Weather & Climate in Holiday City South, NJ

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

Holiday City South experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°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 52.0 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 32 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	52.6°F
	3% below US avg
January Average	32°F (-0°C)
July Average	75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	290 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	32 ft (10 m)
Area	1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²)
Population Density	2,284/sq mi
Coordinates	39.9541°N, 74.2373°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Ocean County County
Nearest Airport	South Jersey Regional (LLY) 32 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.0"

37% above US avg

Wettest Month (Aug) 4.57"

Driest Month (Feb) 3.19"

Air Quality

AQI Median	39.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively High
Risk Score	96.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	48.6 / 100
Community Resilience	90.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

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

Apr 5, 2024	2024 Tewksbury, New Jersey Earthquake	M4.8	94 km	3 km
Apr 5, 2024	7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey	M3.7	93 km	4 km
Oct 23, 1990	3 km W of Hancocks Bridge, New Jersey	M3.2	119 km	10 km
Aug 26, 2003	4 km NNW of Milford, New Jersey	M3.1	103 km	3 km
Jan 9, 1992	4 km WNW of Robertsville, New Jersey	M3.1	46 km	8 km
Aug 3, 2025	0 km W of Little Ferry, New Jersey	M3.0	101 km	10 km
Oct 28, 1991	3 km WNW of Stamford, Connecticut	M3.0	136 km	10 km
Feb 3, 2009	1 km ESE of Victory Gardens, New Jersey	M3.0	105 km	0 km
May 24, 2024	6 km E of Califon, New Jersey	M2.9	95 km	7 km
Apr 27, 2024	7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey	M2.9	93 km	5 km
Aug 5, 2025	1 km N of Hillsdale, New Jersey	M2.8	119 km	12 km
Jul 1, 2009	3 km ESE of Pennsville, New Jersey	M2.8	112 km	5 km
Apr 12, 1991	2 km ENE of North Castle, New York	M2.7	142 km	9 km
Jan 25, 2015	4 km ESE of Downingtown, Pennsylvania	M2.6	121 km	2 km
Aug 14, 2015	3 km SE of Mendham, New Jersey	M2.6	93 km	8 km
May 1, 2024	1 km NW of Gladstone, New Jersey	M2.6	94 km	5 km
Apr 10, 2024	5 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey	M2.6	92 km	9 km
Jul 5, 1996	2 km NW of Chester Heights, Pennsylvania	M2.6	107 km	18 km
Apr 5, 2024	6 km ESE of Califon, New Jersey	M2.6	93 km	6 km
Oct 27, 2001	1 km NNW of Manhattan, New York	M2.6	96 km	5 km

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

Hurricane History

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

Year	Name	Category	Max Wind	Closest
2021	Henri	Category 1	75 mph	284 km
2014	Arthur	Category 1	81 mph	234 km
2012	Sandy	Category 2	92 mph	205 km
2011	Irene	Category 1	75 mph	216 km
2010	Earl	Category 1	81 mph	299 km
1991	Bob	Category 3	109 mph	158 km
1986	Charley	Category 1	75 mph	296 km
1985	Gloria	Category 2	98 mph	55 km

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

Tornado History

208 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 3 fatalities, 129 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Sep 1, 2021	EF3	92 km	12.4 mi	0
Jul 29, 2021	EF3	68 km	3.4 mi	0
Oct 18, 1990	EF3	74 km	0.5 mi	0
Jul 21, 1983	EF3	32 km	0.2 mi	0
Sep 26, 1977	EF3	52 km	5.9 mi	0
May 28, 1973	EF3	97 km	0.4 mi	0
Jun 24, 1960	EF3	57 km	12.9 mi	0
Apr 1, 2023	EF2	26 km	2.1 mi	0
Apr 1, 2023	EF2	25 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 1, 2023	EF2	23 km	1.6 mi	0
Feb 21, 2023	EF2	54 km	5.8 mi	0
Sep 1, 2021	EF2	87 km	8.3 mi	1
Jul 29, 2021	EF2	23 km	4.2 mi	0
Jul 29, 2021	EF2	74 km	6.3 mi	0
Aug 4, 2020	EF2	63 km	20.8 mi	0
Aug 8, 2007	EF2	76 km	5.9 mi	0
May 27, 2001	EF2	45 km	1.5 mi	0
Aug 20, 1999	EF2	45 km	0.4 mi	0
Sep 7, 1998	EF2	91 km	0.2 mi	0
May 31, 1998	EF2	70 km	5.6 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	—	135 km
1895	HIGH BRIDGE, NJ	Earthquake	—	—	96 km
1840	PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA	Earthquake	—	—	84 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	14 km
2007	WARREN GROVE	15,315	30 km
2022	MULLICA RIVER FIRE	13,082	48 km
1999	BASS RIVER	12,129	37 km
2019	SPRING HILL FIRE	8,182	26 km
2023	ALLEN ROAD	6,213	39 km
1992	FORKED RIVER MOUTAIN APR	5,093	11 km
1992	POWER PLANT	4,928	13 km
1992	UNNAMED	4,470	23 km
2024	TEA TIME HILL	4,444	36 km
2006	UNNAMED	3,780	42 km
2017	PENN SWAMP FIRE	3,587	46 km
2023	JIMMYS WATER HOLE	3,585	13 km
1989	SIMM PLACE	3,262	26 km
2002	UNNAMED	2,824	24 km
2007	ATSION	2,705	48 km
1992	FOUR MILE COLONY	2,647	29 km
1996	UNNAMED	2,625	42 km
2010	FORT DIX RANGE 1-14	2,615	26 km
1990	UNNAMED	2,367	51 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	32°F (-0°C)	3.6 in	Coldest
February	34°F (1°C)	3.2 in	Driest
March	41°F (5°C)	4.1 in
April	50°F (10°C)	3.8 in
May	60°F (16°C)	3.7 in
June	69°F (20°C)	3.4 in
July	75°F (24°C)	3.9 in	Warmest
August	73°F (23°C)	4.6 in	Wettest
September	67°F (19°C)	3.5 in
October	55°F (13°C)	3.2 in
November	47°F (8°C)	3.8 in
December	37°F (3°C)	3.7 in

Holiday City South has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 32°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (3.2").

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