Climate & Weather in Montclair

Montclair has a real, genuine four-season humid continental climate typical of North Jersey, with warm, humid summers and cold, snowy winters.

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Warm, humid summers; cold winters

The typical annual temperature range runs approximately 23°F-85°F, rarely dropping below 10°F or exceeding 92°F, with real seasonal contrasts.

Snowfall somewhat higher than South Jersey

Montclair averages approximately 26 inches of snow annually -- somewhat higher than South Jersey Tier A markets like Camden and Cherry Hill documented in this project -- against approximately 47 inches of total annual precipitation.

Four real, distinct seasons

As across North Jersey, Montclair experiences four genuinely distinct seasons, partly cloudy year-round.

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-25. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.