Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Estell Manor experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 290 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 50.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 22.0 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 42 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average
54.5°F
1% above US avg
January Average
33°F (1°C)
July Average
76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days
290 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
42 ft (13 m)
Area
55.1 sq mi (142.7 km²)
Population Density
30/sq mi
Coordinates
39.3539°N, 74.7751°W
Timezone
America/New_York
County
Atlantic County County
Nearest Airport
Atlantic City International (ACY) 13 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall50.6"
33% above US avg
Snowfall22.0"
Wettest Month (Aug)4.37"
Driest Month (Feb)3.03"
Air Quality
AQI Median
39.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Moderate
Risk Score
93.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability
46.5 / 100
Community Resilience
83.0 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively High
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Wildfire
Relatively Moderate
Flood
Relatively Moderate
Hail
Relatively Low
Strong Wind
Very High
Heat Wave
Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather
Very High
Lightning
Relatively High
Ice Storm
Relatively Moderate
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave
Relatively Moderate
Landslide
Very Low
Coastal Flood
Very High
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
14 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest on record: M4.8.
Apr 5, 2024
2024 Tewksbury, New Jersey Earthquake
M4.8
149 km
3 km
Apr 5, 2024
7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey
M3.7
149 km
4 km
Oct 23, 1990
3 km W of Hancocks Bridge, New Jersey
M3.2
65 km
10 km
Aug 26, 2003
4 km NNW of Milford, New Jersey
M3.1
142 km
3 km
Jan 9, 1992
4 km WNW of Robertsville, New Jersey
M3.1
118 km
8 km
Apr 27, 2024
7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey
M2.9
149 km
5 km
Jul 1, 2009
3 km ESE of Pennsville, New Jersey
M2.8
69 km
5 km
Jan 25, 2015
4 km ESE of Downingtown, Pennsylvania
M2.6
104 km
2 km
Jul 5, 1996
2 km NW of Chester Heights, Pennsylvania
M2.6
87 km
18 km
Feb 9, 2023
29 km E of Greenbackville, Virginia
M2.6
149 km
11 km
Apr 5, 2024
6 km ESE of Califon, New Jersey
M2.6
149 km
6 km
Apr 10, 2024
5 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey
M2.6
150 km
9 km
Jan 8, 1995
1 km WSW of Montrose Manor, Pennsylvania
M2.5
148 km
5 km
Feb 26, 1993
2 km SW of Marlton, New Jersey
M2.5
60 km
5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
9 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
224 km
2012
Sandy
Category 2
92 mph
180 km
2011
Irene
Category 1
75 mph
141 km
2010
Earl
Category 1
81 mph
297 km
1998
Bonnie
Category 1
75 mph
298 km
1993
Emily
Category 3
109 mph
268 km
1991
Bob
Category 3
109 mph
161 km
1986
Charley
Category 1
75 mph
220 km
1985
Gloria
Category 2
98 mph
109 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
214 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 7 fatalities, 175 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Apr 1, 2023
EF3
100 km
14.3 mi
1
Sep 1, 2021
EF3
54 km
12.4 mi
0
Jul 29, 2021
EF3
89 km
3.4 mi
0
Jul 27, 1994
EF3
96 km
4.0 mi
0
Jul 21, 1983
EF3
55 km
0.2 mi
0
Apr 28, 1961
EF3
77 km
0.3 mi
0
Mar 22, 1955
EF3
100 km
9.6 mi
1
Apr 1, 2023
EF2
99 km
1.6 mi
0
Apr 1, 2023
EF2
95 km
2.1 mi
0
Sep 1, 2021
EF2
93 km
8.3 mi
1
Jul 29, 2021
EF2
67 km
4.2 mi
0
Aug 4, 2020
EF2
68 km
35.8 mi
0
Aug 4, 2020
EF2
82 km
20.8 mi
0
Oct 31, 2019
EF2
89 km
0.5 mi
0
Sep 28, 2004
EF2
80 km
5.0 mi
0
Aug 20, 1999
EF2
50 km
0.4 mi
0
May 31, 1998
EF2
88 km
5.6 mi
0
Sep 27, 1993
EF2
86 km
10.0 mi
0
Aug 21, 1993
EF2
31 km
1.5 mi
0
Jul 31, 1992
EF2
74 km
4.0 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
—
—
146 km
1840
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA
Earthquake
—
—
62 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
69 km
2007
WARREN GROVE
15,315
53 km
2022
MULLICA RIVER FIRE
13,082
38 km
1999
BASS RIVER
12,129
44 km
2019
SPRING HILL FIRE
8,182
56 km
2023
ALLEN ROAD
6,213
42 km
1992
FORKED RIVER MOUTAIN APR
5,093
71 km
1992
POWER PLANT
4,928
71 km
1992
UNNAMED
4,470
75 km
2024
TEA TIME HILL
4,444
51 km
2006
UNNAMED
3,780
42 km
2017
PENN SWAMP FIRE
3,587
38 km
2023
JIMMYS WATER HOLE
3,585
80 km
1989
SIMM PLACE
3,262
56 km
2002
UNNAMED
2,824
76 km
2007
ATSION
2,705
41 km
1992
FOUR MILE COLONY
2,647
60 km
1996
UNNAMED
2,625
40 km
2010
FORT DIX RANGE 1-14
2,615
76 km
1990
UNNAMED
2,367
46 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
33°F (1°C)
3.5 in
Coldest
February
35°F (2°C)
3.0 in
Driest
March
43°F (6°C)
3.9 in
April
52°F (11°C)
3.6 in
May
61°F (16°C)
3.5 in
June
70°F (21°C)
3.0 in
July
76°F (25°C)
3.7 in
Warmest
August
74°F (23°C)
4.4 in
Wettest
September
67°F (20°C)
3.3 in
October
56°F (13°C)
3.1 in
November
47°F (8°C)
3.4 in
December
38°F (3°C)
3.5 in
Estell Manor has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 33°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (3.0").