Elizabeth, NJ is a city that has four distinct seasons. During the winter months, temperatures usually range from the mid-30s to low-40s with moderate snowfall. Summers are generally hot and humid, with temperatures often reaching into the 90s and high humidity. Spring and fall are milder in temperature but can be quite windy at times. The city experiences a wide variety of weather throughout the year ranging from thunderstorms and heavy rains to clear skies and sunshine.
Elizabeth, New Jersey gets 48 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Elizabeth averages 26 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 206 sunny days per year in Elizabeth. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Elizabeth gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 117 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 86 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 23
Rain: averages 48 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 26 inches of snow a year