Somerset County, NJ has a humid continental climate with warm, humid summers and cold, snowy winters. Summers average around 80°F with occasional heat waves and humidity levels often exceeding 90%. Winters are typically cold and snowy with temperatures dipping into the 20s or lower overnight. The area receives an average of 45 inches of precipitation each year, usually in the form of snow during the winter months. Spring and autumn are generally mild and pleasant with moderate temperatures. Somerset County also experiences four distinct seasons, providing plenty of opportunity to enjoy outdoor activities throughout the year.
Somerset County, New Jersey gets 49 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Somerset County averages 25 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 206 sunny days per year in Somerset County. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Somerset County 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 85 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 20
Rain: averages 49 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 25 inches of snow a year