Possumtown, NJ
Unincorporated community in Middlesex County, New Jersey
Possumtown is a small unincorporated community in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It is 1.4 miles N of Middlesex, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 08846.
Possumtown at a glance
- State
- New Jersey
- County
- Middlesex County
- ZIP code
- 08846
- Nearest town
- Middlesex (1.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 40.5544, -74.4919
Weather in Possumtown now
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Possumtown weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Possumtown.
This week in Possumtown
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Possumtown
What is the weather usually like in Possumtown?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 48.7 inprecipitation per year · 1,238 mm
- 21.4 insnowfall per year · 54 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Possumtown: 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 Possumtown.
Possumtown weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Possumtown 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 | 8:09 PM | 14 h 29 min |
| June | 5:25 AM | 8:31 PM | 15 h 6 min |
| July | 5:38 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 50 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 | 6:43 AM | 4:41 PM | 9 h 58 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 Possumtown?
Possumtown 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 Possumtown 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 Possumtown
The closest live webcam is Montgomery Township › West: Country Cabinet Shop Inc, 14.9 miles SW of Possumtown.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Possumtown.
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Other communities near Possumtown
- Fieldville0.9 mi SW
- Ukrainian Village2.2 mi SW
- Ukrainian Village2.2 mi SW
- Society Hill2.3 mi SE
- Randolphville2.3 mi SE
- Riverview Manor2.8 mi S
- Samptown3.7 mi NE
- Samptown3.7 mi NE
- Springdale3.7 mi N
- Bound Brook Junction3.9 mi W
- Warrenville4.2 mi N
- Mettler4.6 mi SW
- Lahiere5.3 mi SE
- Round Top5.3 mi NW
- Stelton5.4 mi SE
Questions about Possumtown
Where is Possumtown, NJ?
Possumtown is an unincorporated community in Middlesex County, New Jersey, 1.4 miles N of Middlesex.
What county is Possumtown in?
Possumtown is in Middlesex County, New Jersey.
What is the ZIP code of Possumtown, NJ?
The ZIP code for Possumtown is 08846.
What is the nearest town to Possumtown?
Middlesex, 1.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Possumtown?
Yes. The closest is Montgomery Township › West: Country Cabinet Shop Inc, 14.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Possumtown?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Possumtown?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Possumtown?
About 48.7 inches (1,238 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Possumtown?
Yes, about 21 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Possumtown?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Possumtown have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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