Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hoboken enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 306 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 50.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44. The city sits at an elevation of 129 feet.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average
67.3°F
25% above US avg
January Average
50°F (10°C)
July Average
83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days
306 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
129 ft (39 m)
Area
3.4 sq mi (8.9 km²)
Population Density
266/sq mi
Coordinates
31.1805°N, 82.1309°W
Timezone
America/New_York
County
Pierce County County
Nearest Airport
Jacksonville International (JAX) 54 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall50.4"
33% above US avg
Snowfall0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug)7.13"
Driest Month (Oct)2.52"
Air Quality
AQI Median
44.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Very Low
Risk Score
22.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability
26.6 / 100
Community Resilience
46.8 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Flood
Very Low
Hail
Very Low
Strong Wind
Very Low
Heat Wave
Very Low
Winter Weather
Very Low
Lightning
Relatively Low
Ice Storm
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Cold Wave
Relatively Low
Landslide
Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest on record: M3.9.
Jun 18, 2022
7 km E of Stillmore, Georgia
M3.9
141 km
1 km
Jul 13, 2003
6 km N of Cobbtown, Georgia
M3.6
128 km
5 km
Mar 4, 1996
9 km SW of Soperton, Georgia
M2.5
136 km
1 km
May 17, 1997
9 km SW of Soperton, Georgia
M2.5
136 km
5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
17 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980.
Strongest on record: Category 4.
Year
Name
Category
Max Wind
Closest
2024
Helene
Category 4
138 mph
112 km
2024
Debby
Category 1
81 mph
187 km
2023
Idalia
Category 4
132 mph
71 km
2022
Ian
Category 1
86 mph
299 km
2020
Isaias
Category 1
92 mph
231 km
2019
Dorian
Category 3
115 mph
232 km
2018
Michael
Category 3
92 mph
196 km
2016
Matthew
Category 3
121 mph
146 km
2016
Hermine
Category 1
81 mph
204 km
2014
Arthur
Category 1
81 mph
290 km
2004
Charley
Category 1
86 mph
175 km
1999
Floyd
Category 3
109 mph
296 km
1999
Irene
Category 1
81 mph
229 km
1989
Hugo
Category 4
138 mph
284 km
1985
Kate
Category 1
92 mph
135 km
1985
Bob
Category 1
75 mph
157 km
1984
Diana
Category 1
92 mph
217 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
285 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 6 fatalities, 186 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
May 11, 2008
EF4
69 km
11.0 mi
0
Dec 2, 2018
EF3
71 km
7.1 mi
0
Nov 18, 1968
EF3
16 km
0.5 mi
0
Mar 9, 2024
EF2
16 km
4.7 mi
0
Apr 24, 2021
EF2
88 km
8.2 mi
0
Dec 2, 2009
EF2
38 km
5.1 mi
0
Oct 27, 2009
EF2
100 km
0.8 mi
0
Apr 15, 2007
EF2
73 km
1.5 mi
0
Dec 5, 2005
EF2
74 km
3.0 mi
0
Mar 22, 2005
EF2
35 km
2.0 mi
0
Aug 12, 2004
EF2
85 km
7.0 mi
0
Nov 12, 2002
EF2
92 km
3.1 mi
0
Apr 9, 1998
EF2
80 km
24.5 mi
4
Oct 26, 1997
EF2
48 km
6.0 mi
0
Oct 2, 1994
EF2
75 km
0.2 mi
0
Feb 27, 1984
EF2
63 km
3.0 mi
0
Apr 25, 1982
EF2
85 km
1.0 mi
0
Mar 16, 1976
EF2
34 km
0.3 mi
0
May 12, 1974
EF2
83 km
0.6 mi
0
May 12, 1974
EF2
86 km
9.4 mi
2
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: BIG TURNAROUND COMPLEX (328,827 acres, 2007).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2007
BIG TURNAROUND COMPLEX
328,827
69 km
2007
BIG TURNAROUND COMPLEX (FLOYDS ISLAND PRAIRIE)
215,381
32 km
2017
WEST MIMS
166,737
61 km
2011
HONEY PRAIRIE
147,065
57 km
2011
CRAVENS HAMMOCK
142,688
46 km
2002
BLACKJACK BAY COMPLEX
107,076
58 km
1999
FRIENDLY
75,089
75 km
2007
SWEAT FARM ROAD
52,495
29 km
2012
COUNTY LINE
35,440
81 km
2004
IMPASSABLE ONE
29,836
87 km
1990
SHORTS
21,413
60 km
2011
SESSOM COMMUNITY FIRE
20,916
45 km
2011
GA-19 (SAW FLY RD)
19,730
17 km
2011
SWEAT FARM AGAIN
19,698
38 km
2011
DURDIN PRAIRIE
19,487
36 km
1998
UNNAMED
16,594
81 km
1989
PIN HOOK
16,471
81 km
1999
HICKORY IS
14,656
39 km
2014
UNNAMED
14,543
98 km
2002
BAY CREEK
11,917
49 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
50°F (10°C)
4.1 in
Coldest
February
53°F (12°C)
3.9 in
March
60°F (16°C)
4.4 in
April
66°F (19°C)
2.9 in
May
73°F (23°C)
3.9 in
June
79°F (26°C)
5.8 in
July
83°F (28°C)
6.7 in
Warmest
August
81°F (27°C)
7.1 in
Wettest
September
77°F (25°C)
4.0 in
October
68°F (20°C)
2.5 in
Driest
November
60°F (16°C)
2.6 in
December
53°F (12°C)
3.4 in
Hoboken has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 50°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.1") and October the driest (2.5").