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Trenton Mercer CO, NJ Climate

Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 normals →

30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).

Trenton Mercer CO, New Jersey has an average annual temperature of 54°F and a climate comfort score of 62/100 (Good). Annual precipitation totals 45.6", including 26.6" of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year normals (1991–2020).

Avg Temperature

54°F (12°C)

Avg High

63°F

Avg Low

45°F

Annual Precip

45.6"

Annual Snow

26.6"

Comfort Score

62/100

Good

Climate Comfort Score

62/100

Good

Avg Annual Temperature

54°F

30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)

Annual Precipitation

45.6"

Plus 26.6" of snow

Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Trenton Mercer CO) 62.0%
National median (≈55)

PlainClimate composite — temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Trenton Mercer CO area.

Warming context for Trenton Mercer CO

Methodology

How the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Trenton Mercer CO captures average conditions across the spread shown — the most recent decade is warmer than the 30-year mean.

Warming context — U.S. vs global, with Paris reference lines Anomaly chart from 1900 to 2024. Local series shows warming of 0.11 °C per decade versus a global rate of 0.11 °C per decade (ratio 1.00). Paris Agreement thresholds at 1.5 and 2.0 °C are dashed. -1.0°C -0.5°C +0.0°C +0.5°C +1.0°C +1.5°C +2.0°C +2.5°C Paris 1.5°C Paris 2.0°C 1900192019401960198020002020
  • 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
Sources: NOAA NCEI, NASA GISTEMP. Paris thresholds per IPCC AR6 WG1.

Monthly Temperatures

Average daily high and low temperatures by month

Month Avg High Avg Low Mean
January 40°F (4°C) 24°F (-4°C) 32°F (0°C)
February 43°F (6°C) 26°F (-3°C) 34°F (1°C)
March 51°F (10°C) 33°F (0°C) 42°F (5°C)
April 63°F (17°C) 42°F (6°C) 53°F (11°C)
May 72°F (22°C) 52°F (11°C) 62°F (17°C)
June 81°F (27°C) 61°F (16°C) 71°F (22°C)
July 86°F (30°C) 67°F (19°C) 76°F (25°C)
August 84°F (29°C) 65°F (18°C) 74°F (24°C)
September 77°F (25°C) 58°F (14°C) 67°F (20°C)
October 66°F (19°C) 46°F (8°C) 56°F (13°C)
November 55°F (13°C) 36°F (2°C) 45°F (7°C)
December 44°F (7°C) 29°F (-1°C) 37°F (3°C)

Monthly Precipitation

Average monthly rainfall and snowfall

January 3.3"

Snow: 8.2"

10.2 days with precipitation

February 2.6"

Snow: 8.7"

10.2 days with precipitation

March 4.0"

Snow: 4.0"

11.0 days with precipitation

April 3.6"

Snow: 0.5"

11.5 days with precipitation

May 4.0"

12.0 days with precipitation

June 4.3"

12.0 days with precipitation

July 4.4"

10.8 days with precipitation

August 4.2"

10.0 days with precipitation

September 4.0"

8.6 days with precipitation

October 3.8"

Snow: 0.1"

10.0 days with precipitation

November 3.2"

Snow: 0.5"

8.5 days with precipitation

December 4.0"

Snow: 4.6"

11.0 days with precipitation

Frost Dates & Growing Season

First Fall Freeze

November 1

50% probability date

Last Spring Freeze

April 10

50% probability date

Heating & Cooling Degree Days

Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling

Heating Degree Days

4,977

Higher = more heating needed

Cooling Degree Days

1,050

Higher = more cooling needed

Warmest Month

July

Coldest Month

January

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Climate Guides

Climate Insight: Trenton Mercer CO, NJ

The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Trenton Mercer CO, New Jersey as a location with an annual average temperature of 54°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 63°F to a mean daily low of 45°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USW00014792, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.

Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Trenton Mercer CO receives roughly 45.6 inches of precipitation each year, with 26.6 inches typically falling as snow. Growing-season length varies with elevation and microclimate, with the last spring freeze near April 10 and the first fall freeze near November 1. For energy use, 4,977 heating degree days and 1,050 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.

On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Trenton Mercer CO scores 62/100 (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 Trenton Mercer CO, NJ?
The average annual temperature in Trenton Mercer CO, New Jersey is 54°F. The warmest month averages 86°F (30°C) and the coldest averages 24°F (-4°C).
How much rain does Trenton Mercer CO get?
Trenton Mercer CO receives 45.6 inches of precipitation annually, including 26.6 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Trenton Mercer CO?
Trenton Mercer CO has a climate comfort score of 62/100 (Good). This score considers temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, and extreme weather frequency.
When is the growing season in Trenton Mercer CO?
Growing season data is not available for Trenton Mercer CO.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Trenton Mercer CO?
Trenton Mercer CO has 4,977 heating degree days and 1,050 cooling degree days annually. Higher heating degree days indicate greater winter energy demand, while higher cooling degree days indicate greater summer cooling needs.
Where does this Trenton Mercer CO climate data come from?
All climate data comes from NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1, covering the 30-year period from 1991 to 2020. Data is collected from weather station USW00014792. These 30-year averages are the standard reference for typical weather conditions.

Data Sources

Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00014792. For informational purposes only.

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