South River, New Jersey has a Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation climate (Köppen classification: Dfa). Average annual temperatures range from 6.9 °C (low) to 17.9 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 1233.7 Millimeters. South River 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 | -4.6 °C | 4.6 °C | 92.46 mm |
| February | -3.9 °C | 6.2 °C | 71.63 mm |
| March | -0.1 °C | 10.6 °C | 106.93 mm |
| April | 5.4 °C | 17.3 °C | 97.28 mm |
| May | 10.7 °C | 22.8 °C | 102.36 mm |
| June | 15.8 °C | 27.7 °C | 115.32 mm |
| July | 18.9 °C | 30.5 °C | 123.7 mm |
| August | 17.9 °C | 29.3 °C | 116.84 mm |
| September | 14.1 °C | 25.7 °C | 108.2 mm |
| October | 7.6 °C | 19 °C | 104.14 mm |
| November | 2.2 °C | 13.1 °C | 85.6 mm |
| December | -1.7 °C | 7.5 °C | 109.22 mm |
| Annual | 6.9 °C | 17.9 °C | 1233.68 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 | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation |