Weather & Climate in Long Branch, NJ

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

Long Branch experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 271 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 52.5 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 39 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	53.7°F
	1% below US avg
January Average	33°F (1°C)
July Average	75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	39 ft (12 m)
Area	6.3 sq mi (16.3 km²)
Population Density	6,286/sq mi
Coordinates	40.2954°N, 73.9899°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Kings County County
Nearest Airport	John F Kennedy International (JFK) 26 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.5"

38% above US avg

Wettest Month (Aug) 4.72"

Driest Month (Feb) 3.19"

Air Quality

AQI Median	39.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively High
Risk Score	99.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability	96.5 / 100
Community Resilience	12.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively High
Hurricane	Relatively High
Earthquake	Relatively High
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Very High
Hail	Relatively High
Strong Wind	Very High
Heat Wave	Very High
Winter Weather	Very High
Lightning	Very High
Ice Storm	Relatively High
Drought	Very Low
Cold Wave	Very High
Landslide	Very Low
Coastal Flood	Relatively 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	79 km	3 km
Apr 5, 2024	7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey	M3.7	78 km	4 km
Aug 26, 2003	4 km NNW of Milford, New Jersey	M3.1	101 km	3 km
Jan 9, 1992	4 km WNW of Robertsville, New Jersey	M3.1	31 km	8 km
Aug 3, 2025	0 km W of Little Ferry, New Jersey	M3.0	62 km	10 km
Oct 28, 1991	3 km WNW of Stamford, Connecticut	M3.0	93 km	10 km
Feb 3, 2009	1 km ESE of Victory Gardens, New Jersey	M3.0	78 km	0 km
May 24, 2024	6 km E of Califon, New Jersey	M2.9	80 km	7 km
Apr 27, 2024	7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey	M2.9	78 km	5 km
Aug 5, 2025	1 km N of Hillsdale, New Jersey	M2.8	80 km	12 km
Jul 1, 2009	3 km ESE of Pennsville, New Jersey	M2.8	146 km	5 km
Apr 12, 1991	2 km ENE of North Castle, New York	M2.7	99 km	9 km
Jan 25, 2015	4 km ESE of Downingtown, Pennsylvania	M2.6	146 km	2 km
Apr 10, 2024	5 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey	M2.6	76 km	9 km
Aug 22, 2000	2 km WSW of Brewster Hill, New York	M2.6	129 km	7 km
Oct 27, 2001	1 km NNW of Manhattan, New York	M2.6	55 km	5 km
Aug 14, 2015	3 km SE of Mendham, New Jersey	M2.6	71 km	8 km
May 1, 2024	1 km NW of Gladstone, New Jersey	M2.6	75 km	5 km
Apr 5, 2024	6 km ESE of Califon, New Jersey	M2.6	79 km	6 km
Jul 5, 1996	2 km NW of Chester Heights, Pennsylvania	M2.6	135 km	18 km

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

Hurricane History

6 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	274 km
2014	Arthur	Category 1	81 mph	251 km
2012	Sandy	Category 2	92 mph	232 km
2011	Irene	Category 1	75 mph	259 km
1991	Bob	Category 3	109 mph	152 km
1985	Gloria	Category 2	98 mph	47 km

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

Tornado History

188 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 3 fatalities, 107 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jul 29, 2021	EF3	88 km	3.4 mi	0
Oct 18, 1990	EF3	69 km	0.5 mi	0
Jul 21, 1983	EF3	74 km	0.2 mi	0
Sep 26, 1977	EF3	46 km	5.9 mi	0
May 28, 1973	EF3	71 km	0.4 mi	0
May 28, 1973	EF3	87 km	0.4 mi	0
Jun 24, 1960	EF3	66 km	12.9 mi	0
Apr 1, 2023	EF2	38 km	2.1 mi	0
Apr 1, 2023	EF2	29 km	1.6 mi	0
Apr 1, 2023	EF2	20 km	0.1 mi	0
Feb 21, 2023	EF2	61 km	5.8 mi	0
Jul 29, 2021	EF2	81 km	6.3 mi	0
Jul 29, 2021	EF2	63 km	4.2 mi	0
Aug 4, 2020	EF2	86 km	20.8 mi	0
Aug 8, 2007	EF2	39 km	5.9 mi	0
Jul 12, 2006	EF2	87 km	10.1 mi	0
May 27, 2001	EF2	30 km	1.5 mi	0
Aug 20, 1999	EF2	86 km	0.4 mi	0
Sep 7, 1998	EF2	47 km	0.2 mi	0
May 31, 1998	EF2	91 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	—	94 km
1895	HIGH BRIDGE, NJ	Earthquake	—	—	86 km
1840	PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA	Earthquake	—	—	117 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	57 km
2007	WARREN GROVE	15,315	73 km
2022	MULLICA RIVER FIRE	13,082	90 km
1999	BASS RIVER	12,129	81 km
2019	SPRING HILL FIRE	8,182	69 km
2023	ALLEN ROAD	6,213	83 km
1992	FORKED RIVER MOUTAIN APR	5,093	54 km
1992	POWER PLANT	4,928	55 km
1992	UNNAMED	4,470	55 km
2024	TEA TIME HILL	4,444	77 km
2006	UNNAMED	3,780	84 km
2017	PENN SWAMP FIRE	3,587	88 km
2023	JIMMYS WATER HOLE	3,585	46 km
1989	SIMM PLACE	3,262	69 km
2002	UNNAMED	2,824	54 km
2007	ATSION	2,705	89 km
1992	FOUR MILE COLONY	2,647	68 km
1996	UNNAMED	2,625	85 km
2010	FORT DIX RANGE 1-14	2,615	55 km
1990	UNNAMED	2,367	89 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	33°F (1°C)	3.7 in	Coldest
February	34°F (1°C)	3.2 in	Driest
March	41°F (5°C)	4.1 in
April	50°F (10°C)	4.0 in
May	60°F (15°C)	4.1 in
June	69°F (20°C)	3.3 in
July	75°F (24°C)	4.3 in	Warmest
August	74°F (23°C)	4.7 in	Wettest
September	67°F (19°C)	3.8 in
October	56°F (13°C)	3.5 in
November	47°F (8°C)	3.9 in
December	37°F (3°C)	3.8 in

Long Branch has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 33°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (3.2").

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