The climate in Scotch Plains, NJ is generally mild throughout the year. In the summer months, temperatures average in the mid 80s with high humidity levels, and in the winter months temperatures average in the mid 40s with occasional snowfall. The town receives an average of 45 inches of rain each year. There are four distinct seasons in Scotch Plains, making it an ideal place to enjoy all sorts of outdoor activities throughout the year.
Scotch Plains, New Jersey gets 50 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Scotch Plains averages 24 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 205 sunny days per year in Scotch Plains. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Scotch Plains gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 118 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 21
Rain: averages 50 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 24 inches of snow a year