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The climate of New Jersey

The current climate in New Jersey features temperatures ranging from a high of 31°C to a low of 6°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 19°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -5°C and in the warmer months around 20°C.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for New Jersey, United States.

Temperature records

The highest temperature recorded in New Jersey in recent years was 42°C in May 2021. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -10°C in January 2018.

Precipitation and snowfall

On average, New Jersey gets 1267 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 32 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.

The climate in New Jersey is based on weather data from . Other places, like New York City, Miami or Los Angeles, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in New Jersey to get the full picture of the climate.

Best time to visit New Jersey?

The best time to visit New Jersey for mild to warm weather is April, June and August up to October. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore New Jersey.

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Climate Table of New Jersey

The climate table of New Jersey shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.

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Temp. max (°C) 6 7 12 19 23 28 31 30 26 20 13 9
Temp. min (°C) -4 -3 1 6 12 17 20 20 15 9 2 0
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Precipitation (mm) 90 52 63 92 150 129 173 128 56 67 131 136
Snow (cm) 20 6,0 4,5 0,1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0,9
UV Index 3 4 4 6 5 6 6 6 4 4 3 2

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Temperature charts

These charts display the average temperatures in New Jersey, United States. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Average Temperature per Month in New Jersey

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Yearly Temperature in New Jersey

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in New Jersey, United States. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Average Precipitation per Month in New Jersey

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Total Yearly Precipitation in New Jersey

Average Snowfall per Month in New Jersey

Total Yearly Snowfall in New Jersey

UV index chart

This chart shows the average UV index per month in New Jersey, United States. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.

Average UV Index per Month in New Jersey

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Average weather in New Jersey by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for New Jersey. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.