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Next 14 hours

consensus of the three models

14-day forecast

where the models agree, and where they split

Princeton, NJ is at its warmest in Jul (average highs near 88°F) and coldest in Feb (lows around 29°F), with roughly 48 in of precipitation across the year. Below, compare what NWS, American, European forecast for Princeton right now, and see exactly where they disagree.

We grade every model against the weather that actually happened, so you can see which forecast model is most accurate in United States before you trust any single number.

Princeton climate by month

average daytime high and overnight low across a typical year
Jan
45°
31°
Feb
47°
29°
Mar
53°
35°
Apr
65°
44°
May
73°
52°
Jun
84°
62°
Jul
88°
69°
Aug
83°
65°
Sep
77°
59°
Oct
69°
50°
Nov
55°
39°
Dec
45°
31°

Which forecast is most accurate in Princeton?

CheckWeather Score — graded against the weather that actually happened
ProviderCheckWeather Score🌡 Temp💨 Wind🌧 RainRun by
European logo
European ★ Best
82
/100rank #1
81±1.9°F94±1.8 mph7687% hitECMWF - European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsReading, United Kingdom
American logo
American
62
/100rank #2
75±2.5°F93±2.0 mph2458% hitNOAA / NCEP (United States)College Park, Maryland, USA

The CheckWeather Score blends temperature, wind and rain accuracy — each measured against ERA5 (the recorded weather) over the last 30 days across 1999 cities. Lower error means a higher score. See which forecast model is most accurate in United States, how we measure forecast accuracy, or which model each weather app uses.

Common questions

What's the weather in Princeton today?
On this page we show what NWS, American, European each forecast for Princeton today, side by side and updated live. When all three agree the forecast is reliable; when they split, we flag it so you know the day is genuinely less certain.
Will it rain in Princeton today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from NWS, American, European for Princeton and flag the days where the models disagree on whether showers actually arrive, which is exactly when a single app can catch you out.
Which forecast is most accurate for Princeton?
Over the last 30 days, the European model has been the most accurate for Princeton (CheckWeather Score 82/100), ahead of the American at 62. We grade every model against the recorded weather. See the US accuracy scoreboard for the full method.
What is the warmest month in Princeton?
July is typically the warmest month in Princeton, with average highs around 88°F.
How cold does Princeton get?
The coldest month in Princeton is February, when overnight lows average about 29°F.
How much rain does Princeton get?
Princeton sees roughly 48 in of precipitation a year, with March usually the wettest month.

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