Zip 07079 (South Orange, NJ) Climate

The climate in 07079 South Orange, NJ is mild and temperate. The average temperature in the summer months is typically in the mid-80s, while winter temperatures usually remain in the 40s. The area enjoys all four seasons with a variety of temperatures throughout the year. The precipitation levels vary but are generally moderate, making it great for outdoor activities. Snowfall can be expected during winter, and thunderstorms occur often during the warmer months. Overall, 07079 South Orange, NJ has a pleasant climate that is perfect for anyone looking to enjoy a variety of outdoor activities all year round.

South Orange (zip 07079), New Jersey gets 50 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

South Orange (zip 07079) averages 25 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 205 sunny days per year in South Orange (zip 07079). The US average is 205 sunny days.

South Orange (zip 07079) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 119 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 20
Rain: averages 50 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 25 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the 07079 zip code is 7.2 (10=best), which means it is about average compared to other places in New Jersey.

8.7 Summer - 5.4 Winter

June, September and August are the most pleasant months in the 07079 zip code, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

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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 the 07079 zip code with an average high temperature of 85.7°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in New Jersey. In the 07079 zip code, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for the 07079 zip code are September, June and May.

In the 07079 zip code, there are 18.5 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 the 07079 zip code with an average of 20.3°. This is colder than most places in New Jersey.

In the 07079 zip code, there are 119.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in New Jersey.

In the 07079 zip code, there are 1.1 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 the 07079 zip code 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 the 07079 zip code with 4.8 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 2.9 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 27% of yearly precipitation and 21% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 50.1 inches in the 07079 zip code means that it is one of the wettest places in New Jersey.

May is the rainiest month in the 07079 zip code with 11.8 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 8.4 rainy days. There are 118.6 rainy days annually in the 07079 zip code, which is rainier than most 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 24.8 inches in the 07079 zip code means that it is about average compared to other places in New Jersey. February is the snowiest month in the 07079 zip code with 8.2 inches of snow, and 5 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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