| 2023 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 7b: 5°F to 10°F Zone 7a: 0°F to 5°F | |
| 2012 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 6b: -5°F to 0°F Zone 7b: 5°F to 10°F Zone 7a: 0°F to 5°F | |
| 1990 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 7b: 5F to 10F | |
| Average First Frost Date: | Nov. 1 - Nov. 10 | |
| Average Last Frost Date: | Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 | |
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone: | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | |
| Ecoregion: | 84c - Barrier Islands - Coastal Marshes | |
| Current Drought Status: | Exceptional Drought | |
| Heat Zone Days: | 1 - 7 days Over 86°F |
Annual Climate Data for ZIP Code 08731 - Forked River, NJ | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 22 | 24 | 31 | 39 | 49 | 59 | 65 | 63 | 56 | 44 | 36 | 27 | 43 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 41 | 43 | 51 | 61 | 71 | 80 | 86 | 84 | 77 | 67 | 56 | 46 | 64 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 4.14 | 3.26 | 4.33 | 4.03 | 4.04 | 3.44 | 4.49 | 4.83 | 3.89 | 3.55 | 3.89 | 3.95 | 47.82 |