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Fort Lee (NJ) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Fort Lee can vary quite a bit throughout the year. Temperatures can be very warm during the warmest months, and cold during the cooler months. It also experiences much rain/snowfall throughout the year. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Visitors to Fort Lee can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 30°C in July. In February, 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 -3°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Fort Lee is known for its substantial rain/snowfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1282 mm. Fort Lee experiences moderate seasonal variation in rainfall, with monthly averages ranging from 135 mm in June, the wettest month, and 77 mm in November, the driest month.

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

Sunshine over the year

Fort Lee 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 (11 KM, 6 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: New York City, the United States of America (11 KM, 6 Miles).

Average water temperature

The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 4°C in February to 23°C in August.

Water temperature over the year

Data from: New York City, the United States of America (11 KM, 6 Miles).

Forecast for Fort Lee (NJ)

Sat   Dec 21
0°C | -8°C
NW 9 m/s
8.1 mm
partly cloudy and snow

partly cloudy and snow

Sun   Dec 22
-4°C | -10°C
NW 5 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Mon   Dec 23
-1°C | -12°C
S 3 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

The best time of year to visit Fort Lee 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 Fort Lee?
    The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
  • Which is the warmest month in Fort Lee?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 30°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Fort Lee?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 4°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Fort Lee?
    June tops the wettest month list with 135 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Fort Lee?
    November is the driest month with 77 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Fort Lee?
    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.