Washington Heights, NJ
Unincorporated community in Middlesex County, New Jersey
Washington Heights is a small unincorporated community in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It is 1.3 miles W of Milltown, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 08850.
Washington Heights at a glance
- State
- New Jersey
- County
- Middlesex County
- ZIP code
- 08850
- Nearest town
- Milltown (1.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 40.4550, -74.4100
Weather in Washington Heights now
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Washington Heights weather by the hour
Washington Heights weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Washington Heights.
This week in Washington Heights
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Washington Heights
What is the weather usually like in Washington Heights?
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 Washington Heights: 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 Washington Heights.
Washington Heights weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Washington Heights through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:17 AM | 4:57 PM | 9 h 40 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 | 7:37 PM | 13 h 20 min |
| May | 5:39 AM | 8:08 PM | 14 h 29 min |
| June | 5:25 AM | 8:31 PM | 15 h 6 min |
| July | 5:38 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 49 min |
| August | 6:07 AM | 7:56 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 | 6:42 AM | 4:41 PM | 9 h 59 min |
| December | 7:12 AM | 4:33 PM | 9 h 21 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Washington Heights?
Washington Heights 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 Washington Heights 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 Washington Heights
The closest live webcam is Montgomery Township › West: Country Cabinet Shop Inc, 16.2 miles W of Washington Heights.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Washington Heights.
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Questions about Washington Heights
Where is Washington Heights, NJ?
Washington Heights is an unincorporated community in Middlesex County, New Jersey, 1.3 miles W of Milltown.
What county is Washington Heights in?
Washington Heights is in Middlesex County, New Jersey.
What is the ZIP code of Washington Heights, NJ?
The ZIP code for Washington Heights is 08850.
What is the nearest town to Washington Heights?
Milltown, 1.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Washington Heights?
Yes. The closest is Montgomery Township › West: Country Cabinet Shop Inc, 16.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Washington Heights?
July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Washington Heights?
January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Washington Heights?
About 49.5 inches (1,258 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Washington Heights?
Yes, about 29 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Washington Heights?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Washington Heights have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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