Highland Park, NJ weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Highland Park weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Highland Park.
This week in Highland Park
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Highland Park
What is the weather usually like in Highland Park?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 23°F average low
- 49.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,258 mm
- 29.0 insnowfall per year · 74 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Highland Park: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station NEW BRUNSWICK 3 SE, NJ US (USC00286055), adjusted for the elevation of Highland Park.
Highland Park weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Highland Park through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:17 AM | 4:57 PM | 9 h 39 min |
| February | 6:49 AM | 5:34 PM | 10 h 44 min |
| March | 7:07 AM | 7:05 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:17 AM | 7:38 PM | 13 h 20 min |
| May | 5:39 AM | 8:08 PM | 14 h 29 min |
| June | 5:25 AM | 8:31 PM | 15 h 6 min |
| July | 5:38 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 49 min |
| August | 6:07 AM | 7:57 PM | 13 h 49 min |
| September | 6:37 AM | 7:08 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:07 AM | 6:19 PM | 11 h 11 min |
| November | 6:42 AM | 4:41 PM | 9 h 59 min |
| December | 7:12 AM | 4:33 PM | 9 h 20 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Highland Park?
Highland Park has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 23°F (-5°C).
It gets about 49.5 inches (1,258 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 29 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Highland Park is May–June and August–September. At 75 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.
More about Highland Park
Weather in towns near Highland Park
- New Brunswick weather1.3 mi SW
- Rutgers University-Livingston Campus weather1.5 mi NW
- East Franklin weather2.3 mi W
- Rutgers University-Busch Campus weather2.5 mi NW
- Milltown weather3.5 mi S
- Piscataway weather3.5 mi NW
- Voorhees weather3.6 mi W
- Somerset weather3.8 mi W
- Edison weather4.2 mi E
- North Brunswick weather4.4 mi SW
Questions about the weather in Highland Park
What is the hottest month in Highland Park?
July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Highland Park?
January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Highland Park?
About 49.5 inches (1,258 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Highland Park?
Yes, about 29 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Highland Park?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Highland Park have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
What is the weather like in Highland Park in November?
Highs average 56°F and lows 35°F, with about 3.4 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Highland Park?
Around 6:42 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:41 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Highland Park weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Highland Park.
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