Jersey City, NJ weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Jersey City weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Jersey City.
This week in Jersey City
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Jersey City
What is the weather usually like in Jersey City?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 25°F average low
- 50.4 inprecipitation per year · 1,281 mm
- 28.2 insnowfall per year · 72 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Jersey City: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station HARRISON, NJ US (USC00283704), adjusted for the elevation of Jersey City.
Jersey City weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Jersey City through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:16 AM | 4:55 PM | 9 h 38 min |
| February | 6:48 AM | 5:32 PM | 10 h 44 min |
| March | 7:05 AM | 7:04 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:15 AM | 7:36 PM | 13 h 21 min |
| May | 5:37 AM | 8:07 PM | 14 h 30 min |
| June | 5:22 AM | 8:30 PM | 15 h 7 min |
| July | 5:36 AM | 8:27 PM | 14 h 51 min |
| August | 6:05 AM | 7:55 PM | 13 h 50 min |
| September | 6:35 AM | 7:06 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:06 AM | 6:17 PM | 11 h 11 min |
| November | 6:41 AM | 4:39 PM | 9 h 58 min |
| December | 7:11 AM | 4:31 PM | 9 h 19 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Jersey City?
Jersey City has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 25°F (-4°C).
It gets about 50.4 inches (1,281 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 28 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Jersey City is May–June and August–September. At 30 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 Jersey City
What is the hottest month in Jersey City?
July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Jersey City?
January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Jersey City?
About 50.4 inches (1,281 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Jersey City?
Yes, about 28 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Jersey City?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Jersey City have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
What is the weather like in Jersey City in November?
Highs average 54°F and lows 38°F, with about 3.6 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Jersey City?
Around 6:41 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:39 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Jersey City weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Jersey City.
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