Weather in Fieldsboro, New Jersey
Roses open along the stoops. Day 59 of spring. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →
- TodayMay 16Overcast—83°46°
- SundayMay 17Overcast—90°62°
- MondayMay 18Light Drizzle—96°64°
- TuesdayMay 19Light Drizzle—96°68°
- WednesdayMay 20Heavy Rain68%93°63°
- ThursdayMay 21Overcast50%75°54°
- FridayMay 22Drizzle28%62°49°
- PM 2.5
- 10.0 μg/m³
- PM 10
- 10.8 μg/m³
- NO₂
- 7.7 μg/m³
- Ozone
- 102.0 μg/m³
- UV Index
- 0.0 Low
When the dew is on the grass, rain will never come to pass.
- Moonrise
- 9:46 AM
- Moonset
- 12:35 AM
- In sign
- ♊︎ Gemini
Roses open along the stoops
Fieldsboro at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 70°F — typical for the season
- Last frost: April 17 (climatological average for this latitude)
- Microseason: 28 of 72, May 16–20
- Planting window: Direct sow okra, melons, and southern peas. Thin carrot rows.
Right now in the garden
Warm-season window is open
As of May 17, the last spring frost has passed for most years. Transplant tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, basil, and cucurbits (cucumbers, squash, melons) now. Direct-sow beans and corn into warm soil.
Planting calendar
| Month | Plant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|
| January | — | — |
| February | — | — |
| March | — | — |
| April | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes | — |
| May | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| June | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| July | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| August | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| September | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| October | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | winter squash, tomatoes (last) |
| November | — | — |
| December | — | — |
A year in weather
Fieldsboro's warmest month is July (~76°F mean) and its coldest is January (~31°F). Rainfall peaks in July (4.8 inches) and bottoms out in February (2.8 inches).
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31° | 3.6″ | 7 |
| February | 33° | 2.8″ | 5 |
| March | 41° | 4.4″ | 8 |
| April | 52° | 3.6″ | 7 |
| May | 61° | 3.5″ | 7 |
| June | 71° | 4.7″ | 7 |
| July | 76° | 4.8″ | 6 |
| August | 74° | 4.3″ | 6 |
| September | 67° | 4.1″ | 7 |
| October | 55° | 4.0″ | 5 |
| November | 45° | 3.2″ | 6 |
| December | 35° | 4.3″ | 7 |
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Fieldsboro?
- Fieldsboro's last spring frost typically falls around mid-April, and the first fall frost arrives around mid-November.
- What is the rainy season in Fieldsboro?
- July is the wettest month with about 4.8 inches of rain on average; the city receives roughly 47 inches annually.
- What is the warmest month in Fieldsboro?
- July is typically warmest, averaging about 76°F.
- What is the coldest month in Fieldsboro?
- January is typically coldest, averaging about 31°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Fieldsboro?
- Cool-season crops (peas, lettuce) can be sown around the last spring frost (mid-April); warm-season crops (tomatoes, peppers) wait until 1–2 weeks after.
- How many rainy days does Fieldsboro get?
- Fieldsboro averages about 76 rainy days per year.
- What hardiness zone is Fieldsboro?
- Fieldsboro's USDA hardiness zone is determined by its lowest average winter temperature; check the USDA's online lookup with the city ZIP for the current zone designation.
Climate
Fieldsboro, New Jersey sits in a warm-summer humid continental climate zone. January means hover near 31°F while July averages 76°F — a 45°F seasonal swing.
Across the year, Fieldsboro receives about 47 inches of precipitation spread over roughly 76 rainy days.
The rhythm of the year is set by latitude (40.1°N), proximity to large water bodies, and elevation — all of which shape what grows here, when frost is likely, and what the weather story looks like day to day.