Independence, NJ has a humid continental climate with warm, humid summers and cold winters. Rainfall is spread out evenly throughout the year, with an average of 45 inches annually. The area experiences four distinct seasons with crisp, cool fall and spring months that provide the perfect backdrop for outdoor activities. In the summer months temperatures can reach up to 90 degrees Fahrenheit, while wintertime temperatures rarely drop below 10 degrees Fahrenheit. The local terrain features rolling hills with scattered woodlands providing beautiful views in any season.
Independence, New Jersey gets 49 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Independence averages 34 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 204 sunny days per year in Independence. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Independence gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 119 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 82 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 17
Rain: averages 49 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 34 inches of snow a year