Climate Comfort Score
58/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 54°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Long Branch-oakhurst, NJ Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 54°F
- Avg annual temp
- 58/100
- Comfort score
- 52.5"
- Annual precip
- 208d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Long Branch-oakhurst
Long Branch-oakhurst, New Jersey averages 54°F a year and scores 58/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 38% of U.S. cities.
- 54°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 58/100
- comfort score, milder than 38% of U.S. cities
- 52.5"
- yearly precipitation total
- 208 days
- frost-free days per growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
54°F (12°C)
Avg High
62°F
Avg Low
45°F
Annual Precip
52.5"
Comfort Score
58/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
54°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
52.5"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Long Branch-oakhurst) 58.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Long Branch-oakhurst area.
How Long Branch-oakhurst compares to every U.S. city
Long Branch-oakhurst's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
58 Top 62% higher than 38% 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 Long Branch-oakhurst
MethodologyLong Branch-oakhurst's NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits inside a longer story: U.S. land temperatures have been tracking (and drifting from) the global mean since 1900, and the chart below shows that spread, with the most recent decade running warmer than the 30-year mean.
- 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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 4.2" | 23.7 | 0.0 |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 35°F (1°C) | 3.3" | 21.1 | 0.0 |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 4.3" | 16.0 | 0.0 |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 3.9" | 3.0 | 0.0 |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 4.1" | 0.0 | 0.5 |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 4.3" | 0.0 | 2.2 |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 4.4" | 0.0 | 6.0 |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 65°F (19°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 6.3" | 0.0 | 3.4 |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 4.3" | 0.0 | 0.7 |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 4.7" | 0.6 | 0.0 |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 3.8" | 9.3 | 0.0 |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 38°F (4°C) | 4.8" | 20.6 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 4.2"
11.0 days with precipitation
February 3.3"
8.8 days with precipitation
March 4.3"
9.8 days with precipitation
April 3.9"
11.2 days with precipitation
May 4.1"
11.7 days with precipitation
June 4.3"
10.4 days with precipitation
July 4.4"
9.3 days with precipitation
August 6.3"
9.0 days with precipitation
September 4.3"
8.8 days with precipitation
October 4.7"
9.9 days with precipitation
November 3.8"
9.2 days with precipitation
December 4.8"
10.4 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 3
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 9
50% probability date
Growing Season
208 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
4,986
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
913
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Long Branch-oakhurst's climate means for you
Long Branch-oakhurst runs 54°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 208 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 9 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 4,986 heating and 913 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: Long Branch-oakhurst, NJ
Based on station USC00284987 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Long Branch-oakhurst, New Jersey averages 54°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 62°F to a mean daily low of 45°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Because these figures are thirty-year averages rather than any single year's readings, they describe the typical month, not a forecast for it.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Long Branch-oakhurst receives roughly 52.5 inches of precipitation each year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 208 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 9 and the first fall freeze near November 3. For energy use, 4,986 heating degree days and 913 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Long Branch-oakhurst scores 58/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows in the monthly tables above, summer brings July-driven heat, and winter brings January-driven cold - use that rhythm for planning. These figures are thirty-year averages rather than forecasts, so a specific year may still run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than what's shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Long Branch-oakhurst, NJ? ▼
The average annual temperature in Long Branch-oakhurst, New Jersey is 54°F. The warmest month averages 84°F (29°C) and the coldest averages 25°F (-4°C).
How much rain does Long Branch-oakhurst get? ▼
Long Branch-oakhurst receives 52.5 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Long Branch-oakhurst? ▼
Long Branch-oakhurst has a climate comfort score of 58/100 (Moderate), milder than 38% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Long Branch-oakhurst? ▼
Long Branch-oakhurst has approximately 208 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 9 and the first fall freeze around November 3.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Long Branch-oakhurst? ▼
Long Branch-oakhurst has 4,986 heating degree days and 913 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 Long Branch-oakhurst climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00284987 near Long Branch-oakhurst.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00284987. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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