Weather & Climate in Mizpah, NJ

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

Mizpah experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°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 50.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 22.0 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39. The city sits at an elevation of 87 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	54.5°F
	1% above US avg
January Average	33°F (1°C)
July Average	76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	290 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	87 ft (27 m)
Area	1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²)
Population Density	127/sq mi
Coordinates	39.4819°N, 74.8383°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Atlantic County County
Nearest Airport	Atlantic City International (ACY) 14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.6"

33% above US avg

Snowfall 22.0"

Wettest Month (Aug) 4.33"

Driest Month (Feb) 3.07"

Air Quality

AQI Median	39.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	93.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability	46.5 / 100
Community Resilience	83.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

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

Apr 5, 2024	2024 Tewksbury, New Jersey Earthquake	M4.8	135 km	3 km
Jan 16, 1994	2 km W of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania	M4.6	139 km	5 km
Jan 16, 1994	0 km E of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania	M4.2	137 km	5 km
Apr 5, 2024	7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey	M3.7	135 km	4 km
Oct 23, 1990	3 km W of Hancocks Bridge, New Jersey	M3.2	57 km	10 km
Jan 9, 1992	4 km WNW of Robertsville, New Jersey	M3.1	107 km	8 km
Aug 26, 2003	4 km NNW of Milford, New Jersey	M3.1	127 km	3 km
Nov 14, 1997	0 km S of Rothsville, Pennsylvania	M3.0	142 km	5 km
Apr 27, 2024	7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey	M2.9	135 km	5 km
Jan 16, 1994	0 km SSE of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania	M2.9	137 km	5 km
May 24, 2024	6 km E of Califon, New Jersey	M2.9	137 km	7 km
May 10, 1993	1 km NW of Whitfield, Pennsylvania	M2.8	139 km	5 km
Jul 1, 2009	3 km ESE of Pennsville, New Jersey	M2.8	58 km	5 km
Jan 25, 2015	4 km ESE of Downingtown, Pennsylvania	M2.6	91 km	2 km
Apr 10, 2024	5 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey	M2.6	136 km	9 km
Apr 5, 2024	6 km ESE of Califon, New Jersey	M2.6	135 km	6 km
May 1, 2024	1 km NW of Gladstone, New Jersey	M2.6	139 km	5 km
Jul 5, 1996	2 km NW of Chester Heights, Pennsylvania	M2.6	73 km	18 km
Aug 14, 2015	3 km SE of Mendham, New Jersey	M2.6	143 km	8 km
Oct 28, 1996	2 km W of Reinholds, Pennsylvania	M2.6	141 km	5 km

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

Hurricane History

7 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	239 km
2012	Sandy	Category 2	92 mph	193 km
2011	Irene	Category 1	75 mph	154 km
1993	Emily	Category 3	109 mph	283 km
1991	Bob	Category 3	109 mph	171 km
1986	Charley	Category 1	75 mph	234 km
1985	Gloria	Category 2	98 mph	121 km

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

Tornado History

253 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 7 fatalities, 176 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Sep 1, 2021	EF3	41 km	12.4 mi	0
Jul 29, 2021	EF3	74 km	3.4 mi	0
Jul 27, 1994	EF3	85 km	4.0 mi	0
Jul 21, 1983	EF3	52 km	0.2 mi	0
Apr 28, 1961	EF3	66 km	0.3 mi	0
Jun 24, 1960	EF3	88 km	12.9 mi	0
Mar 22, 1955	EF3	86 km	9.6 mi	1
Apr 1, 2023	EF2	89 km	1.6 mi	0
Apr 1, 2023	EF2	99 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 1, 2023	EF2	84 km	2.1 mi	0
Feb 21, 2023	EF2	89 km	5.8 mi	0
Sep 1, 2021	EF2	77 km	8.3 mi	1
Jul 29, 2021	EF2	63 km	4.2 mi	0
Jul 29, 2021	EF2	96 km	6.3 mi	0
Aug 4, 2020	EF2	71 km	35.8 mi	0
Aug 4, 2020	EF2	68 km	20.8 mi	0
Oct 31, 2019	EF2	76 km	0.5 mi	0
Sep 28, 2004	EF2	69 km	5.0 mi	0
Aug 20, 1999	EF2	51 km	0.4 mi	0
May 31, 1998	EF2	73 km	5.6 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	—	—	132 km
1840	PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA	Earthquake	—	—	47 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	62 km
2007	WARREN GROVE	15,315	49 km
2022	MULLICA RIVER FIRE	13,082	27 km
1999	BASS RIVER	12,129	39 km
2019	SPRING HILL FIRE	8,182	48 km
2023	ALLEN ROAD	6,213	36 km
1992	FORKED RIVER MOUTAIN APR	5,093	64 km
1992	POWER PLANT	4,928	65 km
1992	UNNAMED	4,470	64 km
2024	TEA TIME HILL	4,444	40 km
2006	UNNAMED	3,780	32 km
2017	PENN SWAMP FIRE	3,587	28 km
2023	JIMMYS WATER HOLE	3,585	71 km
1989	SIMM PLACE	3,262	48 km
2002	UNNAMED	2,824	65 km
2007	ATSION	2,705	29 km
1992	FOUR MILE COLONY	2,647	49 km
1996	UNNAMED	2,625	32 km
2010	FORT DIX RANGE 1-14	2,615	65 km
1990	UNNAMED	2,367	33 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	35°F (2°C)	3.1 in	Driest
March	43°F (6°C)	3.9 in
April	52°F (11°C)	3.7 in
May	61°F (16°C)	3.6 in
June	70°F (21°C)	3.2 in
July	76°F (25°C)	3.8 in	Warmest
August	74°F (23°C)	4.3 in	Wettest
September	67°F (20°C)	3.5 in
October	56°F (13°C)	3.2 in
November	47°F (8°C)	3.4 in
December	38°F (3°C)	3.6 in

Mizpah has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 33°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (3.1").

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