Dover, NJ weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Dover.
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What is the weather usually like in Dover?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 20°F average low
- 49.2 inprecipitation per year · 1,249 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Dover: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BOONTON 1 SE, NJ US (USC00280907), adjusted for the elevation of Dover.
Dover weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Dover through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:18 AM | 4:56 PM | 9 h 37 min |
| February | 6:50 AM | 5:34 PM | 10 h 43 min |
| March | 7:07 AM | 7:06 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:17 AM | 7:39 PM | 13 h 21 min |
| May | 5:38 AM | 8:10 PM | 14 h 31 min |
| June | 5:24 AM | 8:33 PM | 15 h 9 min |
| July | 5:38 AM | 8:30 PM | 14 h 52 min |
| August | 6:07 AM | 7:58 PM | 13 h 51 min |
| September | 6:37 AM | 7:08 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:08 AM | 6:19 PM | 11 h 10 min |
| November | 6:44 AM | 4:41 PM | 9 h 57 min |
| December | 7:14 AM | 4:32 PM | 9 h 18 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Dover?
Dover has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 20°F (-7°C).
It gets about 49.2 inches (1,249 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Dover is May–June and August–September. At 558 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 Dover
What is the hottest month in Dover?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Dover?
January, with an average low of 20°F (-7°C).
How much does it rain in Dover?
About 49.2 inches (1,249 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Dover?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Dover?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Dover have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
What is the weather like in Dover in November?
Highs average 52°F and lows 32°F, with about 4.1 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Dover?
Around 6:44 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:41 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Dover weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Dover.
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