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Weather & Climate in Laurel Lake, NJ

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

Laurel Lake experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°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 43.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39. The city sits at an elevation of 65 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.2°F
0% below US avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation65 ft (20 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (4.8 km²)
Population Density1,445/sq mi
Coordinates39.3263°N, 75.0306°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyCumberland County County
Nearest AirportAtlantic City International (ACY)
26 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.4"
14% above US avg
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.17"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.11"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score82.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability54.1 / 100
Community Resilience65.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
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

20 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.

Jan 16, 1994 2 km W of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.6 141 km 5 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km E of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.2 139 km 5 km
Oct 23, 1990 3 km W of Hancocks Bridge, New Jersey M3.2 46 km 10 km
Jan 9, 1992 4 km WNW of Robertsville, New Jersey M3.1 129 km 8 km
Aug 26, 2003 4 km NNW of Milford, New Jersey M3.1 143 km 3 km
Nov 14, 1997 0 km S of Rothsville, Pennsylvania M3.0 139 km 5 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km SSE of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M2.9 139 km 5 km
May 10, 1993 1 km NW of Whitfield, Pennsylvania M2.8 141 km 5 km
Jul 1, 2009 3 km ESE of Pennsville, New Jersey M2.8 53 km 5 km
Mar 11, 1995 0 km ENE of Landisville, Pennsylvania M2.7 145 km 5 km
Oct 28, 1994 1 km E of Mount Vernon, Maryland M2.7 135 km —
Jan 25, 2015 4 km ESE of Downingtown, Pennsylvania M2.6 92 km 2 km
Oct 28, 1996 2 km W of Reinholds, Pennsylvania M2.6 141 km 5 km
Jun 25, 2021 2 km SE of Woodlawn, Maryland M2.6 144 km 3 km
Jan 18, 1994 3 km SE of Clay, Pennsylvania M2.6 141 km 5 km
Jul 5, 1996 2 km NW of Chester Heights, Pennsylvania M2.6 76 km 18 km
Feb 9, 2023 29 km E of Greenbackville, Virginia M2.6 144 km 11 km
May 7, 1994 2 km SW of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M2.5 139 km 5 km
Jan 8, 1995 1 km WSW of Montrose Manor, Pennsylvania M2.5 136 km 5 km
Feb 26, 1993 2 km SW of Marlton, New Jersey M2.5 62 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2014 Arthur Category 1 92 mph 234 km
2012 Sandy Category 2 92 mph 195 km
2011 Irene Category 1 75 mph 136 km
1999 Floyd Category 1 — 296 km
1998 Bonnie Category 1 75 mph 299 km
1993 Emily Category 3 109 mph 274 km
1991 Bob Category 3 109 mph 182 km
1986 Charley Category 1 75 mph 215 km
1985 Gloria Category 2 98 mph 113 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

253 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 8 fatalities, 176 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Apr 1, 2023 EF3 82 km 14.3 mi 1
Sep 1, 2021 EF3 43 km 12.4 mi 0
Jul 29, 2021 EF3 89 km 3.4 mi 0
Jul 27, 1994 EF3 78 km 4.0 mi 0
Jul 21, 1983 EF3 75 km 0.2 mi 0
Apr 28, 1961 EF3 60 km 0.3 mi 0
Mar 22, 1955 EF3 88 km 9.6 mi 1
Sep 1, 2021 EF2 89 km 8.3 mi 1
Sep 1, 2021 EF2 95 km 5.9 mi 0
Jul 29, 2021 EF2 86 km 4.2 mi 0
Aug 4, 2020 EF2 84 km 20.8 mi 0
Aug 4, 2020 EF2 47 km 35.8 mi 0
Oct 31, 2019 EF2 78 km 0.5 mi 0
Apr 15, 2019 EF2 97 km 6.2 mi 0
Sep 28, 2004 EF2 63 km 5.0 mi 0
May 2, 2002 EF2 91 km 4.5 mi 0
Aug 20, 1999 EF2 72 km 0.4 mi 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 88 km 5.6 mi 0
May 18, 1995 EF2 98 km 10.0 mi 0
Jul 27, 1994 EF2 92 km 4.0 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 — — 150 km
1840 PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA Earthquake — — 55 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 86 km
2007 WARREN GROVE 15,315 72 km
2022 MULLICA RIVER FIRE 13,082 50 km
1999 BASS RIVER 12,129 62 km
2019 SPRING HILL FIRE 8,182 72 km
2023 ALLEN ROAD 6,213 60 km
1992 FORKED RIVER MOUTAIN APR 5,093 88 km
1992 POWER PLANT 4,928 89 km
1992 UNNAMED 4,470 87 km
2024 TEA TIME HILL 4,444 63 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,780 56 km
2017 PENN SWAMP FIRE 3,587 52 km
2023 JIMMYS WATER HOLE 3,585 94 km
1989 SIMM PLACE 3,262 72 km
2002 UNNAMED 2,824 88 km
2007 ATSION 2,705 52 km
1992 FOUR MILE COLONY 2,647 72 km
1996 UNNAMED 2,625 56 km
2010 FORT DIX RANGE 1-14 2,615 88 km
1990 UNNAMED 2,367 54 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (1°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 3.1 in Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 3.9 in
April 52°F (11°C) 3.6 in
May 62°F (17°C) 3.7 in
June 71°F (21°C) 3.2 in
July 76°F (25°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 4.2 in Wettest
September 68°F (20°C) 3.5 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.2 in
November 48°F (9°C) 3.3 in
December 39°F (4°C) 3.6 in

Laurel Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 33°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (3.1").

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