South Plainfield, NJ weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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South Plainfield weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of South Plainfield.
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What is the weather usually like in South Plainfield?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°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 South Plainfield: 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 South Plainfield.
South Plainfield weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in South Plainfield through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:17 AM | 4:56 PM | 9 h 39 min |
| February | 6:49 AM | 5:34 PM | 10 h 44 min |
| March | 7:07 AM | 7:05 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:17 AM | 7:38 PM | 13 h 21 min |
| May | 5:39 AM | 8:08 PM | 14 h 29 min |
| June | 5:24 AM | 8:31 PM | 15 h 6 min |
| July | 5:38 AM | 8:28 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 31 min |
| October | 7:07 AM | 6:19 PM | 11 h 11 min |
| November | 6:42 AM | 4:41 PM | 9 h 58 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 South Plainfield?
South Plainfield has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°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 South Plainfield is May–June and August–September. At 82 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 South Plainfield
Weather in towns near South Plainfield
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- Dunellen weather2.9 mi W
- Piscataway weather3.1 mi SW
- North Plainfield weather3.5 mi N
- Metuchen weather3.5 mi SE
- Green Brook weather4.1 mi NW
- Rutgers University-Livingston Campus weather4.2 mi S
- Middlesex weather4.4 mi W
- Scotch Plains weather4.6 mi NE
- Rutgers University-Busch Campus weather4.7 mi SW
Questions about the weather in South Plainfield
What is the hottest month in South Plainfield?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in South Plainfield?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in South Plainfield?
About 48.7 inches (1,238 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in South Plainfield?
Yes, about 21 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit South Plainfield?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does South Plainfield have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
What is the weather like in South Plainfield in November?
Highs average 56°F and lows 36°F, with about 3.5 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in South Plainfield?
Around 6:42 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:41 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this South Plainfield weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of South Plainfield.
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