Weather & Climate in Guttenberg, NJ

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

Guttenberg 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 191 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	55.4°F
	3% above US avg
January Average	33°F (0°C)
July Average	78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	191 ft (58 m)
Area	0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density	61,253/sq mi
Coordinates	40.7928°N, 74.0046°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Hudson County County
Nearest Airport	Laguardia (LGA) 7 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.3"

22% above US avg

Wettest Month (Jul) 4.65"

Driest Month (Feb) 3.03"

Air Quality

AQI Median	39.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively High
Risk Score	97.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	84.4 / 100
Community Resilience	47.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively High
Hurricane	Relatively Moderate
Earthquake	Relatively Moderate
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively High
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively High
Heat Wave	Relatively High
Winter Weather	Relatively High
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Very 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	56 km	8 km
Oct 28, 1991	3 km WNW of Stamford, Connecticut	M3.0	47 km	10 km
Aug 3, 2025	0 km W of Little Ferry, New Jersey	M3.0	8 km	10 km
Feb 3, 2009	1 km ESE of Victory Gardens, New Jersey	M3.0	45 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	25 km	12 km
Apr 12, 1991	2 km ENE of North Castle, New York	M2.7	50 km	9 km
Aug 14, 2014	6 km SW of Deep River Center, Connecticut	M2.7	141 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	3 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	77 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	51 km	7 km
Feb 26, 1993	2 km SW of Marlton, New Jersey	M2.5	129 km	5 km

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

Hurricane History

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

Year	Name	Category	Max Wind	Closest
2021	Henri	Category 1	75 mph	299 km
2014	Arthur	Category 1	81 mph	298 km
2012	Sandy	Category 1	92 mph	286 km
1991	Bob	Category 2	109 mph	162 km
1985	Gloria	Category 2	98 mph	63 km

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

Tornado History

207 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 12 fatalities, 117 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Oct 18, 1990	EF3	73 km	0.5 mi	0
Jul 14, 1988	EF3	74 km	7.2 mi	0
Sep 26, 1977	EF3	64 km	5.9 mi	0
May 28, 1973	EF3	61 km	0.4 mi	0
May 28, 1973	EF3	42 km	0.4 mi	0
Jun 24, 1960	EF3	87 km	12.9 mi	0
Apr 1, 2023	EF2	75 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 1, 2023	EF2	78 km	2.1 mi	0
Apr 1, 2023	EF2	75 km	1.6 mi	0
Feb 21, 2023	EF2	82 km	5.8 mi	0
Jul 29, 2021	EF2	94 km	6.3 mi	0
May 15, 2018	EF2	83 km	1.2 mi	0
Jul 29, 2009	EF2	75 km	7.4 mi	0
Aug 8, 2007	EF2	20 km	5.9 mi	0
Jul 12, 2006	EF2	33 km	10.1 mi	0
May 27, 2001	EF2	56 km	1.5 mi	0
Sep 7, 1998	EF2	32 km	0.2 mi	0
Jul 10, 1989	EF2	75 km	0.5 mi	0
Aug 17, 1988	EF2	87 km	4.5 mi	0
Jul 26, 1986	EF2	98 km	0.5 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	—	76 km
1895	HIGH BRIDGE, NJ	Earthquake	—	—	75 km
1840	PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA	Earthquake	—	—	150 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	46 km
2024	JENNINGS CREEK	5,069	49 km
1992	UNNAMED	4,470	98 km
2023	JIMMYS WATER HOLE	3,585	93 km
2002	UNNAMED	2,824	97 km
2010	FORT DIX RANGE 1-14	2,615	97 km
1997	UNNAMED	1,793	98 km
2002	JAKES BRANCH	1,364	99 km
1995	UNNAMED	1,318	96 km
2012	CRESCENT BOW FIRE	1,068	99 km
2002	UNNAMED	1,002	97 km
1992	UNNAMED	959	95 km
1986	LAKEHURST NAVAL AIR	906	91 km
1995	UNNAMED	877	97 km
1991	UNNAMED	860	98 km
1997	WRANGLE BROOK FIRE	850	96 km
1988	UNNAMED	833	51 km
2010	FORT DIX RANGE 34	741	98 km
1985	UNNAMED	737	58 km
1989	LAKEWOOD	728	82 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	33°F (0°C)	3.8 in	Coldest
February	33°F (1°C)	3.0 in	Driest
March	42°F (5°C)	4.1 in
April	51°F (11°C)	4.1 in
May	62°F (17°C)	4.5 in
June	71°F (22°C)	3.8 in
July	78°F (26°C)	4.7 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	75°F (24°C)	4.3 in
September	67°F (19°C)	4.2 in
October	56°F (13°C)	3.7 in
November	46°F (8°C)	4.2 in
December	36°F (2°C)	3.7 in

Guttenberg has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 33°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (3.0").

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