Climate Comfort Score
53/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 53°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Wertsville, NJ Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 53°F
- Avg annual temp
- 53/100
- Comfort score
- 51.0"
- Annual precip
- 194d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Wertsville
Wertsville, New Jersey averages 53°F a year and scores 53/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 26% of U.S. cities.
- 53°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 53/100
- comfort score, milder than 26% of U.S. cities
- 51.0"
- annual precipitation · 24" snow
- 194 days
- growing season, frost-free days
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
53°F (11°C)
Avg High
62°F
Avg Low
43°F
Annual Precip
51.0"
Annual Snow
23.9"
Comfort Score
53/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
53°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
51.0"
Plus 23.9" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Wertsville) 53.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Wertsville area.
How Wertsville compares to every U.S. city
Wertsville'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
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Wertsville
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Wertsville's current NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits within that longer spread, and the most recent decade runs 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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 22°F (-6°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.8" | 5.9" | 26.5 | 0.0 |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 3.0" | 8.3" | 24.6 | 0.0 |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 4.3" | 3.9" | 20.9 | 0.0 |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 4.0" | 0.9" | 5.7 | 0.1 |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 4.3" | 0.0" | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 4.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 3.2 |
| July | 85°F (30°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 5.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 7.2 |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 4.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 4.2 |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 4.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.5 |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 4.4" | 0.0" | 2.8 | 0.0 |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 35°F (1°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 3.5" | 0.3" | 14.0 | 0.0 |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 4.6" | 4.6" | 23.6 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 3.8"
Snow: 5.9"
10.9 days with precipitation
February 3.0"
Snow: 8.3"
9.6 days with precipitation
March 4.3"
Snow: 3.9"
10.9 days with precipitation
April 4.0"
Snow: 0.9"
11.9 days with precipitation
May 4.3"
13.3 days with precipitation
June 4.7"
12.1 days with precipitation
July 5.5"
11.1 days with precipitation
August 4.3"
10.7 days with precipitation
September 4.5"
9.2 days with precipitation
October 4.4"
11.0 days with precipitation
November 3.5"
Snow: 0.3"
8.9 days with precipitation
December 4.6"
Snow: 4.6"
11.2 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 27
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 16
50% probability date
Growing Season
194 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,411
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
871
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Wertsville's climate means for you
Wertsville runs 53°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 194 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 16 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,411 heating and 871 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: Wertsville, NJ
An annual average temperature of 53°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 62°F to a mean daily low of 43°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Wertsville, New Jersey. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USC00289363 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Beyond temperature, Wertsville averages 51.0 inches of precipitation annually, with 23.9 inches typically falling as snow - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 194 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 16 and the first fall freeze near October 27. Turning to energy use, 5,411 heating degree days and 871 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Wertsville scores 53/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above are the practical planning tool: mild highs and lows land in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat peaks in summer, and January-driven cold sets in over deep winter. These are thirty-year averages, not a forecast - any single year can run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Wertsville, NJ? ▼
The average annual temperature in Wertsville, New Jersey is 53°F. The warmest month averages 85°F (30°C) and the coldest averages 22°F (-6°C).
How much rain does Wertsville get? ▼
Wertsville receives 51.0 inches of precipitation annually, including 23.9 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Wertsville? ▼
Wertsville 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 Wertsville? ▼
Wertsville has approximately 194 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 16 and the first fall freeze around October 27.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Wertsville? ▼
Wertsville has 5,411 heating degree days and 871 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 Wertsville climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00289363 near Wertsville.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00289363. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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