The climate in Chester, NJ is generally mild with hot and humid summers and cold winters. In the summer months temperatures can range from the mid-50s to high 80s Fahrenheit. In the winter, temperatures dip into the low 20s but usually don't drop below freezing. The area is known for its relatively high precipitation levels throughout the year, especially during the spring and fall seasons when a mix of rain and snow is common. The town also experiences strong thunderstorms during warmer months, bringing heavy rains and occasional flooding to certain areas.
Chester township, New Jersey gets 51 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Chester township averages 33 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 Chester township. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Chester township gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 115 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 18
Rain: averages 51 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 33 inches of snow a year