The climate in 08879 South Amboy, NJ is typically mild and temperate. In the summer months, the temperature typically averages around 75 degrees Fahrenheit with humidity levels reaching into the 70s. During the winter months, temperatures can dip down to an average low of 36 degrees Fahrenheit. The area receives about 40 inches of rain per year, spread across about 90 days of measurable precipitation. Snowfall during the winter season can range from a light dusting to over a foot of accumulation depending on the snowstorm.
South Amboy (zip 08879), New Jersey gets 48 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
South Amboy (zip 08879) 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 South Amboy (zip 08879). The US average is 205 sunny days.
South Amboy (zip 08879) 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 86 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 22
Rain: averages 48 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 25 inches of snow a year