Somerset, NJ weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
Weather in Somerset now
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Somerset weather by the hour
Somerset weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Somerset.
This week in Somerset
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Somerset
What is the weather usually like in Somerset?
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 Somerset: 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 Somerset.
Somerset weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Somerset 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 | 7:06 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:17 AM | 7:38 PM | 13 h 20 min |
| May | 5:39 AM | 8:09 PM | 14 h 29 min |
| June | 5:25 AM | 8:31 PM | 15 h 6 min |
| July | 5:39 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 50 min |
| August | 6:07 AM | 7:57 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 | 6:43 AM | 4:42 PM | 9 h 59 min |
| December | 7:12 AM | 4:33 PM | 9 h 20 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Somerset?
Somerset 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 Somerset is May–June and August–September. At 118 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.
More about Somerset
Weather in towns near Somerset
- Clyde weather1.6 mi SW
- East Franklin weather1.9 mi SE
- Voorhees weather1.9 mi S
- Rutgers University-Busch Campus weather1.9 mi NE
- Middlebush weather1.9 mi W
- Franklin Center weather2.7 mi NW
- Rutgers University-Livingston Campus weather3.0 mi E
- Six Mile Run weather3.2 mi SW
- Piscataway weather3.3 mi NE
- New Brunswick weather3.3 mi SE
Questions about the weather in Somerset
What is the hottest month in Somerset?
July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Somerset?
January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Somerset?
About 49.5 inches (1,258 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Somerset?
Yes, about 29 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Somerset?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Somerset have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
What is the weather like in Somerset in November?
Highs average 55°F and lows 35°F, with about 3.4 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Somerset?
Around 6:43 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:42 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Somerset weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Somerset.
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