Dorchester, NJ weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
Weather in Dorchester now
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Dorchester weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Dorchester.
This week in Dorchester
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Dorchester
What is the weather usually like in Dorchester?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 25°F average low
- 43.4 inprecipitation per year · 1,102 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Dorchester: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BELLEPLAIN STN FOREST, NJ US (USC00280690), adjusted for the elevation of Dorchester.
Dorchester weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Dorchester through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:16 AM | 5:02 PM | 9 h 46 min |
| February | 6:49 AM | 5:38 PM | 10 h 48 min |
| March | 7:09 AM | 7:08 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:21 AM | 7:38 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| May | 5:44 AM | 8:07 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| June | 5:31 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 58 min |
| July | 5:44 AM | 8:27 PM | 14 h 42 min |
| August | 6:11 AM | 7:56 PM | 13 h 45 min |
| September | 6:40 AM | 7:09 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:08 AM | 6:22 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 6:42 AM | 4:46 PM | 10 h 4 min |
| December | 7:10 AM | 4:39 PM | 9 h 28 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Dorchester?
Dorchester has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 25°F (-4°C).
It gets about 43.4 inches (1,102 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Dorchester is May–June and September–October. 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 Dorchester
What is the hottest month in Dorchester?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Dorchester?
January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Dorchester?
About 43.4 inches (1,102 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Dorchester?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Dorchester?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Dorchester have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
What is the weather like in Dorchester in November?
Highs average 60°F and lows 34°F, with about 3.2 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Dorchester?
Around 6:42 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:46 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Dorchester weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Dorchester.
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