Scotch Plains, NJ weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Scotch Plains.
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What is the weather usually like in Scotch Plains?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 23°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 Scotch Plains: 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 Scotch Plains.
Scotch Plains weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Scotch Plains through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:17 AM | 4:56 PM | 9 h 39 min |
| February | 6:49 AM | 5:33 PM | 10 h 44 min |
| March | 7:07 AM | 7:05 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:16 AM | 7:38 PM | 13 h 21 min |
| May | 5:38 AM | 8:08 PM | 14 h 30 min |
| June | 5:24 AM | 8:31 PM | 15 h 7 min |
| July | 5:38 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 50 min |
| August | 6:06 AM | 7:57 PM | 13 h 50 min |
| September | 6:37 AM | 7:08 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:07 AM | 6:18 PM | 11 h 11 min |
| November | 6:42 AM | 4:41 PM | 9 h 58 min |
| December | 7:12 AM | 4:32 PM | 9 h 20 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Scotch Plains?
Scotch Plains has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 23°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 Scotch Plains is May–June and August–September. At 217 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 Scotch Plains
What is the hottest month in Scotch Plains?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Scotch Plains?
January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Scotch Plains?
About 48.7 inches (1,238 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Scotch Plains?
Yes, about 21 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Scotch Plains?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Scotch Plains have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
What is the weather like in Scotch Plains in November?
Highs average 55°F and lows 35°F, with about 3.5 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Scotch Plains?
Around 6:42 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:41 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Scotch Plains weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Scotch Plains.
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