Climate Comfort Score
53/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 55°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Harrison, NJ Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 55°F
- Avg annual temp
- 53/100
- Comfort score
- 50.4"
- Annual precip
- 216d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Harrison
Harrison, New Jersey averages 55°F a year and scores 53/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 26% of U.S. cities.
- 55°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 53/100
- comfort score, milder than 26% of U.S. cities
- 50.4"
- annual precipitation · 28" snow
- 216 days
- frost-free growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
55°F (13°C)
Avg High
63°F
Avg Low
46°F
Annual Precip
50.4"
Annual Snow
28.2"
Comfort Score
53/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
55°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
50.4"
Plus 28.2" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Harrison) 53.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Harrison area.
How Harrison compares to every U.S. city
Harrison's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
53 Top 74% higher than 26% of 6,915 US cities
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Harrison
MethodologyZooming out from Harrison's own normal, the chart below shows how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has tracked the global mean since 1900 - the most recent decade sits warmer than the 30-year mean shown here.
- United States land mean (NOAA NCEI) +0.11 °C/decade
- Global anomaly (NASA GISTEMP) +0.11 °C/decade
- Paris Agreement thresholds 1.5°C / 2.0°C
Monthly Temperatures
Average daily high and low temperatures by month
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Mean | Precip | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 3.7" | 8.0" | 22.8 | 0.0 |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 3.3" | 8.4" | 20.9 | 0.0 |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 4.3" | 4.7" | 13.5 | 0.0 |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 4.1" | 0.7" | 1.9 | 0.4 |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 4.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.9 |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 4.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 5.4 |
| July | 87°F (30°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 4.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 12.1 |
| August | 85°F (29°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 4.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 8.9 |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 4.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 2.3 |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 4.2" | 0.2" | 0.3 | 0.0 |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 3.6" | 0.3" | 5.3 | 0.0 |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 4.6" | 5.9" | 17.8 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 3.7"
Snow: 8.0"
10.9 days with precipitation
February 3.3"
Snow: 8.4"
9.5 days with precipitation
March 4.3"
Snow: 4.7"
10.5 days with precipitation
April 4.1"
Snow: 0.7"
10.9 days with precipitation
May 4.4"
11.8 days with precipitation
June 4.9"
10.5 days with precipitation
July 4.8"
8.6 days with precipitation
August 4.4"
9.9 days with precipitation
September 4.3"
8.2 days with precipitation
October 4.2"
Snow: 0.2"
9.3 days with precipitation
November 3.6"
Snow: 0.3"
8.7 days with precipitation
December 4.6"
Snow: 5.9"
10.7 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 6
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 4
50% probability date
Growing Season
216 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
4,896
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,219
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Harrison's climate means for you
Harrison runs 55°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 216 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 4 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 4,896 heating and 1,219 cooling degree days a year, higher means the furnace or AC runs more.
- Comparing places to live? Line this city up against nearby cities and the national rankings. See rankings
These are 30-year NOAA normals (1991–2020) - the typical year, not a forecast for any specific season.
Climate Guides
Climate Insight: Harrison, NJ
In Harrison, New Jersey, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 55°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 63°F to a mean daily low of 46°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00283704, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Beyond temperature, Harrison averages 50.4 inches of precipitation annually, with 28.2 inches typically falling as snow - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 216 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 4 and the first fall freeze near November 6. Turning to energy use, 4,896 heating degree days and 1,219 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Harrison scores 53/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Use the monthly tables above to plan around specific windows, shoulder seasons for mild highs and lows, peak summer for July-driven heat, or deep winter for January-driven cold. All figures here are thirty-year averages: any single year may run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal, so treat them as planning guidance rather than forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Harrison, NJ? ▼
The average annual temperature in Harrison, New Jersey is 55°F. The warmest month averages 87°F (30°C) and the coldest averages 25°F (-4°C).
How much rain does Harrison get? ▼
Harrison receives 50.4 inches of precipitation annually, including 28.2 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Harrison? ▼
Harrison has a climate comfort score of 53/100 (Moderate), milder than 26% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Harrison? ▼
Harrison has approximately 216 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 4 and the first fall freeze around November 6.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Harrison? ▼
Harrison has 4,896 heating degree days and 1,219 cooling degree days annually, a heating-dominated climate. See our <a href="/guides/reading-weather-data/" class="underline hover:text-brand-600">guide to reading weather data</a> for what these figures mean.
Where does this Harrison climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00283704 near Harrison.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00283704. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
Related
Data sourced from official public datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainClimate Editorial
Every figure on PlainClimate is rendered directly from NOAA 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on NOAA 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.