Weather & Climate in The College of New Jersey, NJ

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

The College of New Jersey experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 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 47.4 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 131 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	53.4°F
	1% below US avg
January Average	31°F (-0°C)
July Average	76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	131 ft (40 m)
Area	0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density	9,542/sq mi
Coordinates	40.2684°N, 74.7779°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Mercer County County
Nearest Airport	Central Jersey Regional (JVI) 20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.4"

25% above US avg

Wettest Month (Jul) 4.76"

Driest Month (Feb) 2.87"

Air Quality

AQI Median	39.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively High
Risk Score	95.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability	46.9 / 100
Community Resilience	70.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Hurricane	Relatively High
Earthquake	Relatively Moderate
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Relatively High
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Very High
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Very High
Lightning	Relatively High
Ice Storm	Very High
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Very Low
Coastal Flood	Relatively 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	48 km	3 km
Jan 16, 1994	2 km W of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania	M4.6	107 km	5 km
Jan 16, 1994	0 km E of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania	M4.2	104 km	5 km
Apr 5, 2024	7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey	M3.7	47 km	4 km
Oct 23, 1990	3 km W of Hancocks Bridge, New Jersey	M3.2	105 km	10 km
Aug 26, 2003	4 km NNW of Milford, New Jersey	M3.1	47 km	3 km
Jan 9, 1992	4 km WNW of Robertsville, New Jersey	M3.1	39 km	8 km
Nov 14, 1997	0 km S of Rothsville, Pennsylvania	M3.0	126 km	5 km
Aug 3, 2025	0 km W of Little Ferry, New Jersey	M3.0	90 km	10 km
Oct 28, 1991	3 km WNW of Stamford, Connecticut	M3.0	135 km	10 km
Feb 3, 2009	1 km ESE of Victory Gardens, New Jersey	M3.0	70 km	0 km
Jan 16, 1994	0 km SSE of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania	M2.9	104 km	5 km
May 24, 2024	6 km E of Califon, New Jersey	M2.9	49 km	7 km
Apr 27, 2024	7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey	M2.9	47 km	5 km
May 10, 1993	1 km NW of Whitfield, Pennsylvania	M2.8	106 km	5 km
Aug 5, 2025	1 km N of Hillsdale, New Jersey	M2.8	104 km	12 km
Jul 1, 2009	3 km ESE of Pennsville, New Jersey	M2.8	92 km	5 km
Apr 12, 1991	2 km ENE of North Castle, New York	M2.7	137 km	9 km
Mar 11, 1995	0 km ENE of Landisville, Pennsylvania	M2.7	139 km	5 km
Jan 25, 2015	4 km ESE of Downingtown, Pennsylvania	M2.6	81 km	2 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	292 km
2012	Sandy	Category 2	92 mph	258 km
2011	Irene	Category 1	75 mph	242 km
1991	Bob	Category 3	109 mph	215 km
1985	Gloria	Category 2	98 mph	105 km

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

Tornado History

314 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 9 fatalities, 217 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Sep 1, 2021	EF3	77 km	12.4 mi	0
Jul 29, 2021	EF3	25 km	3.4 mi	0
May 31, 1998	EF3	98 km	8.3 mi	0
Jul 27, 1994	EF3	63 km	2.0 mi	3
Oct 18, 1990	EF3	24 km	0.5 mi	0
Jul 21, 1983	EF3	79 km	0.2 mi	0
Jul 26, 1981	EF3	88 km	3.3 mi	0
Sep 26, 1977	EF3	25 km	5.9 mi	0
Mar 21, 1976	EF3	86 km	0.5 mi	0
May 28, 1973	EF3	65 km	0.4 mi	0
May 28, 1973	EF3	64 km	0.4 mi	0
Apr 28, 1961	EF3	95 km	0.3 mi	0
Jun 24, 1960	EF3	1 km	12.9 mi	0
Mar 22, 1955	EF3	79 km	9.6 mi	1
Apr 1, 2023	EF2	65 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 1, 2023	EF2	45 km	1.6 mi	0
Apr 1, 2023	EF2	35 km	2.1 mi	0
Feb 21, 2023	EF2	7 km	5.8 mi	0
Sep 1, 2021	EF2	43 km	8.3 mi	1
Jul 29, 2021	EF2	17 km	6.3 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	—	—	45 km
1840	PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA	Earthquake	—	—	63 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	64 km
2007	WARREN GROVE	15,315	74 km
2022	MULLICA RIVER FIRE	13,082	65 km
1999	BASS RIVER	12,129	72 km
2019	SPRING HILL FIRE	8,182	60 km
2023	ALLEN ROAD	6,213	73 km
1992	FORKED RIVER MOUTAIN APR	5,093	62 km
1992	POWER PLANT	4,928	67 km
1992	UNNAMED	4,470	38 km
2024	TEA TIME HILL	4,444	56 km
2006	UNNAMED	3,780	63 km
2017	PENN SWAMP FIRE	3,587	67 km
2023	JIMMYS WATER HOLE	3,585	45 km
1989	SIMM PLACE	3,262	62 km
2002	UNNAMED	2,824	37 km
2007	ATSION	2,705	61 km
1992	FOUR MILE COLONY	2,647	49 km
1996	UNNAMED	2,625	69 km
2010	FORT DIX RANGE 1-14	2,615	35 km
1990	UNNAMED	2,367	55 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	31°F (-0°C)	3.7 in	Coldest
February	33°F (1°C)	2.9 in	Driest
March	41°F (5°C)	4.0 in
April	51°F (11°C)	3.9 in
May	62°F (16°C)	4.4 in
June	70°F (21°C)	3.9 in
July	76°F (24°C)	4.8 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	74°F (23°C)	4.5 in
September	67°F (19°C)	4.1 in
October	55°F (13°C)	3.5 in
November	46°F (8°C)	3.8 in
December	36°F (2°C)	3.7 in

The College of New Jersey has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 31°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.9").

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