Watchung, NJ weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Watchung weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Watchung.
This week in Watchung
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Watchung
What is the weather usually like in Watchung?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 23°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 Watchung: 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 Watchung.
Watchung weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Watchung through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:17 AM | 4:56 PM | 9 h 39 min |
| February | 6:49 AM | 5:33 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 | 5:38 AM | 8:09 PM | 14 h 30 min |
| June | 5:24 AM | 8:32 PM | 15 h 7 min |
| July | 5:38 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 50 min |
| August | 6:07 AM | 7:57 PM | 13 h 50 min |
| September | 6:37 AM | 7:08 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:07 AM | 6:19 PM | 11 h 11 min |
| November | 6:43 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 Watchung?
Watchung has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 23°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 Watchung is May–June and August–September. At 259 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 Watchung
What is the hottest month in Watchung?
July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Watchung?
January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Watchung?
About 48.7 inches (1,238 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Watchung?
Yes, about 21 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Watchung?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Watchung have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
What is the weather like in Watchung in November?
Highs average 55°F and lows 35°F, with about 3.5 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Watchung?
Around 6:43 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:41 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Watchung weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Watchung.
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