River Vale, NJ has a humid continental climate characterized by warm and wet summers with moderate rainfall and cold winters with moderate snowfall. Average temperatures range from the low 30s in the winter months to the mid-70s in the summer months. Precipitation is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year, while humidity levels are generally high. Summertime can be quite muggy, while wintertime is usually crisp and dry. Overall, River Vale enjoys four distinct seasons of mild weather.
River Vale, New Jersey gets 47 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
River Vale averages 27 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 207 sunny days per year in River Vale. The US average is 205 sunny days.
River Vale gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 121 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 19
Rain: averages 47 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 27 inches of snow a year