South Plainfield, NJ Climate


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South Plainfield, NJ enjoys a warm and mild climate throughout the year. Summers are hot and humid, with temperatures often reaching the mid to high 80s. Winters are usually cold but mild, with snowfall typically occurring from December through February. Spring and autumn months tend to be pleasant and mild, characterized by low humidity levels and moderate temperatures. Precipitation is distributed relatively evenly throughout the year, usually averaging around 45 inches annually.

South Plainfield, New Jersey gets 49 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

South Plainfield averages 25 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 208 sunny days per year in South Plainfield. The US average is 205 sunny days.

South Plainfield 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 22
Rain: averages 49 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 25 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for South Plainfield is 7.2 (10=best), which means it is about average compared to other places in New Jersey.

8.7 Summer - 5.4 Winter
September, June and May are the most pleasant months in South Plainfield, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateSouth Plainfield, New JerseyUnited States
  49.4 in.38.1 in.
  24.9 in.27.8 in.
  118.3 days106.2 days
  208 days205 days
  86.2°85.8°
  22.2°21.7°
  7.27
  3.94.3
  69 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 South Plainfield with an average high temperature of 86.2°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in New Jersey. In South Plainfield, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for South Plainfield are September, June and May.
In South Plainfield, there are 20.7 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in New Jersey.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for South Plainfield with an average of 22.2°. This is about average compared to other places in New Jersey.
In South Plainfield, there are 107.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in New Jersey.
In South Plainfield, there are 0.7 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 South Plainfield 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 South Plainfield with 5.3 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 3.0 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 27% of yearly precipitation and 22% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 49.4 inches in South Plainfield means that it is wetter than most places in New Jersey.
May is the rainiest month in South Plainfield with 11.4 days of rain, and September is the driest month with only 8.5 rainy days. There are 118.3 rainy days annually in South Plainfield, 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 23% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 24.9 inches in South Plainfield means that it is snowier than most places in New Jersey. February is the snowiest month in South Plainfield with 8.3 inches of snow, and 5 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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Over 16 years ago

Environmentally conscious community. Great school system. Comfortable and safe recreation facilities and parks. Residents are consistently engaged in physical fitness  More

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located within a moments drive to all major hiways that are perfect for the easy commute. Public transportation either choose the bus line or train are conveinently  More

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Over 18 years ago

Closeness to NY and having a strong economy in NJ has lead to a vibrant and diverse life. Good scools, hospitals and public services - the staple of any good city is  More

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