Rutgers, NJ
Unincorporated community in Middlesex County, New Jersey
Rutgers is a small unincorporated community in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It is 1.2 miles NW of Highland Park, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 08904.
Rutgers at a glance
- State
- New Jersey
- County
- Middlesex County
- ZIP code
- 08904
- Nearest town
- Highland Park (1.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 40.4881, -74.4111
Weather in Rutgers now
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Rutgers weather by the hour
Rutgers weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Rutgers.
This week in Rutgers
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rutgers
What is the weather usually like in Rutgers?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 23°F average low
- 49.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,258 mm
- 29.0 insnowfall per year · 74 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Rutgers: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station NEW BRUNSWICK 3 SE, NJ US (USC00286055), adjusted for the elevation of Rutgers.
Rutgers weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Rutgers 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 | 8:08 PM | 14 h 29 min |
| June | 5:25 AM | 8:31 PM | 15 h 6 min |
| July | 5:38 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 49 min |
| August | 6:07 AM | 7:56 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 | 6:42 AM | 4:41 PM | 9 h 59 min |
| December | 7:12 AM | 4:33 PM | 9 h 21 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Rutgers?
Rutgers has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 23°F (-5°C).
It gets about 49.5 inches (1,258 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 29 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Rutgers 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 Rutgers
The closest live webcam is Montgomery Township › West: Country Cabinet Shop Inc, 16.6 miles W of Rutgers.
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- Donaldson Park0.8 mi W
- Lawrence Brook Manor1.1 mi S
- Haven Homes1.5 mi N
- Feaster Park1.7 mi W
- Stelton1.8 mi N
- Washington Park1.9 mi N
- Lahiere2.2 mi N
- Washington Heights2.3 mi S
- Nixon2.9 mi NE
- Sayreville Station3.2 mi E
- Sayreville Station3.2 mi E
- Orchard Heights3.6 mi S
Questions about Rutgers
Where is Rutgers, NJ?
Rutgers is an unincorporated community in Middlesex County, New Jersey, 1.2 miles NW of Highland Park.
What county is Rutgers in?
Rutgers is in Middlesex County, New Jersey.
What is the ZIP code of Rutgers, NJ?
The ZIP code for Rutgers is 08904.
What is the nearest town to Rutgers?
Highland Park, 1.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Rutgers?
Yes. The closest is Montgomery Township › West: Country Cabinet Shop Inc, 16.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Rutgers?
July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Rutgers?
January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Rutgers?
About 49.5 inches (1,258 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Rutgers?
Yes, about 29 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Rutgers?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Rutgers have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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