Weather & Climate in Port Reading, NJ

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

Port Reading experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°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 50.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 26.3 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 7 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	54.6°F
	1% above US avg
January Average	33°F (0°C)
July Average	77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	7 ft (2 m)
Area	2.9 sq mi (7.5 km²)
Population Density	1,907/sq mi
Coordinates	40.5674°N, 74.2449°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Richmond County County
Nearest Airport	Newark Liberty International (EWR) 10 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.4"

33% above US avg

Snowfall 26.3"

Wettest Month (Jul) 4.92"

Driest Month (Feb) 3.03"

Air Quality

AQI Median	39.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	91.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability	61.6 / 100
Community Resilience	68.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Hurricane	Relatively Moderate
Earthquake	Relatively Moderate
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Relatively Low
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	Relatively Moderate

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	46 km	3 km
Apr 5, 2024	7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey	M3.7	45 km	4 km
Aug 26, 2003	4 km NNW of Milford, New Jersey	M3.1	73 km	3 km
Jan 9, 1992	4 km WNW of Robertsville, New Jersey	M3.1	24 km	8 km
Aug 3, 2025	0 km W of Little Ferry, New Jersey	M3.0	36 km	10 km
Oct 28, 1991	3 km WNW of Stamford, Connecticut	M3.0	79 km	10 km
Feb 3, 2009	1 km ESE of Victory Gardens, New Jersey	M3.0	41 km	0 km
May 24, 2024	6 km E of Califon, New Jersey	M2.9	46 km	7 km
Apr 27, 2024	7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey	M2.9	45 km	5 km
Aug 5, 2025	1 km N of Hillsdale, New Jersey	M2.8	53 km	12 km
Jul 1, 2009	3 km ESE of Pennsville, New Jersey	M2.8	147 km	5 km
Apr 12, 1991	2 km ENE of North Castle, New York	M2.7	82 km	9 km
Jan 25, 2015	4 km ESE of Downingtown, Pennsylvania	M2.6	136 km	2 km
Apr 10, 2024	5 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey	M2.6	43 km	9 km
Aug 22, 2000	2 km WSW of Brewster Hill, New York	M2.6	108 km	7 km
Oct 27, 2001	1 km NNW of Manhattan, New York	M2.6	34 km	5 km
Aug 14, 2015	3 km SE of Mendham, New Jersey	M2.6	35 km	8 km
May 1, 2024	1 km NW of Gladstone, New Jersey	M2.6	41 km	5 km
Apr 5, 2024	6 km ESE of Califon, New Jersey	M2.6	46 km	6 km
Jul 5, 1996	2 km NW of Chester Heights, Pennsylvania	M2.6	129 km	18 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
2014	Arthur	Category 1	81 mph	288 km
2012	Sandy	Category 1	92 mph	268 km
2011	Irene	Category 1	75 mph	282 km
1991	Bob	Category 2	109 mph	176 km
1985	Gloria	Category 2	98 mph	80 km

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

Tornado History

234 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 13 fatalities, 138 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jul 29, 2021	EF3	81 km	3.4 mi	0
Oct 18, 1990	EF3	45 km	0.5 mi	0
Jul 14, 1988	EF3	88 km	7.2 mi	0
Jul 21, 1983	EF3	100 km	0.2 mi	0
Sep 26, 1977	EF3	32 km	5.9 mi	0
Mar 21, 1976	EF3	91 km	0.5 mi	0
May 28, 1973	EF3	34 km	0.4 mi	0
May 28, 1973	EF3	51 km	0.4 mi	0
Jun 24, 1960	EF3	55 km	12.9 mi	0
Apr 1, 2023	EF2	46 km	1.6 mi	0
Apr 1, 2023	EF2	53 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 1, 2023	EF2	48 km	2.1 mi	0
Feb 21, 2023	EF2	50 km	5.8 mi	0
Sep 1, 2021	EF2	99 km	8.3 mi	1
Jul 29, 2021	EF2	64 km	6.3 mi	0
Jul 29, 2021	EF2	91 km	4.2 mi	0
Aug 4, 2020	EF2	81 km	20.8 mi	0
Jul 29, 2009	EF2	94 km	4.6 mi	0
Jul 29, 2009	EF2	83 km	7.4 mi	0
Aug 8, 2007	EF2	13 km	5.9 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	—	100 km
1895	HIGH BRIDGE, NJ	Earthquake	—	—	55 km
1840	PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA	Earthquake	—	—	118 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	71 km
1995	GREENWOOD STATE FOREST	21,271	81 km
2007	WARREN GROVE	15,315	97 km
2019	SPRING HILL FIRE	8,182	88 km
1992	FORKED RIVER MOUTAIN APR	5,093	79 km
2024	JENNINGS CREEK	5,069	68 km
1992	POWER PLANT	4,928	81 km
1992	UNNAMED	4,470	67 km
2024	TEA TIME HILL	4,444	92 km
2006	UNNAMED	3,780	100 km
2023	JIMMYS WATER HOLE	3,585	63 km
1989	SIMM PLACE	3,262	89 km
2002	UNNAMED	2,824	66 km
1992	FOUR MILE COLONY	2,647	83 km
2010	FORT DIX RANGE 1-14	2,615	66 km
1990	UNNAMED	2,367	100 km
1996	UNNAMED	2,122	100 km
1993	UNNAMED	1,860	99 km
1997	UNNAMED	1,833	95 km
1997	UNNAMED	1,793	67 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	33°F (0°C)	3.9 in	Coldest
February	33°F (1°C)	3.0 in	Driest
March	41°F (5°C)	4.1 in
April	51°F (11°C)	4.1 in
May	62°F (16°C)	4.5 in
June	70°F (21°C)	3.8 in
July	77°F (25°C)	4.9 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	74°F (23°C)	4.4 in
September	67°F (19°C)	4.3 in
October	55°F (13°C)	3.7 in
November	46°F (8°C)	4.1 in
December	36°F (2°C)	3.8 in

Port Reading has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 33°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (3.0").

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