Climate & Weather in Elizabeth
Elizabeth has a real, genuine four-season humid continental climate, consistent with New Jersey's own statewide climate profile.
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Learn moreWarm, humid summers; cold winters
Elizabeth's typical annual temperature range runs approximately 27°F-87°F, rarely below 13°F or above 95°F, with winter daily highs commonly around 45°F.
Moderate snowfall for the region
Elizabeth averages approximately 26 inches of snow annually, against roughly 49 inches of total annual precipitation -- typical for North Jersey's coastal-adjacent corridor.
Four real, distinct seasons
As across North Jersey, Elizabeth experiences four genuinely distinct seasons, partly cloudy year-round.
Key takeaways
- Elizabeth summers reach an average high near 87°F-88°F; winter daily highs run around 45°F.
- Annual snowfall runs approximately 26 inches, against roughly 49 inches of total precipitation.
- Elizabeth experiences four distinct seasons typical of North Jersey.
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