Weather & Climate in Franklinville, NJ

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

Franklinville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 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 46.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 13.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39. The city sits at an elevation of 102 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	55.9°F
	4% above US avg
January Average	34°F (1°C)
July Average	77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	102 ft (31 m)
Area	3.4 sq mi (8.9 km²)
Population Density	581/sq mi
Coordinates	39.6180°N, 75.0730°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Gloucester County County
Nearest Airport	Philadelphia International (PHL) 20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.6"

23% above US avg

Snowfall 13.3"

Wettest Month (Aug) 4.33"

Driest Month (Feb) 2.99"

Air Quality

AQI Median	39.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	86.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability	16.0 / 100
Community Resilience	85.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

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

Apr 5, 2024	2024 Tewksbury, New Jersey Earthquake	M4.8	123 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	122 km	4 km
Oct 23, 1990	3 km W of Hancocks Bridge, New Jersey	M3.2	39 km	10 km
Jan 9, 1992	4 km WNW of Robertsville, New Jersey	M3.1	104 km	8 km
Aug 26, 2003	4 km NNW of Milford, New Jersey	M3.1	110 km	3 km
Nov 14, 1997	0 km S of Rothsville, Pennsylvania	M3.0	117 km	5 km
Feb 3, 2009	1 km ESE of Victory Gardens, New Jersey	M3.0	147 km	0 km
Jan 16, 1994	0 km SSE of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania	M2.9	112 km	5 km
May 24, 2024	6 km E of Califon, New Jersey	M2.9	125 km	7 km
Apr 27, 2024	7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey	M2.9	123 km	5 km
May 10, 1993	1 km NW of Whitfield, Pennsylvania	M2.8	114 km	5 km
Jul 1, 2009	3 km ESE of Pennsville, New Jersey	M2.8	35 km	5 km
Mar 11, 1995	0 km ENE of Landisville, Pennsylvania	M2.7	125 km	5 km
Oct 28, 1994	1 km E of Mount Vernon, Maryland	M2.7	136 km	—
Jan 25, 2015	4 km ESE of Downingtown, Pennsylvania	M2.6	66 km	2 km
Jun 25, 2021	2 km SE of Woodlawn, Maryland	M2.6	145 km	3 km
Jul 5, 1996	2 km NW of Chester Heights, Pennsylvania	M2.6	48 km	18 km
Oct 28, 1996	2 km W of Reinholds, Pennsylvania	M2.6	116 km	5 km

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

Hurricane History

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

Year	Name	Category	Max Wind	Closest
2014	Arthur	Category 1	81 mph	263 km
2012	Sandy	Category 2	92 mph	218 km
2011	Irene	Category 1	75 mph	169 km
1991	Bob	Category 3	109 mph	196 km
1986	Charley	Category 1	75 mph	247 km
1985	Gloria	Category 2	98 mph	133 km

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

Tornado History

304 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 10 fatalities, 244 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Sep 1, 2021	EF3	17 km	12.4 mi	0
Jul 29, 2021	EF3	57 km	3.4 mi	0
Jul 27, 1994	EF3	78 km	2.0 mi	3
Jul 27, 1994	EF3	62 km	4.0 mi	0
Oct 18, 1990	EF3	99 km	0.5 mi	0
Jul 21, 1983	EF3	68 km	0.2 mi	0
Sep 26, 1977	EF3	96 km	5.9 mi	0
Apr 28, 1961	EF3	43 km	0.3 mi	0
Jun 24, 1960	EF3	77 km	12.9 mi	0
Mar 22, 1955	EF3	61 km	9.6 mi	1
Apr 1, 2023	EF2	83 km	2.1 mi	0
Apr 1, 2023	EF2	91 km	1.6 mi	0
Feb 21, 2023	EF2	80 km	5.8 mi	0
Sep 1, 2021	EF2	79 km	5.9 mi	0
Sep 1, 2021	EF2	56 km	8.3 mi	1
Jul 29, 2021	EF2	77 km	4.2 mi	0
Jul 29, 2021	EF2	82 km	6.3 mi	0
Aug 4, 2020	EF2	52 km	20.8 mi	0
Aug 4, 2020	EF2	68 km	35.8 mi	0
Oct 31, 2019	EF2	51 km	0.5 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	—	—	118 km
1840	PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA	Earthquake	—	—	23 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	72 km
2007	WARREN GROVE	15,315	63 km
2022	MULLICA RIVER FIRE	13,082	35 km
1999	BASS RIVER	12,129	53 km
2019	SPRING HILL FIRE	8,182	57 km
2023	ALLEN ROAD	6,213	51 km
1992	FORKED RIVER MOUTAIN APR	5,093	73 km
1992	POWER PLANT	4,928	76 km
1992	UNNAMED	4,470	64 km
2024	TEA TIME HILL	4,444	45 km
2006	UNNAMED	3,780	40 km
2017	PENN SWAMP FIRE	3,587	38 km
2023	JIMMYS WATER HOLE	3,585	74 km
1989	SIMM PLACE	3,262	58 km
2002	UNNAMED	2,824	65 km
2007	ATSION	2,705	33 km
1992	FOUR MILE COLONY	2,647	52 km
1996	UNNAMED	2,625	44 km
2010	FORT DIX RANGE 1-14	2,615	64 km
1990	UNNAMED	2,367	30 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	34°F (1°C)	3.5 in
February	34°F (1°C)	3.0 in	Coldest, Driest
March	43°F (6°C)	4.0 in
April	52°F (11°C)	3.7 in
May	62°F (16°C)	3.9 in
June	70°F (21°C)	3.4 in
July	77°F (25°C)	4.1 in	Warmest
August	74°F (23°C)	4.3 in	Wettest
September	67°F (20°C)	3.7 in
October	56°F (13°C)	3.2 in
November	46°F (8°C)	3.4 in
December	37°F (3°C)	3.6 in

Franklinville has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 34°F in February to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (3.0").

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