Stanhope, New Jersey has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 5.2 °C (low) to 15.6 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 1295.1 Millimeters. Stanhope is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 1 - May 10 through the first frost around Oct. 1 - Oct. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -7.1 °C | 2.1 °C | 94.49 mm |
| February | -6.5 °C | 3.4 °C | 78.49 mm |
| March | -2.3 °C | 8.1 °C | 106.93 mm |
| April | 3.9 °C | 15.3 °C | 99.82 mm |
| May | 9.4 °C | 20.9 °C | 103.38 mm |
| June | 15.2 °C | 26 °C | 131.57 mm |
| July | 17.2 °C | 28.5 °C | 115.06 mm |
| August | 16.5 °C | 27.4 °C | 122.94 mm |
| September | 12.4 °C | 23.6 °C | 123.95 mm |
| October | 6.1 °C | 16.9 °C | 114.55 mm |
| November | 0.7 °C | 10.7 °C | 90.42 mm |
| December | -3.3 °C | 4.8 °C | 113.54 mm |
| Annual | 5.2 °C | 15.6 °C | 1295.14 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 1 - Oct. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - May 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 125-150 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6b : -20.6°C to -17.8°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 6a : -23.3°C to -20.6°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Abnormally Dry |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |