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Weather & Climate in Bogota, NJ

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

Bogota experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°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 46.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average55.4°F
3% above US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density11,987/sq mi
Coordinates40.8743°N, 74.0297°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyBergen County County
Nearest AirportLaguardia (LGA)
11 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.3"
22% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.53"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.99"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score97.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability34.0 / 100
Community Resilience76.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

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

Apr 5, 2024 2024 Tewksbury, New Jersey Earthquake M4.8 65 km 3 km
Apr 5, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M3.7 64 km 4 km
Aug 26, 2003 4 km NNW of Milford, New Jersey M3.1 95 km 3 km
Jan 9, 1992 4 km WNW of Robertsville, New Jersey M3.1 63 km 8 km
Oct 28, 1991 3 km WNW of Stamford, Connecticut M3.0 44 km 10 km
Aug 3, 2025 0 km W of Little Ferry, New Jersey M3.0 3 km 10 km
Feb 3, 2009 1 km ESE of Victory Gardens, New Jersey M3.0 42 km 0 km
May 24, 2024 6 km E of Califon, New Jersey M2.9 64 km 7 km
Apr 27, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.9 64 km 5 km
Aug 5, 2025 1 km N of Hillsdale, New Jersey M2.8 16 km 12 km
Apr 12, 1991 2 km ENE of North Castle, New York M2.7 44 km 9 km
Aug 14, 2014 6 km SW of Deep River Center, Connecticut M2.7 139 km 4 km
Aug 14, 2015 3 km SE of Mendham, New Jersey M2.6 48 km 8 km
May 1, 2024 1 km NW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.6 57 km 5 km
Oct 27, 2001 1 km NNW of Manhattan, New York M2.6 10 km 5 km
Apr 10, 2024 5 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.6 61 km 9 km
Aug 22, 2000 2 km WSW of Brewster Hill, New York M2.6 69 km 7 km
Apr 5, 2024 6 km ESE of Califon, New Jersey M2.6 65 km 6 km
Jan 15, 1992 5 km NNE of Tuxedo Park, New York M2.5 42 km 7 km
Feb 26, 1993 2 km SW of Marlton, New Jersey M2.5 135 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2012 Sandy Category 1 92 mph 295 km
1991 Bob Category 2 109 mph 167 km
1985 Gloria Category 2 98 mph 69 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

214 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 12 fatalities, 126 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Oct 18, 1990 EF3 76 km 0.5 mi 0
Jul 14, 1988 EF3 66 km 7.2 mi 0
Sep 26, 1977 EF3 70 km 5.9 mi 0
Mar 21, 1976 EF3 97 km 0.5 mi 0
May 28, 1973 EF3 58 km 0.4 mi 0
May 28, 1973 EF3 40 km 0.4 mi 0
Jun 24, 1960 EF3 92 km 12.9 mi 0
Apr 1, 2023 EF2 84 km 0.1 mi 0
Apr 1, 2023 EF2 83 km 1.6 mi 0
Apr 1, 2023 EF2 86 km 2.1 mi 0
Feb 21, 2023 EF2 87 km 5.8 mi 0
Jul 29, 2021 EF2 97 km 6.3 mi 0
May 15, 2018 EF2 75 km 1.2 mi 0
Jul 29, 2009 EF2 67 km 7.4 mi 0
Aug 8, 2007 EF2 28 km 5.9 mi 0
Jul 12, 2006 EF2 26 km 10.1 mi 0
May 27, 2001 EF2 64 km 1.5 mi 0
Sep 7, 1998 EF2 39 km 0.2 mi 0
Jul 10, 1989 EF2 67 km 0.5 mi 0
Aug 17, 1988 EF2 92 km 4.5 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Tsunami History

2 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 — 79 km
1895 HIGH BRIDGE, NJ Earthquake — — 76 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
1985 UNNAMED 23,000 36 km
2024 JENNINGS CREEK 5,069 40 km
2015 ROOSA GAP 2,747 91 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,224 97 km
2016 SAMS POINT FIRE-VERKEERDER FIRE 1,929 93 km
1986 LAKEHURST NAVAL AIR 906 99 km
1988 UNNAMED 833 42 km
1985 UNNAMED 737 64 km
1989 LAKEWOOD 728 90 km
2016 SHERWOOD 642 34 km
1999 WORTHINGTO 514 92 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 3.8 in
February 32°F (0°C) 3.0 in Coldest, Driest
March 41°F (5°C) 4.1 in
April 51°F (11°C) 4.2 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.5 in Wettest
June 71°F (21°C) 3.9 in
July 78°F (26°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 4.2 in
September 66°F (19°C) 4.3 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.8 in
November 45°F (7°C) 4.2 in
December 35°F (2°C) 3.7 in

Bogota has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 32°F in February to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (3.0").

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