West Carteret, NJ
Unincorporated community in Middlesex County, New Jersey
West Carteret is a small unincorporated community in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It is 1.2 miles SE of Carteret, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 07008.
West Carteret at a glance
- State
- New Jersey
- County
- Middlesex County
- ZIP code
- 07008
- Nearest town
- Carteret (1.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 40.5944, -74.2467
Weather in West Carteret now
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West Carteret weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of West Carteret.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in West Carteret
What is the weather usually like in West Carteret?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 25°F average low
- 50.4 inprecipitation per year · 1,280 mm
- 26.3 insnowfall per year · 67 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit West Carteret: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CRANFORD, NJ US (USC00282023), adjusted for the elevation of West Carteret.
West Carteret weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in West Carteret through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:16 AM | 4:56 PM | 9 h 39 min |
| February | 6:48 AM | 5:33 PM | 10 h 44 min |
| March | 7:06 AM | 7:04 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:16 AM | 7:37 PM | 13 h 21 min |
| May | 5:38 AM | 8:08 PM | 14 h 30 min |
| June | 5:24 AM | 8:31 PM | 15 h 7 min |
| July | 5:37 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 50 min |
| August | 6:06 AM | 7:56 PM | 13 h 50 min |
| September | 6:36 AM | 7:07 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:06 AM | 6:18 PM | 11 h 11 min |
| November | 6:42 AM | 4:40 PM | 9 h 58 min |
| December | 7:12 AM | 4:32 PM | 9 h 20 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in West Carteret?
West Carteret has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 25°F (-4°C).
It gets about 50.4 inches (1,280 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 26 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit West Carteret 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 West Carteret
The closest live webcam is New York › South-east: HeliNY, 14.5 miles NE of West Carteret.
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Questions about West Carteret
Where is West Carteret, NJ?
West Carteret is an unincorporated community in Middlesex County, New Jersey, 1.2 miles SE of Carteret.
What county is West Carteret in?
West Carteret is in Middlesex County, New Jersey.
What is the ZIP code of West Carteret, NJ?
The ZIP code for West Carteret is 07008.
What is the nearest town to West Carteret?
Carteret, 1.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near West Carteret?
Yes. The closest is New York › South-east: HeliNY, 14.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in West Carteret?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in West Carteret?
January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in West Carteret?
About 50.4 inches (1,280 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in West Carteret?
Yes, about 26 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit West Carteret?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does West Carteret have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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