Dover, NJ has a humid subtropical climate characterized by warm and humid summers and relatively cold winters. The summer months range from late May to early September with an average temperature of 77°F (25°C). During the winter months, temperatures typically hover around the mid-30s Fahrenheit. Precipitation is abundant throughout the year, with most of it occurring during the summer months when thunderstorms are common. Snowfall is very rare in Dover as well, with only 1-2 snow days each winter.
Dover, New Jersey gets 50 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Dover averages 35 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 202 sunny days per year in Dover. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Dover gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 120 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 50 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 35 inches of snow a year