Clinton township, NJ Climate


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Clinton Township, NJ has a humid subtropical climate typical of the Mid-Atlantic region. Summers are long and hot, with temperatures usually ranging from the mid-80s to the high 90s (degrees Fahrenheit). Winters are generally mild, with temperatures in the low to mid 40s. Spring and fall bring moderate temperatures, usually in the 60s and 70s. Precipitation is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year, with some heavier rainfall during summer months. There can also be snowfall during winter months. Overall, Clinton Township enjoys a temperate climate with four distinct seasons.

Clinton township, New Jersey gets 50 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Clinton township averages 26 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 Clinton township. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Clinton township 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 85 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 19
Rain: averages 50 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 26 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Clinton township is 7.1 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in New Jersey.

8.8 Summer - 5.3 Winter
June, September and August are the most pleasant months in Clinton township, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateClinton township, New JerseyUnited States
  50.2 in.38.1 in.
  25.6 in.27.8 in.
  117.3 days106.2 days
  204 days205 days
  85.3°85.8°
  19.3°21.7°
  7.17
  3.64.3
  376 ft.2443 ft.
Climate
YOU SHOULD KNOW

Many people confuse weather and climate but they are different. Weather is the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, and climate is how the atmosphere is over long periods of time.

Weather is how the atmosphere is behaving and its effects upon life and human activities. Weather can change from minute-to-minute. Most people think of weather in terms of temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, brightness, visibility, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

Climate is the description of the long-term pattern of weather in a place. Climate can mean the average weather for a particular region and time period taken over 30 years. Climate is the average of weather over time.

July is the hottest month for Clinton township with an average high temperature of 85.3°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in New Jersey. In Clinton township, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Clinton township are September, June and August.
In Clinton township, there are 15.4 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in New Jersey.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Clinton township with an average of 19.3°. This is colder than most places in New Jersey.
In Clinton township, there are 128.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in New Jersey.
In Clinton township, there are 1.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in New Jersey.
The humidity is usually comfortable in Clinton township but some summer months can be sticky or muggy. July is the most humid month, though humidity is low for most of the year. The most humid months are July, August and June.
July is the wettest month in Clinton township with 5.3 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 2.8 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 28% of yearly precipitation and 21% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 50.2 inches in Clinton township means that it is one of the wettest places in New Jersey.
May is the rainiest month in Clinton township with 11.7 days of rain, and September is the driest month with only 8.2 rainy days. There are 117.3 rainy days annually in Clinton township, which is about average compared to other places in New Jersey. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 28% of the time and the driest is Winter with only a 22% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 25.6 inches in Clinton township means that it is snowier than most places in New Jersey. February is the snowiest month in Clinton township with 8.4 inches of snow, and 5 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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