Dover Forge, NJ

Unincorporated community in Ocean County, New Jersey

Dover Forge is a small unincorporated community in Ocean County, New Jersey. It is 2.4 miles NE of Holiday Heights, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 08731.

Dover Forge at a glance

State
New Jersey
County
Ocean County
ZIP code
08731
Nearest town
Holiday Heights (2.4 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
39.9111, -74.2819

Weather in Dover Forge now

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Dover Forge weather by the hour

Dover Forge weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Dover Forge.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Dover Forge

What is the weather usually like in Dover Forge?

Dfa
Hot-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

17°35°54°72°90°42°22°Jan44°22°Feb51°28°Mar62°38°Apr71°49°May80°58°Jun85°64°Jul84°62°Aug77°53°Sep67°42°Oct56°32°Nov47°27°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

4.4"Jan3.2"Feb4.9"Mar3.8"Apr3.6"May3.9"Jun4.5"Jul5.0"Aug4.7"Sep4.5"Oct3.7"Nov5.8"Dec

Best time to visit Dover Forge: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station TOMS RIVER, NJ US (USC00288816), adjusted for the elevation of Dover Forge.

Dover Forge weather month by month

January
42° 22°F
4.4 in of rain · 7 wet days
February
44° 22°F
3.2 in of rain · 5 wet days
March
51° 28°F
4.9 in of rain · 8 wet days
April
62° 38°F
3.8 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
71° 49°F
3.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
80° 58°F
3.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
85° 64°F
4.5 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
84° 62°F
5.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
77° 53°F
4.7 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
67° 42°F
4.5 in of rain · 6 wet days
November
56° 32°F
3.7 in of rain · 6 wet days
December
47° 27°F
5.8 in of rain · 7 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Dover Forge through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:15 AM4:58 PM9 h 42 min
February6:47 AM5:34 PM10 h 46 min
March7:06 AM7:05 PM11 h 58 min
April6:17 AM7:36 PM13 h 19 min
May5:40 AM8:06 PM14 h 26 min
June5:26 AM8:28 PM15 h 2 min
July5:39 AM8:26 PM14 h 46 min
August6:07 AM7:55 PM13 h 47 min
September6:37 AM7:07 PM12 h 30 min
October7:06 AM6:19 PM11 h 12 min
November6:40 AM4:42 PM10 h 1 min
December7:10 AM4:34 PM9 h 24 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).

What is the weather like in Dover Forge?

Dover Forge has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 22°F (-6°C).

It gets about 52.0 inches (1,322 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is February.

The best time to visit Dover Forge 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 Dover Forge

The closest live webcam is Long Beach Township, 20.5 miles S of Dover Forge.

Long Beach TownshipLong Beach Township · 20.5 mi SOn Windy
Little Egg Harbor Township: Rutgers University Marine Field StationLittle Egg Harbor Township · 27.8 mi SOn Windy
Absecon: Brigantine, Southeast ViewAbsecon · 32.1 mi SOn Windy
Absecon › East: Forsythe Wildlife Refuge Visitor Information Center - Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife RefugeAbsecon · 32.1 mi SOn Windy
Bristol TownshipBristol Township · 32.9 mi NWOn Windy
MorrisvilleMorrisville · 33.1 mi NWOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Dover Forge.

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Questions about Dover Forge

Where is Dover Forge, NJ?

Dover Forge is an unincorporated community in Ocean County, New Jersey, 2.4 miles NE of Holiday Heights.

What county is Dover Forge in?

Dover Forge is in Ocean County, New Jersey.

What is the ZIP code of Dover Forge, NJ?

The ZIP code for Dover Forge is 08731.

What is the nearest town to Dover Forge?

Holiday Heights, 2.4 miles away.

Are there webcams near Dover Forge?

Yes. The closest is Long Beach Township, 20.5 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Dover Forge?

July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).

What is the coldest month in Dover Forge?

January, with an average low of 22°F (-6°C).

How much does it rain in Dover Forge?

About 52.0 inches (1,322 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.

Does it snow in Dover Forge?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Dover Forge?

May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Dover Forge have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

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