Shongum, NJ
Unincorporated community in Morris County, New Jersey
Shongum is a small unincorporated community in Morris County, New Jersey. It is 2.3 miles N of Victory Gardens, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 07869.
Shongum at a glance
- State
- New Jersey
- County
- Morris County
- ZIP code
- 07869
- Nearest town
- Victory Gardens (2.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 40.8442, -74.5333
Weather in Shongum now
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Shongum weather by the hour
Shongum weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Shongum.
This week in Shongum
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Shongum
What is the weather usually like in Shongum?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 21°F average low
- 49.2 inprecipitation per year · 1,249 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Shongum: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BOONTON 1 SE, NJ US (USC00280907), adjusted for the elevation of Shongum.
Shongum weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Shongum through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:18 AM | 4:56 PM | 9 h 37 min |
| February | 6:50 AM | 5:34 PM | 10 h 43 min |
| March | 7:07 AM | 7:06 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:17 AM | 7:38 PM | 13 h 21 min |
| May | 5:38 AM | 8:10 PM | 14 h 31 min |
| June | 5:24 AM | 8:33 PM | 15 h 8 min |
| July | 5:38 AM | 8:30 PM | 14 h 52 min |
| August | 6:07 AM | 7:58 PM | 13 h 50 min |
| September | 6:37 AM | 7:08 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:08 AM | 6:19 PM | 11 h 11 min |
| November | 6:44 AM | 4:41 PM | 9 h 57 min |
| December | 7:13 AM | 4:32 PM | 9 h 18 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Shongum?
Shongum has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 21°F (-6°C).
It gets about 49.2 inches (1,249 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Shongum 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 Shongum
The closest live webcam is Newton › East: Live view of Frenches Grove, Cranberry Lake, 13.2 miles NW of Shongum.
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- Ironia5.1 mi W
- Malapardis5.4 mi E
- Washington Corner5.5 mi S
- Birch Hills5.8 mi SE
- Cobbs Corner6.2 mi E
- Loantaka Estates6.9 mi SE
- Ralston7.0 mi SW
- Ralston7.0 mi SW
- Shady Lawn Manor7.1 mi SE
- Rockaway Valley7.4 mi NE
- Somersetin7.5 mi S
Questions about Shongum
Where is Shongum, NJ?
Shongum is an unincorporated community in Morris County, New Jersey, 2.3 miles N of Victory Gardens.
What county is Shongum in?
Shongum is in Morris County, New Jersey.
What is the ZIP code of Shongum, NJ?
The ZIP code for Shongum is 07869.
What is the nearest town to Shongum?
Victory Gardens, 2.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Shongum?
Yes. The closest is Newton › East: Live view of Frenches Grove, Cranberry Lake, 13.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Shongum?
July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Shongum?
January, with an average low of 21°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Shongum?
About 49.2 inches (1,249 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Shongum?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Shongum?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Shongum have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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