Preakness, New Jersey has a Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation climate (Köppen classification: Dfa). Average annual temperatures range from 6.2 °C (low) to 16.9 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 1269 Millimeters. Preakness is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 through the first frost around Oct. 21 - Oct. 31.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -5.8 °C | 3.4 °C | 93.73 mm |
| February | -4.9 °C | 5 °C | 70.1 mm |
| March | -0.9 °C | 9.4 °C | 109.98 mm |
| April | 4.9 °C | 16.3 °C | 103.63 mm |
| May | 10.3 °C | 22.1 °C | 103.12 mm |
| June | 15.5 °C | 26.8 °C | 125.98 mm |
| July | 18.4 °C | 29.7 °C | 111.25 mm |
| August | 17.4 °C | 28.6 °C | 117.86 mm |
| September | 13.2 °C | 24.8 °C | 113.54 mm |
| October | 6.7 °C | 18.2 °C | 114.3 mm |
| November | 1.5 °C | 11.8 °C | 95.25 mm |
| December | -2.5 °C | 6.2 °C | 110.24 mm |
| Annual | 6.2 °C | 16.9 °C | 1268.98 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 21 - Oct. 31 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 100-125 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7a : -17.8°C to -15°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 6b : -20.6°C to -17.8°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Moderate Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation |