Weather & Climate in Buttzville, NJ

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

Buttzville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°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 48.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 23.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39. The city sits at an elevation of 438 feet.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	50.1°F
	7% below US avg
January Average	27°F (-3°C)
July Average	72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	438 ft (134 m)
Area	0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density	189/sq mi
Coordinates	40.8284°N, 75.0062°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Warren County County
Nearest Airport	Lehigh Valley International (ABE) 26 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.2"

27% above US avg

Snowfall 23.3"

Wettest Month (May) 4.57"

Driest Month (Feb) 2.95"

Air Quality

AQI Median	39.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	80.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	12.2 / 100
Community Resilience	79.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

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

Apr 5, 2024	2024 Tewksbury, New Jersey Earthquake	M4.8	25 km	3 km
Jan 16, 1994	2 km W of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania	M4.6	103 km	5 km
Jan 16, 1994	0 km E of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania	M4.2	101 km	5 km
Apr 5, 2024	7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey	M3.7	27 km	4 km
Jan 9, 1992	4 km WNW of Robertsville, New Jersey	M3.1	76 km	8 km
Aug 26, 2003	4 km NNW of Milford, New Jersey	M3.1	26 km	3 km
Nov 14, 1997	0 km S of Rothsville, Pennsylvania	M3.0	130 km	5 km
Oct 28, 1991	3 km WNW of Stamford, Connecticut	M3.0	123 km	10 km
Aug 3, 2025	0 km W of Little Ferry, New Jersey	M3.0	80 km	10 km
Feb 3, 2009	1 km ESE of Victory Gardens, New Jersey	M3.0	41 km	0 km
Apr 27, 2024	7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey	M2.9	27 km	5 km
May 24, 2024	6 km E of Califon, New Jersey	M2.9	25 km	7 km
Jan 16, 1994	0 km SSE of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania	M2.9	102 km	5 km
Aug 5, 2025	1 km N of Hillsdale, New Jersey	M2.8	84 km	12 km
May 10, 1993	1 km NW of Whitfield, Pennsylvania	M2.8	101 km	5 km
Jul 1, 2009	3 km ESE of Pennsville, New Jersey	M2.8	138 km	5 km
Apr 12, 1991	2 km ENE of North Castle, New York	M2.7	119 km	9 km
Mar 11, 1995	0 km ENE of Landisville, Pennsylvania	M2.7	143 km	5 km
Jan 25, 2015	4 km ESE of Downingtown, Pennsylvania	M2.6	107 km	2 km
Jul 5, 1996	2 km NW of Chester Heights, Pennsylvania	M2.6	110 km	18 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	244 km
1985	Gloria	Category 2	98 mph	146 km

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

Tornado History

295 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 15 fatalities, 210 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jul 29, 2021	EF3	78 km	3.4 mi	0
May 31, 1998	EF3	53 km	20.0 mi	0
May 31, 1998	EF3	85 km	8.3 mi	0
Jul 27, 1994	EF3	80 km	2.0 mi	3
Oct 18, 1990	EF3	44 km	0.5 mi	0
Jul 14, 1988	EF3	69 km	7.2 mi	0
Jul 26, 1981	EF3	49 km	3.3 mi	0
Sep 26, 1977	EF3	65 km	5.9 mi	0
Mar 21, 1976	EF3	22 km	0.5 mi	0
May 28, 1973	EF3	43 km	0.4 mi	0
May 28, 1973	EF3	24 km	0.4 mi	0
Jun 24, 1960	EF3	65 km	12.9 mi	0
Apr 1, 2023	EF2	91 km	2.1 mi	0
Apr 1, 2023	EF2	97 km	1.6 mi	0
Feb 21, 2023	EF2	66 km	5.8 mi	0
Sep 1, 2021	EF2	83 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	84 km	2.9 mi	0
Feb 25, 2017	EF2	79 km	12.5 mi	0

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

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1895	HIGH BRIDGE, NJ	Earthquake	—	—	21 km
1840	PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA	Earthquake	—	—	116 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Wildfire History

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

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
1985	UNNAMED	23,000	85 km
2016	16 MILE	7,896	43 km
2024	JENNINGS CREEK	5,069	71 km
2010	FORT DIX RANGE 1-14	2,615	99 km
2009	PENOBSCOT	2,091	82 km
2004	CRYSTAL LAKE	1,838	79 km
1992	UNNAMED	959	99 km
1995	UNNAMED	877	100 km
1988	UNNAMED	833	87 km
2012	HOPEWELL FIRE	812	93 km
2020	SEVEN PINES	790	46 km
1985	UNNAMED	737	72 km
2015	RAZOR FIRE	728	57 km
2015	PIPELINE 1	666	65 km
2016	BEAR TOWN	649	43 km
2016	SHERWOOD	642	86 km
2014	TURKEY RUN ROAD	546	98 km
1999	UNNAMED	544	100 km
1999	WORTHINGTO	514	20 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	27°F (-3°C)	3.6 in	Coldest
February	29°F (-2°C)	3.0 in	Driest
March	38°F (3°C)	3.7 in
April	48°F (9°C)	4.0 in
May	59°F (15°C)	4.6 in	Wettest
June	67°F (19°C)	4.2 in
July	72°F (22°C)	4.6 in	Warmest
August	71°F (21°C)	4.3 in
September	64°F (18°C)	4.3 in
October	52°F (11°C)	3.7 in
November	42°F (6°C)	4.0 in
December	32°F (0°C)	3.6 in

Buttzville has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 27°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (3.0").

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