Acton, NJ
Unincorporated community in Salem County, New Jersey
Acton is a small unincorporated community in Salem County, New Jersey. It is 2.7 miles N of Mannington, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 08072.
Acton at a glance
- State
- New Jersey
- County
- Salem County
- ZIP code
- 08072
- Nearest town
- Mannington (2.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.5842, -75.4136
Weather in Acton now
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Acton weather by the hour
Acton weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Acton.
This week in Acton
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Acton
What is the weather usually like in Acton?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 26°F average low
- 45.3 inprecipitation per year · 1,152 mm
- 20.2 insnowfall per year · 51 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Acton: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WILMINGTON NEW CASTLE CO AP, DE US (USW00013781), adjusted for the elevation of Acton.
Acton weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Acton through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:18 AM | 5:03 PM | 9 h 44 min |
| February | 6:52 AM | 5:39 PM | 10 h 47 min |
| March | 7:11 AM | 7:09 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:22 AM | 7:40 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| May | 5:45 AM | 8:10 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| June | 5:32 AM | 8:32 PM | 15 h 0 min |
| July | 5:45 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 44 min |
| August | 6:12 AM | 7:59 PM | 13 h 46 min |
| September | 6:41 AM | 7:11 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:10 AM | 6:24 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 6:44 AM | 4:47 PM | 10 h 3 min |
| December | 7:13 AM | 4:40 PM | 9 h 26 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Acton?
Acton has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 26°F (-4°C).
It gets about 45.3 inches (1,152 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 20 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Acton is May–June and August–September. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Webcams near Acton
The closest live webcam is Delaware City: DE 9 @ CLINTON ST, 9.7 miles W of Acton.
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Questions about Acton
Where is Acton, NJ?
Acton is an unincorporated community in Salem County, New Jersey, 2.7 miles N of Mannington.
What county is Acton in?
Acton is in Salem County, New Jersey.
What is the ZIP code of Acton, NJ?
The ZIP code for Acton is 08072.
What is the nearest town to Acton?
Mannington, 2.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Acton?
Yes. The closest is Delaware City: DE 9 @ CLINTON ST, 9.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Acton?
July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Acton?
January, with an average low of 26°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Acton?
About 45.3 inches (1,152 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Acton?
Yes, about 20 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Acton?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Acton have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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