 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: GREENWOOD STATE FOREST (21,271 acres, 1995).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
1995	GREENWOOD STATE FOREST	21,271	92 km
2007	WARREN GROVE	15,315	76 km
2022	MULLICA RIVER FIRE	13,082	67 km
1999	BASS RIVER	12,129	69 km
2019	SPRING HILL FIRE	8,182	82 km
2023	ALLEN ROAD	6,213	67 km
1992	FORKED RIVER MOUTAIN APR	5,093	95 km
1992	POWER PLANT	4,928	94 km
2024	TEA TIME HILL	4,444	79 km
2006	UNNAMED	3,780	71 km
2017	PENN SWAMP FIRE	3,587	66 km
1989	SIMM PLACE	3,262	82 km
2007	ATSION	2,705	71 km
1992	FOUR MILE COLONY	2,647	88 km
1996	UNNAMED	2,625	67 km
1990	UNNAMED	2,367	76 km
1996	UNNAMED	2,122	76 km
1997	UNNAMED	2,121	65 km
1993	UNNAMED	1,860	77 km
1997	UNNAMED	1,833	75 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	36°F (2°C)	3.5 in	Coldest
February	36°F (2°C)	3.1 in
March	43°F (6°C)	3.9 in
April	52°F (11°C)	3.5 in
May	61°F (16°C)	3.4 in
June	70°F (21°C)	3.0 in	Driest
July	77°F (25°C)	3.5 in	Warmest
August	74°F (24°C)	4.2 in	Wettest
September	68°F (20°C)	3.2 in
October	57°F (14°C)	3.1 in
November	48°F (9°C)	3.3 in
December	39°F (4°C)	3.5 in

Avalon has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 36°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.2") and June the driest (3.0").

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