Metuchen, NJ weather

Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month

Weather in Metuchen now

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Metuchen weather by the hour

Metuchen weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Metuchen

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Metuchen

What is the weather usually like in Metuchen?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

19°38°56°75°93°41°24°Jan44°26°Feb53°32°Mar66°42°Apr75°51°May84°60°Jun88°66°Jul86°64°Aug79°58°Sep66°46°Oct56°36°Nov46°29°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.8"Jan3.1"Feb4.3"Mar3.6"Apr4.0"May4.3"Jun5.3"Jul4.0"Aug4.3"Sep4.3"Oct3.5"Nov4.2"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station PLAINFIELD, NJ US (USC00287079), adjusted for the elevation of Metuchen.

Metuchen weather month by month

January
41° 24°F
3.8 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 5.1 in of snow
February
44° 26°F
3.1 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 8.3 in of snow
March
53° 32°F
4.3 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 5.3 in of snow
April
66° 42°F
3.6 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
May
75° 51°F
4.0 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
84° 60°F
4.3 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
88° 66°F
5.3 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
86° 64°F
4.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
79° 58°F
4.3 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
66° 46°F
4.3 in of rain · 6 wet days
November
56° 36°F
3.5 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
December
46° 29°F
4.2 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 2.4 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Metuchen through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:17 AM4:56 PM9 h 39 min
February6:49 AM5:33 PM10 h 44 min
March7:07 AM7:05 PM11 h 58 min
April6:16 AM7:37 PM13 h 20 min
May5:38 AM8:08 PM14 h 29 min
June5:24 AM8:31 PM15 h 6 min
July5:38 AM8:28 PM14 h 50 min
August6:06 AM7:56 PM13 h 49 min
September6:37 AM7:08 PM12 h 30 min
October7:07 AM6:18 PM11 h 11 min
November6:42 AM4:41 PM9 h 58 min
December7:12 AM4:33 PM9 h 20 min

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

What is the weather like in Metuchen?

Metuchen has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-5°C).

It gets about 48.7 inches (1,238 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 21 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Metuchen is May–June and August–September. At 95 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 Metuchen

What is the hottest month in Metuchen?

July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).

What is the coldest month in Metuchen?

January, with an average low of 24°F (-5°C).

How much does it rain in Metuchen?

About 48.7 inches (1,238 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Metuchen?

Yes, about 21 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Metuchen?

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

What climate does Metuchen have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

What is the weather like in Metuchen in November?

Highs average 56°F and lows 36°F, with about 3.5 inches of precipitation.

What time is sunrise in Metuchen?

Around 6:42 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:41 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.

Where does this Metuchen weather forecast come from?

From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Metuchen.

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