Rumson, NJ Climate

Rumson, NJ has a humid subtropical climate with mild winters and hot summers. Average temperatures range from about 40°F in the winter to around 80°F in the summer months. Precipitation is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year, but there are some seasonal variations in rainfall. Snowfall is relatively light during the winter months, with an average of 18 inches per year. Humidity levels remain high during most of the year, so it can be very uncomfortable at times. Overall, Rumson enjoys a pleasant climate that's suitable for outdoor activities all year round.

Rumson, New Jersey gets 47 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

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

On average, there are 212 sunny days per year in Rumson. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Rumson 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 83 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 26
Rain: averages 47 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 25 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Rumson is 7.3 (10=best), which means it is one of the most pleasant places in New Jersey.

8.7 Summer - 5.6 Winter

September, June and May are the most pleasant months in Rumson, 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 Rumson with an average high temperature of 83.4°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in New Jersey. In Rumson, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Rumson are June, September and August.

In Rumson, there are 9.9 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in New Jersey.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Rumson with an average of 25.8°. This is one of the warmest places in New Jersey.

In Rumson, there are 76.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is one of the warmest places in New Jersey.

In Rumson, there are 0.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is one of the warmest places in New Jersey.

The humidity is usually comfortable in Rumson 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 Rumson with 4.8 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 2.9 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 28% of yearly precipitation and 22% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 47.3 inches in Rumson means that it is drier than most places in New Jersey.

May is the rainiest month in Rumson with 11.1 days of rain, and September is the driest month with only 8.4 rainy days. There are 115.4 rainy days annually in Rumson, which is less rainy 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 24.9 inches in Rumson means that it is snowier than most places in New Jersey. February is the snowiest month in Rumson with 8.3 inches of snow, and 5 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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neal · Rumson, NJ

Education in Rumson

Over 16 years ago

I have been nothing short of amazed at the quality of eduction offered by the public school system in the Rumson elementary system: the leadership and quality displayed More

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Bp · Rumson, NJ

Having it all in Rumson, New Jersey

Over 17 years ago

Rumson, NJ is one of those rare places where you really can have it all. A quick 40 minute ferry ride takes you to New York City for all it has to offer for work, More

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Elizabeth · Highlands, NJ

Wonderful place to live

Over 17 years ago

The beach, 1 hour to New York, Mansions, Regular Houses, Great People, High Taxes, so much More

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