Climate Comfort Score
78/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 56°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Moorestown, NJ Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 56°F
- Avg annual temp
- 78/100
- Comfort score
- 49.3"
- Annual precip
- 203d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Moorestown
Moorestown, New Jersey averages 56°F a year and scores 78/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 74% of U.S. cities.
- 56°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 78/100
- comfort score, milder than 74% of U.S. cities
- 49.3"
- yearly precipitation total
- 203 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
56°F (13°C)
Avg High
66°F
Avg Low
46°F
Annual Precip
49.3"
Comfort Score
78/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
56°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
49.3"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Moorestown) 78.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Moorestown area.
How Moorestown compares to every U.S. city
Moorestown's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
78 Top 26% higher than 74% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Moorestown
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Moorestown captures average conditions across the spread shown, the most recent decade is 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 | 43°F (6°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 3.9" | 24.5 | 0.0 |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 2.7" | 21.9 | 0.0 |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 4.6" | 15.9 | 0.1 |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 3.7" | 4.3 | 0.6 |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 3.6" | 0.6 | 3.0 |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 62°F (16°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 4.4" | 0.0 | 10.6 |
| July | 88°F (31°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 5.4" | 0.0 | 16.3 |
| August | 85°F (30°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 4.6" | 0.0 | 11.2 |
| September | 80°F (26°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 4.3" | 0.0 | 2.9 |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 4.1" | 2.3 | 0.1 |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 3.5" | 10.7 | 0.0 |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 4.5" | 21.7 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 3.9"
11.4 days with precipitation
February 2.7"
9.3 days with precipitation
March 4.6"
10.8 days with precipitation
April 3.7"
11.7 days with precipitation
May 3.6"
11.4 days with precipitation
June 4.4"
10.1 days with precipitation
July 5.4"
10.5 days with precipitation
August 4.6"
9.5 days with precipitation
September 4.3"
9.4 days with precipitation
October 4.1"
9.4 days with precipitation
November 3.5"
9.4 days with precipitation
December 4.5"
11.5 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 1
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 12
50% probability date
Growing Season
203 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
4,521
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,205
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Moorestown's climate means for you
Moorestown runs 56°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 203 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 12 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 4,521 heating and 1,205 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: Moorestown, NJ
In Moorestown, New Jersey, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 56°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 66°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 USC00285728, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Moorestown receives roughly 49.3 inches of precipitation each year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 203 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 12 and the first fall freeze near November 1. For energy use, 4,521 heating degree days and 1,205 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Moorestown scores 78/100 (Good), 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 Moorestown, NJ? ▼
The average annual temperature in Moorestown, New Jersey is 56°F. The warmest month averages 88°F (31°C) and the coldest averages 26°F (-3°C).
How much rain does Moorestown get? ▼
Moorestown receives 49.3 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Moorestown? ▼
Moorestown has a climate comfort score of 78/100 (Good), milder than 74% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Moorestown? ▼
Moorestown has approximately 203 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 12 and the first fall freeze around November 1.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Moorestown? ▼
Moorestown has 4,521 heating degree days and 1,205 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 Moorestown climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00285728 near Moorestown.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00285728. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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