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Weather & Climate in Jersey City, NJ

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

Jersey City experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 276 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 59.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.4°F
3% above US avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area21.1 sq mi (54.6 km²)
Population Density19,640/sq mi
Coordinates40.7114°N, 74.0648°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyHudson County County
Nearest AirportNewark Liberty International (EWR)
6 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.9"
58% above US avg
Snowfall 8.8"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.65"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.03"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score97.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability84.4 / 100
Community Resilience47.4 / 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 59 km 3 km
Apr 5, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M3.7 58 km 4 km
Aug 26, 2003 4 km NNW of Milford, New Jersey M3.1 89 km 3 km
Jan 9, 1992 4 km WNW of Robertsville, New Jersey M3.1 45 km 8 km
Oct 28, 1991 3 km WNW of Stamford, Connecticut M3.0 57 km 10 km
Aug 3, 2025 0 km W of Little Ferry, New Jersey M3.0 16 km 10 km
Feb 3, 2009 1 km ESE of Victory Gardens, New Jersey M3.0 43 km 0 km
May 24, 2024 6 km E of Califon, New Jersey M2.9 58 km 7 km
Apr 27, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.9 58 km 5 km
Aug 5, 2025 1 km N of Hillsdale, New Jersey M2.8 34 km 12 km
Apr 12, 1991 2 km ENE of North Castle, New York M2.7 60 km 9 km
Aug 14, 2014 6 km SW of Deep River Center, Connecticut M2.7 149 km 4 km
Aug 14, 2015 3 km SE of Mendham, New Jersey M2.6 43 km 8 km
May 1, 2024 1 km NW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.6 52 km 5 km
Oct 27, 2001 1 km NNW of Manhattan, New York M2.6 12 km 5 km
Apr 10, 2024 5 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.6 55 km 9 km
Aug 22, 2000 2 km WSW of Brewster Hill, New York M2.6 87 km 7 km
Apr 5, 2024 6 km ESE of Califon, New Jersey M2.6 59 km 6 km
Jan 15, 1992 5 km NNE of Tuxedo Park, New York M2.5 59 km 7 km
Feb 26, 1993 2 km SW of Marlton, New Jersey M2.5 119 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 294 km
2012 Sandy Category 1 92 mph 278 km
1991 Bob Category 2 109 mph 164 km
1985 Gloria Category 2 98 mph 66 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

212 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 12 fatalities, 115 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Oct 18, 1990 EF3 65 km 0.5 mi 0
Jul 14, 1988 EF3 79 km 7.2 mi 0
Sep 26, 1977 EF3 54 km 5.9 mi 0
Mar 21, 1976 EF3 98 km 0.5 mi 0
May 28, 1973 EF3 57 km 0.4 mi 0
May 28, 1973 EF3 38 km 0.4 mi 0
Jun 24, 1960 EF3 77 km 12.9 mi 0
Apr 1, 2023 EF2 66 km 0.1 mi 0
Apr 1, 2023 EF2 64 km 1.6 mi 0
Apr 1, 2023 EF2 68 km 2.1 mi 0
Feb 21, 2023 EF2 72 km 5.8 mi 0
Jul 29, 2021 EF2 85 km 6.3 mi 0
May 15, 2018 EF2 93 km 1.2 mi 0
Jul 29, 2009 EF2 78 km 7.4 mi 0
Aug 8, 2007 EF2 10 km 5.9 mi 0
Jul 12, 2006 EF2 43 km 10.1 mi 0
May 27, 2001 EF2 46 km 1.5 mi 0
Sep 7, 1998 EF2 33 km 0.2 mi 0
Jul 10, 1989 EF2 85 km 0.5 mi 0
Aug 17, 1988 EF2 77 km 4.5 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 — 82 km
1895 HIGH BRIDGE, NJ Earthquake — — 69 km
1840 PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA Earthquake — — 140 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 54 km
1995 GREENWOOD STATE FOREST 21,271 99 km
1992 FORKED RIVER MOUTAIN APR 5,093 96 km
2024 JENNINGS CREEK 5,069 55 km
1992 POWER PLANT 4,928 99 km
1992 UNNAMED 4,470 88 km
2023 JIMMYS WATER HOLE 3,585 83 km
2002 UNNAMED 2,824 87 km
2010 FORT DIX RANGE 1-14 2,615 87 km
1997 UNNAMED 1,793 87 km
2002 JAKES BRANCH 1,364 89 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,318 86 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,280 100 km
1998 UNNAMED 1,118 98 km
1997 UNNAMED 1,042 97 km
2015 WOODMANSIE FIRE 1,003 99 km
2002 UNNAMED 1,002 87 km
2003 UNNAMED 974 96 km
1992 UNNAMED 959 84 km
2000 UNNAMED 920 100 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 3.8 in
February 33°F (1°C) 3.0 in Coldest, 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 77°F (25°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

Jersey City has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 33°F in February to 77°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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