Carteret, NJ weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
Weather in Carteret now
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Carteret weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Carteret.
This week in Carteret
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Carteret
What is the weather usually like in Carteret?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 26°F average low
- 46.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,184 mm
- 31.5 insnowfall per year · 80 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Carteret: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station NEWARK INTL AP, NJ US (USW00014734), adjusted for the elevation of Carteret.
Carteret weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Carteret through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:16 AM | 4:56 PM | 9 h 39 min |
| February | 6:48 AM | 5:33 PM | 10 h 44 min |
| March | 7:06 AM | 7:04 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:16 AM | 7:37 PM | 13 h 21 min |
| May | 5:38 AM | 8:08 PM | 14 h 29 min |
| June | 5:23 AM | 8:30 PM | 15 h 7 min |
| July | 5:37 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 50 min |
| August | 6:06 AM | 7:56 PM | 13 h 50 min |
| September | 6:36 AM | 7:07 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:06 AM | 6:18 PM | 11 h 11 min |
| November | 6:42 AM | 4:40 PM | 9 h 58 min |
| December | 7:11 AM | 4:32 PM | 9 h 20 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Carteret?
Carteret has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 26°F (-4°C).
It gets about 46.6 inches (1,184 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 31 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Carteret is May–June and August–September. At 13 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. 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.
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Questions about the weather in Carteret
What is the hottest month in Carteret?
July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Carteret?
January, with an average low of 26°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Carteret?
About 46.6 inches (1,184 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Carteret?
Yes, about 31 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Carteret?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Carteret have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
What is the weather like in Carteret in November?
Highs average 55°F and lows 39°F, with about 3.3 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Carteret?
Around 6:42 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:40 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Carteret weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Carteret.
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