Ship Bottom, New Jersey has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 8.9 °C (low) to 16.3 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 1128.5 Millimeters. Ship Bottom is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 1 - Apr. 10 through the first frost around Nov. 1 - Nov. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -2.6 °C | 5.1 °C | 88.39 mm |
| February | -1.9 °C | 5.7 °C | 75.44 mm |
| March | 1.4 °C | 8.8 °C | 110.49 mm |
| April | 6.6 °C | 14.1 °C | 81.28 mm |
| May | 11.7 °C | 19.2 °C | 79.5 mm |
| June | 17.3 °C | 24.6 °C | 89.92 mm |
| July | 20.7 °C | 27.7 °C | 109.22 mm |
| August | 20.4 °C | 27.1 °C | 122.68 mm |
| September | 17.2 °C | 23.9 °C | 86.61 mm |
| October | 10.7 °C | 18.2 °C | 103.38 mm |
| November | 5.2 °C | 12.7 °C | 78.49 mm |
| December | 0.5 °C | 7.9 °C | 103.12 mm |
| Annual | 8.9 °C | 16.3 °C | 1128.52 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 1 - Nov. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 1 - Apr. 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 50-75 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7b : -15°C to -12.2°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 7b : -15°C to -12.2°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Extreme Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |