Short Hills, NJ weather

Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month

Weather in Short Hills now

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Short Hills weather by the hour

Short Hills weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Short Hills

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Short Hills

What is the weather usually like in Short Hills?

Dfa
Hot-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

16°35°54°72°91°39°21°Jan41°22°Feb49°30°Mar62°40°Apr72°50°May81°59°Jun86°65°Jul84°63°Aug77°56°Sep65°43°Oct53°34°Nov43°27°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.5"Jan3.0"Feb4.2"Mar4.0"Apr4.1"May4.8"Jun4.7"Jul4.9"Aug4.6"Sep4.6"Oct3.6"Nov4.4"Dec

Best time to visit Short Hills: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CANOE BROOK, NJ US (USC00281335), adjusted for the elevation of Short Hills.

Short Hills weather month by month

January
39° 21°F
3.5 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 5.8 in of snow
February
41° 22°F
3.0 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 8.4 in of snow
March
49° 30°F
4.2 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 4.6 in of snow
April
62° 40°F
4.0 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.4 in of snow
May
72° 50°F
4.1 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
81° 59°F
4.8 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
86° 65°F
4.7 in of rain · 8 wet days
August
84° 63°F
4.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
77° 56°F
4.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
65° 43°F
4.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
November
53° 34°F
3.6 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.7 in of snow
December
43° 27°F
4.4 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 4.1 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Short Hills through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:17 AM4:56 PM9 h 38 min
February6:49 AM5:33 PM10 h 44 min
March7:07 AM7:05 PM11 h 58 min
April6:16 AM7:38 PM13 h 21 min
May5:38 AM8:09 PM14 h 30 min
June5:23 AM8:31 PM15 h 8 min
July5:37 AM8:29 PM14 h 51 min
August6:06 AM7:57 PM13 h 50 min
September6:36 AM7:08 PM12 h 31 min
October7:07 AM6:18 PM11 h 11 min
November6:42 AM4:40 PM9 h 57 min
December7:12 AM4:32 PM9 h 19 min

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

What is the weather like in Short Hills?

Short Hills 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 50.4 inches (1,280 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 24 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Short Hills is May–June and August–September. At 377 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 Short Hills

What is the hottest month in Short Hills?

July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).

What is the coldest month in Short Hills?

January, with an average low of 21°F (-6°C).

How much does it rain in Short Hills?

About 50.4 inches (1,280 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.

Does it snow in Short Hills?

Yes, about 24 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Short Hills?

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

What climate does Short Hills have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

What is the weather like in Short Hills in November?

Highs average 53°F and lows 34°F, with about 3.6 inches of precipitation.

What time is sunrise in Short Hills?

Around 6:42 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:40 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.

Where does this Short Hills weather forecast come from?

From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Short Hills.

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