Overlook, NJ

Unincorporated community in Union County, New Jersey

Overlook is a small unincorporated community in Union County, New Jersey. It is 0.7 miles W of Summit, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 07901.

Overlook at a glance

State
New Jersey
County
Union County
ZIP code
07901
Nearest town
Summit (0.7 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
40.7125, -74.3519

Weather in Overlook now

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Overlook weather by the hour

Overlook weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Overlook

What is the weather usually like in Overlook?

Dfa
Hot-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

17°36°54°73°91°40°22°Jan42°23°Feb50°31°Mar62°40°Apr72°50°May82°60°Jun86°66°Jul85°64°Aug78°56°Sep66°44°Oct54°35°Nov44°28°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.5"Jan3.0"Feb4.2"Mar4.0"Apr4.1"May4.8"Jun4.7"Jul4.9"Aug4.6"Sep4.6"Oct3.6"Nov4.4"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CANOE BROOK, NJ US (USC00281335), adjusted for the elevation of Overlook.

Overlook weather month by month

January
40° 22°F
3.5 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 5.8 in of snow
February
42° 23°F
3.0 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 8.4 in of snow
March
50° 31°F
4.2 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 4.6 in of snow
April
62° 40°F
4.0 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.4 in of snow
May
72° 50°F
4.1 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
82° 60°F
4.8 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
86° 66°F
4.7 in of rain · 8 wet days
August
85° 64°F
4.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
78° 56°F
4.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
66° 44°F
4.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
November
54° 35°F
3.6 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.7 in of snow
December
44° 28°F
4.4 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 4.1 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Overlook through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:17 AM4:56 PM9 h 38 min
February6:49 AM5:33 PM10 h 44 min
March7:07 AM7:05 PM11 h 58 min
April6:16 AM7:38 PM13 h 21 min
May5:38 AM8:09 PM14 h 30 min
June5:24 AM8:31 PM15 h 7 min
July5:37 AM8:29 PM14 h 51 min
August6:06 AM7:57 PM13 h 50 min
September6:36 AM7:08 PM12 h 31 min
October7:07 AM6:18 PM11 h 11 min
November6:42 AM4:41 PM9 h 58 min
December7:12 AM4:32 PM9 h 19 min

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

What is the weather like in Overlook?

Overlook has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 22°F (-6°C).

It gets about 50.4 inches (1,280 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 24 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Overlook 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 Overlook

The closest live webcam is New York › South-east: HeliNY, 17.9 miles E of Overlook.

New York › South-east: HeliNYNew York · 17.9 mi EOn Windy
New York: L’industrie Pizzeria - West VillageNew York · 18.2 mi EOn Windy
New York: Salt Hank’sNew York · 18.3 mi EOn Windy
New York: John's of Bleecker StreetNew York · 18.3 mi EOn Windy
New York: E 14th StNew York · 19.3 mi EOn Windy
Weehawken › South-east: Fontain one green StatueWeehawken · 19.8 mi EOn Windy
New York › West: Brooklyn Navy YardNew York · 20.0 mi EOn Windy
Newton › East: Live view of Frenches Grove, Cranberry LakeNewton · 26.3 mi NWOn Windy
Montgomery Township › West: Country Cabinet Shop IncMontgomery Township · 27.8 mi SWOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Overlook.

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Questions about Overlook

Where is Overlook, NJ?

Overlook is an unincorporated community in Union County, New Jersey, 0.7 miles W of Summit.

What county is Overlook in?

Overlook is in Union County, New Jersey.

What is the ZIP code of Overlook, NJ?

The ZIP code for Overlook is 07901.

What is the nearest town to Overlook?

Summit, 0.7 miles away.

Are there webcams near Overlook?

Yes. The closest is New York › South-east: HeliNY, 17.9 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Overlook?

July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).

What is the coldest month in Overlook?

January, with an average low of 22°F (-6°C).

How much does it rain in Overlook?

About 50.4 inches (1,280 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.

Does it snow in Overlook?

Yes, about 24 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Overlook?

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

What climate does Overlook have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

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