Pointers, NJ

Unincorporated community in Salem County, New Jersey

Pointers is a small unincorporated community in Salem County, New Jersey. It is 2.3 miles SW of Salem, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 08079.

Pointers at a glance

State
New Jersey
County
Salem County
ZIP code
08079
Nearest town
Salem (2.3 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
39.5939, -75.4456

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Pointers weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Pointers

What is the weather usually like in Pointers?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

21°39°57°74°92°41°26°Jan44°27°Feb53°34°Mar64°44°Apr74°53°May82°63°Jun87°68°Jul85°67°Aug78°59°Sep67°47°Oct56°37°Nov46°30°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.2"Jan2.8"Feb4.2"Mar3.5"Apr3.6"May4.7"Jun4.4"Jul4.0"Aug4.4"Sep3.7"Oct3.1"Nov3.9"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WILMINGTON NEW CASTLE CO AP, DE US (USW00013781), adjusted for the elevation of Pointers.

Pointers weather month by month

January
41° 26°F
3.2 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 6.1 in of snow
February
44° 27°F
2.8 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 7.8 in of snow
March
53° 34°F
4.2 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 3.1 in of snow
April
64° 44°F
3.5 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
May
74° 53°F
3.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
82° 63°F
4.7 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
87° 68°F
4.4 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
85° 67°F
4.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
78° 59°F
4.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
67° 47°F
3.7 in of rain · 6 wet days
November
56° 37°F
3.1 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
December
46° 30°F
3.9 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 2.9 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Pointers through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:18 AM5:03 PM9 h 44 min
February6:52 AM5:39 PM10 h 47 min
March7:11 AM7:09 PM11 h 58 min
April6:22 AM7:40 PM13 h 18 min
May5:45 AM8:10 PM14 h 24 min
June5:32 AM8:32 PM15 h 0 min
July5:45 AM8:30 PM14 h 44 min
August6:13 AM7:59 PM13 h 46 min
September6:41 AM7:11 PM12 h 30 min
October7:10 AM6:24 PM11 h 13 min
November6:44 AM4:47 PM10 h 3 min
December7:13 AM4:40 PM9 h 26 min

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

What is the weather like in Pointers?

Pointers 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 26°F (-4°C).

It gets about 45.3 inches (1,152 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 20 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Pointers 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 Pointers

The closest live webcam is Delaware City: DE 9 @ CLINTON ST, 8.1 miles W of Pointers.

Delaware City: DE 9 @ CLINTON STDelaware City · 8.1 mi WOn Windy
New Castle: DE 9 - DE 273 (FERRY CUT OFF) @ DELAWARE STNew Castle · 8.1 mi NWOn Windy
Washington Park: DE 141 @ DE 273 (FRENCHTOWN RD)Washington Park · 8.6 mi NWOn Windy
New Castle: Buttonwood: DE 9 @ CASTLE HILL DR - AVENew Castle · 8.6 mi NWOn Windy
Collins Park: DE 9 @ LANDERS LANE - RIVERVIEW DRunknown · 8.8 mi NWOn Windy
Hares Corner: US 13 @ DE 273Hares Corner · 9.8 mi NWOn Windy
Manor Park Apartments: US 13 @ BOULDEN BLVDManor Park Apartments · 9.8 mi NWOn Windy
Reybold: DE 72 @ DE 9 (RIVER RD) - CLARKS CORNER RDReybold · 9.8 mi WOn Windy
Farnhurst: US 13 @ I-295Farnhurst · 9.9 mi NWOn Windy

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

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Questions about Pointers

Where is Pointers, NJ?

Pointers is an unincorporated community in Salem County, New Jersey, 2.3 miles SW of Salem.

What county is Pointers in?

Pointers is in Salem County, New Jersey.

What is the ZIP code of Pointers, NJ?

The ZIP code for Pointers is 08079.

What is the nearest town to Pointers?

Salem, 2.3 miles away.

Are there webcams near Pointers?

Yes. The closest is Delaware City: DE 9 @ CLINTON ST, 8.1 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Pointers?

July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).

What is the coldest month in Pointers?

January, with an average low of 26°F (-4°C).

How much does it rain in Pointers?

About 45.3 inches (1,152 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Pointers?

Yes, about 20 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Pointers?

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

What climate does Pointers have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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