Weather & Climate in Oxford, NJ

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

Oxford experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°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 50.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 27.1 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 564 feet.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	52.1°F
	4% below US avg
January Average	29°F (-2°C)
July Average	75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	564 ft (172 m)
Area	0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density	1,652/sq mi
Coordinates	40.8049°N, 74.9973°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Hunterdon County County
Nearest Airport	Lehigh Valley International (ABE) 25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.9"

34% above US avg

Snowfall 27.1"

Wettest Month (Jul) 4.76"

Driest Month (Feb) 3.11"

Air Quality

AQI Median	39.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	78.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	95.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

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

Apr 5, 2024	2024 Tewksbury, New Jersey Earthquake	M4.8	23 km	3 km
Jan 16, 1994	2 km W of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania	M4.6	103 km	5 km
Jan 16, 1994	0 km E of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania	M4.2	101 km	5 km
Apr 5, 2024	7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey	M3.7	25 km	4 km
Jan 9, 1992	4 km WNW of Robertsville, New Jersey	M3.1	74 km	8 km
Aug 26, 2003	4 km NNW of Milford, New Jersey	M3.1	24 km	3 km
Nov 14, 1997	0 km S of Rothsville, Pennsylvania	M3.0	129 km	5 km
Oct 28, 1991	3 km WNW of Stamford, Connecticut	M3.0	123 km	10 km
Aug 3, 2025	0 km W of Little Ferry, New Jersey	M3.0	80 km	10 km
Feb 3, 2009	1 km ESE of Victory Gardens, New Jersey	M3.0	40 km	0 km
Apr 27, 2024	7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey	M2.9	24 km	5 km
May 24, 2024	6 km E of Califon, New Jersey	M2.9	23 km	7 km
Jan 16, 1994	0 km SSE of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania	M2.9	101 km	5 km
Aug 5, 2025	1 km N of Hillsdale, New Jersey	M2.8	84 km	12 km
May 10, 1993	1 km NW of Whitfield, Pennsylvania	M2.8	100 km	5 km
Jul 1, 2009	3 km ESE of Pennsville, New Jersey	M2.8	136 km	5 km
Apr 12, 1991	2 km ENE of North Castle, New York	M2.7	119 km	9 km
Mar 11, 1995	0 km ENE of Landisville, Pennsylvania	M2.7	142 km	5 km
Jan 25, 2015	4 km ESE of Downingtown, Pennsylvania	M2.6	106 km	2 km
Jul 5, 1996	2 km NW of Chester Heights, Pennsylvania	M2.6	108 km	18 km

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

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.

Year	Name	Category	Max Wind	Closest
1991	Bob	Category 2	109 mph	243 km
1985	Gloria	Category 2	98 mph	145 km

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

Tornado History

297 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 15 fatalities, 210 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jul 29, 2021	EF3	75 km	3.4 mi	0
May 31, 1998	EF3	84 km	8.3 mi	0
May 31, 1998	EF3	56 km	20.0 mi	0
Jul 27, 1994	EF3	78 km	2.0 mi	3
Oct 18, 1990	EF3	41 km	0.5 mi	0
Jul 14, 1988	EF3	70 km	7.2 mi	0
Jul 26, 1981	EF3	49 km	3.3 mi	0
Sep 26, 1977	EF3	63 km	5.9 mi	0
Mar 21, 1976	EF3	25 km	0.5 mi	0
May 28, 1973	EF3	24 km	0.4 mi	0
May 28, 1973	EF3	42 km	0.4 mi	0
Jun 24, 1960	EF3	63 km	12.9 mi	0
Apr 1, 2023	EF2	88 km	2.1 mi	0
Apr 1, 2023	EF2	95 km	1.6 mi	0
Feb 21, 2023	EF2	64 km	5.8 mi	0
Sep 1, 2021	EF2	80 km	8.3 mi	1
Jul 29, 2021	EF2	51 km	6.3 mi	0
Aug 4, 2020	EF2	81 km	20.8 mi	0
Jun 13, 2018	EF2	86 km	2.9 mi	0
Feb 25, 2017	EF2	81 km	12.5 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	—	—	18 km
1840	PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA	Earthquake	—	—	113 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	86 km
2016	16 MILE	7,896	46 km
2024	JENNINGS CREEK	5,069	72 km
1992	UNNAMED	4,470	99 km
2002	UNNAMED	2,824	98 km
2010	FORT DIX RANGE 1-14	2,615	97 km
2009	PENOBSCOT	2,091	84 km
2004	CRYSTAL LAKE	1,838	81 km
1995	UNNAMED	1,318	99 km
1992	UNNAMED	959	97 km
1995	UNNAMED	877	97 km
1991	UNNAMED	860	99 km
1988	UNNAMED	833	88 km
2012	HOPEWELL FIRE	812	91 km
2020	SEVEN PINES	790	48 km
1985	UNNAMED	737	70 km
2015	RAZOR FIRE	728	58 km
2015	PIPELINE 1	666	67 km
2016	BEAR TOWN	649	46 km
2016	SHERWOOD	642	86 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	29°F (-2°C)	3.7 in
February	29°F (-2°C)	3.1 in	Coldest, Driest
March	37°F (3°C)	3.9 in
April	48°F (9°C)	4.2 in
May	58°F (15°C)	4.7 in
June	66°F (19°C)	4.3 in
July	75°F (24°C)	4.8 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	70°F (21°C)	4.5 in
September	63°F (17°C)	4.4 in
October	52°F (11°C)	3.8 in
November	42°F (6°C)	4.2 in
December	32°F (-0°C)	3.8 in

Oxford has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 29°F in February to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (3.1").

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