Weather & Climate in Beattystown, NJ

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

Beattystown experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39. The city sits at an elevation of 674 feet.

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)
Sunny Days	275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	674 ft (205 m)
Area	3.0 sq mi (7.9 km²)
Population Density	1,478/sq mi
Coordinates	40.8206°N, 74.8560°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Morris County County
Nearest Airport	Central Jersey Regional (JVI) 25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.5"

20% above US avg

Wettest Month (Jul) 4.76"

Driest Month (Feb) 3.11"

Air Quality

AQI Median	39.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	92.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	89.5 / 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

31 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.

Apr 5, 2024	2024 Tewksbury, New Jersey Earthquake	M4.8	16 km	3 km
Jan 16, 1994	2 km W of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania	M4.6	114 km	5 km
Jan 16, 1994	0 km E of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania	M4.2	112 km	5 km
Apr 5, 2024	7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey	M3.7	17 km	4 km
Jan 9, 1992	4 km WNW of Robertsville, New Jersey	M3.1	67 km	8 km
Aug 26, 2003	4 km NNW of Milford, New Jersey	M3.1	32 km	3 km
Nov 14, 1997	0 km S of Rothsville, Pennsylvania	M3.0	140 km	5 km
Aug 3, 2025	0 km W of Little Ferry, New Jersey	M3.0	68 km	10 km
Oct 28, 1991	3 km WNW of Stamford, Connecticut	M3.0	111 km	10 km
Feb 3, 2009	1 km ESE of Victory Gardens, New Jersey	M3.0	28 km	0 km
Jan 16, 1994	0 km SSE of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania	M2.9	112 km	5 km
Apr 27, 2024	7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey	M2.9	17 km	5 km
May 24, 2024	6 km E of Califon, New Jersey	M2.9	15 km	7 km
May 10, 1993	1 km NW of Whitfield, Pennsylvania	M2.8	111 km	5 km
Aug 5, 2025	1 km N of Hillsdale, New Jersey	M2.8	72 km	12 km
Jul 1, 2009	3 km ESE of Pennsville, New Jersey	M2.8	141 km	5 km
Apr 12, 1991	2 km ENE of North Castle, New York	M2.7	108 km	9 km
Jan 25, 2015	4 km ESE of Downingtown, Pennsylvania	M2.6	114 km	2 km
Jul 5, 1996	2 km NW of Chester Heights, Pennsylvania	M2.6	115 km	18 km
Apr 5, 2024	6 km ESE of Califon, New Jersey	M2.6	16 km	6 km

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

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.

Year	Name	Category	Max Wind	Closest
1991	Bob	Category 2	109 mph	232 km
1985	Gloria	Category 2	98 mph	133 km

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

Tornado History

290 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 16 fatalities, 187 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jul 29, 2021	EF3	78 km	3.4 mi	0
May 31, 1998	EF3	96 km	8.3 mi	0
May 31, 1998	EF3	57 km	20.0 mi	0
Jul 27, 1994	EF3	86 km	2.0 mi	3
Oct 18, 1990	EF3	39 km	0.5 mi	0
Jul 14, 1988	EF3	63 km	7.2 mi	0
Jul 26, 1981	EF3	61 km	3.3 mi	0
Sep 26, 1977	EF3	58 km	5.9 mi	0
Mar 21, 1976	EF3	33 km	0.5 mi	0
May 28, 1973	EF3	30 km	0.4 mi	0
May 28, 1973	EF3	12 km	0.4 mi	0
Jun 24, 1960	EF3	62 km	12.9 mi	0
Apr 1, 2023	EF2	89 km	1.6 mi	0
Apr 1, 2023	EF2	84 km	2.1 mi	0
Feb 21, 2023	EF2	62 km	5.8 mi	0
Sep 1, 2021	EF2	86 km	8.3 mi	1
Jul 29, 2021	EF2	54 km	6.3 mi	0
Aug 4, 2020	EF2	83 km	20.8 mi	0
Jun 13, 2018	EF2	96 km	2.9 mi	0
Feb 25, 2017	EF2	90 km	12.5 mi	0

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

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	—	148 km
1895	HIGH BRIDGE, NJ	Earthquake	—	—	17 km
1840	PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA	Earthquake	—	—	117 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Wildfire History

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

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
1985	UNNAMED	23,000	75 km
2016	16 MILE	7,896	49 km
2024	JENNINGS CREEK	5,069	62 km
1992	UNNAMED	4,470	96 km
2023	JIMMYS WATER HOLE	3,585	99 km
2002	UNNAMED	2,824	95 km
2015	ROOSA GAP	2,747	98 km
2010	FORT DIX RANGE 1-14	2,615	94 km
2009	PENOBSCOT	2,091	94 km
2004	CRYSTAL LAKE	1,838	91 km
1997	UNNAMED	1,793	98 km
1995	UNNAMED	1,318	96 km
2002	UNNAMED	1,002	98 km
1992	UNNAMED	959	94 km
1986	LAKEHURST NAVAL AIR	906	97 km
1995	UNNAMED	877	94 km
1991	UNNAMED	860	96 km
1988	UNNAMED	833	77 km
2020	SEVEN PINES	790	55 km
2010	FORT DIX RANGE 34	741	98 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	30°F (-1°C)	3.7 in
February	29°F (-2°C)	3.1 in	Coldest, Driest
March	37°F (3°C)	3.9 in
April	48°F (9°C)	4.2 in
May	58°F (15°C)	4.7 in
June	66°F (19°C)	4.3 in
July	75°F (24°C)	4.8 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	70°F (21°C)	4.5 in
September	63°F (17°C)	4.4 in
October	52°F (11°C)	3.8 in
November	42°F (6°C)	4.2 in
December	32°F (-0°C)	3.8 in

Beattystown has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 29°F in February to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (3.1").

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