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Princeton weather in numbers

measured normals and 10 years of recorded weather

Princeton swings 62°F across the year, from 86°F highs in July to 24°F lows in February, and July is usually the wettest month in a year that brings about 51 in of precipitation. Over 10 years of recorded weather it averages 112 days a year at 77°F or above, 44 of them at 86°F or above, 84 frost nights, and rain on 132 days.

Warmest month
July
86°F average high
Coldest month
February
24°F average low
Wettest month
July
51 in a year
Comfortable
4 months
April, May, September and October
Residents
30,000
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Most accurate here
European
92/100 CheckWeather Score
Warm days
112 days
a year at 77°F or above
Frost nights
84 nights
a year below 32°F
Rain days
132 days
a year with 0.04 in or more

Day counts are from the ERA5 reanalysis for Princeton’s grid square, 2016 to 2025, counted the same way for every city so the numbers compare. A reanalysis square is an area, not a weather station, so it is good for counting days and not for a single day’s record.

The weather map: all three models at once

NWS, American, European side by side around Princeton and nearby towns.Live rain radar →
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Princeton hourly forecast: next 14 hours

consensus of the three models

Rain in the next 24 hours, model by model

each model's own hourly precipitation, side by side

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Princeton 10-day forecast, out to 14 days

where the models agree, and where they split

Princeton, New Jersey (NJ) is at its warmest in Jul (average highs near 86°F) and coldest in Feb (lows around 24°F), with roughly 51 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 (1991-2020)
Jan
39°
25°
Feb
42°
24°
Mar
50°
32°
Apr
62°
41°
May
72°
51°
Jun
83°
61°
Jul
86°
67°
Aug
83°
65°
Sep
76°
58°
Oct
66°
47°
Nov
53°
37°
Dec
43°
29°

Source: 1991-2020 averages, ERA5 for this place adjusted with NASA POWER.

How the weather around Princeton has changed since 1995

Princeton sits in the same roughly 50 km square of NASA's reanalysis as Staten Island. That square ran 1.6°F warmer in 2015-2024 than in 1995-2004. See the full 30-year picture on the Staten Island page.

Which forecast is most accurate in Princeton?

CheckWeather Score, graded against the weather that actually happened
ProviderCheckWeather-scoreTempWindRainRun by
European logo
European ★ Best
92
/100rank #1
91±0.9°F97±0.9 mph8994% hitECMWF - European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsReading, United Kingdom
American logo
American
91
/100rank #2
89±1.1°F96±1.3 mph8994% 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.

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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 92/100), ahead of the American at 91. 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 86°F.
How cold does Princeton get?
The coldest month in Princeton is February, when overnight lows average about 24°F.
How much rain does Princeton get?
Princeton sees roughly 51 in of precipitation a year, with July usually the wettest month.

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