Weather & Climate in Vista Center, NJ

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

Vista Center experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°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 48.6 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 127 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	54.0°F
	0% below US avg
January Average	32°F (0°C)
July Average	76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	127 ft (39 m)
Area	3.4 sq mi (8.8 km²)
Population Density	665/sq mi
Coordinates	40.1590°N, 74.3223°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Monmouth County County
Nearest Airport	Central Jersey Regional (JVI) 29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.6"

28% above US avg

Wettest Month (Aug) 4.53"

Driest Month (Feb) 3.19"

Air Quality

AQI Median	39.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively High
Risk Score	96.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability	15.8 / 100
Community Resilience	91.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

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

Apr 5, 2024	2024 Tewksbury, New Jersey Earthquake	M4.8	70 km	3 km
Jan 16, 1994	2 km W of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania	M4.6	147 km	5 km
Jan 16, 1994	0 km E of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania	M4.2	144 km	5 km
Apr 5, 2024	7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey	M3.7	69 km	4 km
Oct 23, 1990	3 km W of Hancocks Bridge, New Jersey	M3.2	124 km	10 km
Aug 26, 2003	4 km NNW of Milford, New Jersey	M3.1	83 km	3 km
Jan 9, 1992	4 km WNW of Robertsville, New Jersey	M3.1	23 km	8 km
Aug 3, 2025	0 km W of Little Ferry, New Jersey	M3.0	81 km	10 km
Oct 28, 1991	3 km WNW of Stamford, Connecticut	M3.0	119 km	10 km
Feb 3, 2009	1 km ESE of Victory Gardens, New Jersey	M3.0	81 km	0 km
Jan 16, 1994	0 km SSE of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania	M2.9	144 km	5 km
May 24, 2024	6 km E of Califon, New Jersey	M2.9	72 km	7 km
Apr 27, 2024	7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey	M2.9	69 km	5 km
Aug 5, 2025	1 km N of Hillsdale, New Jersey	M2.8	98 km	12 km
May 10, 1993	1 km NW of Whitfield, Pennsylvania	M2.8	145 km	5 km
Jul 1, 2009	3 km ESE of Pennsville, New Jersey	M2.8	114 km	5 km
Apr 12, 1991	2 km ENE of North Castle, New York	M2.7	124 km	9 km
Jan 25, 2015	4 km ESE of Downingtown, Pennsylvania	M2.6	115 km	2 km
Jul 5, 1996	2 km NW of Chester Heights, Pennsylvania	M2.6	104 km	18 km
Apr 5, 2024	6 km ESE of Califon, New Jersey	M2.6	70 km	6 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 3.

Year	Name	Category	Max Wind	Closest
2021	Henri	Category 1	75 mph	296 km
2014	Arthur	Category 1	81 mph	256 km
2012	Sandy	Category 2	92 mph	228 km
2011	Irene	Category 1	75 mph	236 km
1991	Bob	Category 3	109 mph	180 km
1985	Gloria	Category 2	98 mph	64 km

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

Tornado History

231 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 3 fatalities, 150 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Sep 1, 2021	EF3	96 km	12.4 mi	0
Jul 29, 2021	EF3	58 km	3.4 mi	0
Oct 18, 1990	EF3	52 km	0.5 mi	0
Jul 21, 1983	EF3	55 km	0.2 mi	0
Sep 26, 1977	EF3	29 km	5.9 mi	0
May 28, 1973	EF3	84 km	0.4 mi	0
May 28, 1973	EF3	73 km	0.4 mi	0
Jun 24, 1960	EF3	40 km	12.9 mi	0
Apr 1, 2023	EF2	4 km	1.6 mi	0
Apr 1, 2023	EF2	24 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 1, 2023	EF2	6 km	2.1 mi	0
Feb 21, 2023	EF2	35 km	5.8 mi	0
Sep 1, 2021	EF2	78 km	8.3 mi	1
Jul 29, 2021	EF2	46 km	4.2 mi	0
Jul 29, 2021	EF2	57 km	6.3 mi	0
Aug 4, 2020	EF2	55 km	20.8 mi	0
Aug 8, 2007	EF2	55 km	5.9 mi	0
May 27, 2001	EF2	21 km	1.5 mi	0
Aug 20, 1999	EF2	68 km	0.4 mi	0
Sep 7, 1998	EF2	77 km	0.2 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	—	126 km
1895	HIGH BRIDGE, NJ	Earthquake	—	—	74 km
1840	PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA	Earthquake	—	—	85 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	36 km
2007	WARREN GROVE	15,315	51 km
2022	MULLICA RIVER FIRE	13,082	61 km
1999	BASS RIVER	12,129	56 km
2019	SPRING HILL FIRE	8,182	43 km
2023	ALLEN ROAD	6,213	58 km
1992	FORKED RIVER MOUTAIN APR	5,093	33 km
1992	POWER PLANT	4,928	37 km
1992	UNNAMED	4,470	24 km
2024	TEA TIME HILL	4,444	48 km
2006	UNNAMED	3,780	56 km
2017	PENN SWAMP FIRE	3,587	60 km
2023	JIMMYS WATER HOLE	3,585	18 km
1989	SIMM PLACE	3,262	43 km
2002	UNNAMED	2,824	23 km
2007	ATSION	2,705	59 km
1992	FOUR MILE COLONY	2,647	38 km
1996	UNNAMED	2,625	58 km
2010	FORT DIX RANGE 1-14	2,615	24 km
1990	UNNAMED	2,367	58 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	32°F (0°C)	3.6 in	Coldest
February	33°F (1°C)	3.2 in	Driest
March	41°F (5°C)	4.1 in
April	51°F (10°C)	3.8 in
May	60°F (16°C)	3.8 in
June	69°F (21°C)	3.5 in
July	76°F (24°C)	4.1 in	Warmest
August	73°F (23°C)	4.5 in	Wettest
September	66°F (19°C)	3.7 in
October	55°F (13°C)	3.2 in
November	46°F (8°C)	3.9 in
December	37°F (3°C)	3.8 in

Vista Center has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 32°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (3.2").

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