Shirley, NJ

Unincorporated community in Salem County, New Jersey

Shirley is a small unincorporated community in Salem County, New Jersey. It is 3.3 miles NE of Upper Pittsgrove, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 08318.

Shirley at a glance

State
New Jersey
County
Salem County
ZIP code
08318
Nearest town
Upper Pittsgrove (3.3 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
39.5694, -75.2386

Weather in Shirley now

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Shirley weather by the hour

Shirley weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Shirley

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Shirley

What is the weather usually like in Shirley?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

20°39°57°76°94°43°25°Jan47°26°Feb55°33°Mar67°42°Apr76°51°May84°61°Jun89°66°Jul86°64°Aug80°58°Sep69°47°Oct57°37°Nov48°30°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.1"Jan3.1"Feb3.9"Mar3.2"Apr3.2"May4.5"Jun5.1"Jul4.6"Aug4.2"Sep3.9"Oct3.4"Nov4.4"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WOODSTOWN PITTSGROV 4E, NJ US (USC00289910), adjusted for the elevation of Shirley.

Shirley weather month by month

January
43° 25°F
3.1 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 5.0 in of snow
February
47° 26°F
3.1 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 5.0 in of snow
March
55° 33°F
3.9 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 1.4 in of snow
April
67° 42°F
3.2 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
May
76° 51°F
3.2 in of rain · 6 wet days
June
84° 61°F
4.5 in of rain · 6 wet days
July
89° 66°F
5.1 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
86° 64°F
4.6 in of rain · 5 wet days
September
80° 58°F
4.2 in of rain · 7 wet days
October
69° 47°F
3.9 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
57° 37°F
3.4 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
December
48° 30°F
4.4 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 1.6 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Shirley through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:18 AM5:02 PM9 h 44 min
February6:51 AM5:38 PM10 h 47 min
March7:10 AM7:09 PM11 h 58 min
April6:21 AM7:40 PM13 h 18 min
May5:44 AM8:09 PM14 h 24 min
June5:31 AM8:31 PM15 h 0 min
July5:44 AM8:29 PM14 h 44 min
August6:12 AM7:58 PM13 h 46 min
September6:41 AM7:11 PM12 h 30 min
October7:09 AM6:23 PM11 h 13 min
November6:43 AM4:47 PM10 h 3 min
December7:12 AM4:39 PM9 h 26 min

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

What is the weather like in Shirley?

Shirley has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 25°F (-4°C).

It gets about 46.6 inches (1,184 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 13 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Shirley is May–June and September–October. 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 Shirley

The closest live webcam is New Castle: DE 9 - DE 273 (FERRY CUT OFF) @ DELAWARE ST, 18.7 miles W of Shirley.

New Castle: DE 9 - DE 273 (FERRY CUT OFF) @ DELAWARE STNew Castle · 18.7 mi WOn Windy
New Castle: Buttonwood: DE 9 @ CASTLE HILL DR - AVENew Castle · 18.8 mi NWOn Windy
Collins Park: DE 9 @ LANDERS LANE - RIVERVIEW DRunknown · 18.8 mi NWOn Windy
Edgemoor Terrace: GOV PRINTZ BLVD @ EDGEMOOR RDEdgemoor Terrace · 18.9 mi NWOn Windy
Wilmington: I 495 @ 12TH STREET - BRANDYWINEWilmington · 18.9 mi NWOn Windy
Delaware City: DE 9 @ CLINTON STDelaware City · 19.0 mi WOn Windy
Bellevue: I 495 - RDBellevue · 19.1 mi NWOn Windy
Eden Park Gardens: I 495 @ I 495 OFF-RAMP TO TERMINAL AVEEden Park Gardens · 19.2 mi NWOn Windy
Washington Park: DE 141 @ DE 273 (FRENCHTOWN RD)Washington Park · 19.3 mi WOn Windy

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

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Questions about Shirley

Where is Shirley, NJ?

Shirley is an unincorporated community in Salem County, New Jersey, 3.3 miles NE of Upper Pittsgrove.

What county is Shirley in?

Shirley is in Salem County, New Jersey.

What is the ZIP code of Shirley, NJ?

The ZIP code for Shirley is 08318.

What is the nearest town to Shirley?

Upper Pittsgrove, 3.3 miles away.

Are there webcams near Shirley?

Yes. The closest is New Castle: DE 9 - DE 273 (FERRY CUT OFF) @ DELAWARE ST, 18.7 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Shirley?

July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).

What is the coldest month in Shirley?

January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).

How much does it rain in Shirley?

About 46.6 inches (1,184 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Shirley?

Yes, about 13 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Shirley?

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

What climate does Shirley have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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