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Basking Ridge (NJ) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Basking Ridge can vary greatly throughout the year. The temperatures shift from warm to cold. It also experiences much rain/snowfall throughout the year. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to chilly in Basking Ridge. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 30°C in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 4°C.

At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around -7°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Basking Ridge has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1272 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Basking Ridge experiences moderate seasonal variation in rainfall, with monthly averages ranging from 132 mm in June, the wettest month, and 77 mm in February, the driest month.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

Basking Ridge can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 9.0 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 4.7 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: New York City, the United States of America (55 KM, 34 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: New York City, the United States of America (55 KM, 34 Miles).

Forecast for Basking Ridge (NJ)

Sun   Dec 22
-3°C | -12°C
NW 4 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Mon   Dec 23
-2°C | -14°C
S 2 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Tue   Dec 24
4°C | -6°C
W 2 m/s
5.2 mm
partly cloudy and snow

partly cloudy and snow

The best time of year to visit Basking Ridge in the United States of America

During the months of May and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is summer in Basking Ridge?
    The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
  • Which is the warmest month in Basking Ridge?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 30°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Basking Ridge?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 4°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Basking Ridge?
    June tops the wettest month list with 132 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Basking Ridge?
    February is the driest month with 77 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Basking Ridge?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 271 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.