Drakestown, NJ
Unincorporated community in Warren County, New Jersey
Drakestown is a small unincorporated community in Warren County, New Jersey. It is 2.3 miles W of Hackettstown, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 07840.
Drakestown at a glance
- State
- New Jersey
- County
- Warren County
- ZIP code
- 07840
- Nearest town
- Hackettstown (2.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 40.8436, -74.7828
Weather in Drakestown now
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Drakestown weather by the hour
Drakestown weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Drakestown.
This week in Drakestown
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Drakestown
What is the weather usually like in Drakestown?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 19°F average low
- 48.8 inprecipitation per year · 1,240 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Drakestown: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ANDOVER AEROFLEX AP, NJ US (USW00054779), adjusted for the elevation of Drakestown.
Drakestown weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Drakestown through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:19 AM | 4:57 PM | 9 h 37 min |
| February | 6:51 AM | 5:35 PM | 10 h 43 min |
| March | 7:08 AM | 7:07 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:18 AM | 7:39 PM | 13 h 21 min |
| May | 5:39 AM | 8:11 PM | 14 h 31 min |
| June | 5:25 AM | 8:34 PM | 15 h 8 min |
| July | 5:39 AM | 8:31 PM | 14 h 52 min |
| August | 6:08 AM | 7:59 PM | 13 h 50 min |
| September | 6:38 AM | 7:09 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:09 AM | 6:20 PM | 11 h 11 min |
| November | 6:45 AM | 4:42 PM | 9 h 57 min |
| December | 7:14 AM | 4:33 PM | 9 h 18 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Drakestown?
Drakestown 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 19°F (-7°C).
It gets about 48.8 inches (1,240 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Drakestown 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 Drakestown
The closest live webcam is Newton › East: Live view of Frenches Grove, Cranberry Lake, 8.0 miles N of Drakestown.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Drakestown.
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Questions about Drakestown
Where is Drakestown, NJ?
Drakestown is an unincorporated community in Warren County, New Jersey, 2.3 miles W of Hackettstown.
What county is Drakestown in?
Drakestown is in Warren County, New Jersey.
What is the ZIP code of Drakestown, NJ?
The ZIP code for Drakestown is 07840.
What is the nearest town to Drakestown?
Hackettstown, 2.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Drakestown?
Yes. The closest is Newton › East: Live view of Frenches Grove, Cranberry Lake, 8.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Drakestown?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Drakestown?
January, with an average low of 19°F (-7°C).
How much does it rain in Drakestown?
About 48.8 inches (1,240 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Drakestown?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Drakestown?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Drakestown have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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