Preakness, NJ weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Preakness weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Preakness.
This week in Preakness
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Preakness
What is the weather usually like in Preakness?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 21°F average low
- 49.4 inprecipitation per year · 1,255 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Preakness: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LITTLE FALLS, NJ US (USC00284887), adjusted for the elevation of Preakness.
Preakness weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Preakness through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:17 AM | 4:55 PM | 9 h 37 min |
| February | 6:49 AM | 5:32 PM | 10 h 43 min |
| March | 7:06 AM | 7:04 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:15 AM | 7:37 PM | 13 h 21 min |
| May | 5:37 AM | 8:09 PM | 14 h 31 min |
| June | 5:22 AM | 8:32 PM | 15 h 9 min |
| July | 5:36 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 52 min |
| August | 6:05 AM | 7:57 PM | 13 h 51 min |
| September | 6:36 AM | 7:07 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:07 AM | 6:18 PM | 11 h 10 min |
| November | 6:43 AM | 4:40 PM | 9 h 57 min |
| December | 7:12 AM | 4:31 PM | 9 h 18 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Preakness?
Preakness 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 21°F (-6°C).
It gets about 49.4 inches (1,255 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Preakness is May–June and August–September. At 220 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 Preakness
What is the hottest month in Preakness?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Preakness?
January, with an average low of 21°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Preakness?
About 49.4 inches (1,255 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Preakness?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Preakness?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Preakness have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
What is the weather like in Preakness in November?
Highs average 54°F and lows 35°F, with about 3.4 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Preakness?
Around 6:43 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:40 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Preakness weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Preakness.
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