New Jersey, United States
Elizabeth
Elizabeth is a city in New Jersey, United States, close to the sea. It has a population of about 137,298 (2020). The climate is classified as humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now58°F
Best timeApr · Sep–Oct
Population137,298
Local time11:23
40.66° N, 74.21° WElevation 20 ftUTC−4 · Eastern Daylight Time
Postal codes07201–07202, 07207–07208October: high / low66° / 47°
Rain this month101mm
Sea this month63°
Best timeApr · Sep–Oct
Best: Apr · Sep–Oct. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Elizabeth at a glance
Sunrise · sunset07:16 · 18:0810 h 52 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 16:14Northern lights tonightUnlikely tonightKp needed: 6.2Next holiday3 NovemberElection DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitApr · Sep–Oct
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month87°F
Average high in July
Coolest month25°F
Average low in January
Wettest monthJune
102 mm of rain
Driest monthFebruary
80 mm of rain
Warmest sea74°F
August
Monuments nearby10+
within 2.8 km
Weather in Elizabeth
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
58°F
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 12 km/h · humidity 44%
Today22 Oct67°44°
Fri23 Oct59°42°
Sat24 Oct60°38°
Sun25 Oct65°39°
Mon26 Oct70°43°
Tue27 Oct59°46°
Wed28 Oct60°38°
Thu29 Oct67°42°
Fri30 Oct61°49°
Sat31 Oct59°40°
When to go to Elizabeth
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 33 | 33 | 30 | 66 | 66 | 55 | 48 | 51 | 74 | 76 | 48 | 30 |
| High | 40° | 43° | 51° | 63° | 73° | 82° | 87° | 84° | 78° | 66° | 55° | 45° |
| Low | 25° | 26° | 33° | 43° | 53° | 62° | 68° | 66° | 59° | 47° | 38° | 30° |
| Rain (mm) | 85 | 80 | 108 | 105 | 101 | 102 | 121 | 108 | 106 | 101 | 96 | 101 |
| Wet days | 9 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 |
| Sea | 43° | 40° | 41° | 46° | 55° | 65° | 72° | 74° | 71° | 63° | 55° | 48° |
What's on in Elizabeth
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Elizabeth
0.6 km
Elizabeth station
0.4 km
Hersch TowerBuilt 1931
1.4 km
Charles N. Fowler House0.4 km
St. John's Parsonage
0.5 km
First Presbyterian Church of Elizabeth
0.5 km
Union County Courthouse, ElizabethBuilt 1931
Museum1.9 km
42 Aberdeen Road
Museum9.4 km
The Newark Museum of ArtBuilt 1909More museums: Belcher Ogden Mansion · Bonnel House Historical Museum · Liberty Hall Museum
Outdoors around Elizabeth
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Washington RockViewpoints
0.5 kmMethod Climbing GymClimbing
0.8 kmSeaQuestAquariums
1.2 kmCrater ViewViewpoints
1.5 kmWatsessing Splash ParkWater parks
1.7 kmShady Rest Country ClubGolf courses
1.9 kmBig Snow American DreamSki area · 0 km of pistes · 4 lifts
20 kmNature around Elizabeth
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of United States seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Elizabeth
Earthquakes around Elizabeth
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Tropical storms · Elizabeth
C1Hurricane Isaias (2020)79 km · 102 km/hTSTropical Storm Fay (2020)52 km · 65 km/hTSTropical Storm Andrea (2013)100 km · 74 km/hC3Hurricane Irene (2011)19 km · 102 km/hC1Hurricane Hanna (2008)78 km · 83 km/hC4Hurricane Floyd (1999)60 km · 93 km/hC3Hurricane Bertha (1996)57 km · 111 km/hC4Hurricane Gloria (1985)77 km · 139 km/h
Universities and research institutes
Yeshiva and Kollel Be'er Yitzchok of ElizabethUniversity or college
Towns and villages around Elizabeth
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Union Square0.9 kmElmora1.4 kmCrane Square2 kmLiberty Square2.1 kmElizabethport2.5 kmBayway2.8 kmHillside3.9 kmRoselle4.3 kmRoselle Park4.5 kmGrasselli5.4 kmLinden5.5 kmUnion5.8 kmTremley5.9 kmStaten Island Junction6.5 kmKenilworth6.9 kmPark Village6.9 kmTremley Point6.9 kmUnionburg7.5 kmRahway8.4 kmGlendinning Homes9.1 kmGarwood9.6 kmMilltown9.9 kmMadison Hill10 kmWestfield12 kmGoodmans Crossing12 kmMountainside12 kmTremont Park13 kmOverlook13 kmSummit14 kmFanwood15 kmWoodland Park15 km
Elizabeth from above
Around Elizabeth36 places to see, do and reach nearby
Passaic RiverNature5.9 miHackensack RiverNature6.3 miElizabeth River, New JerseyNature3.3 miRahway RiverNature4.8 miMarshes CreekNature4.4 miSouth Branch Rahway RiverNature5.5 miPrall's IslandNature3.8 miShooters IslandNature3.0 miWatnong MountainMountain20 miGoffle HillMountain22 miNavesink HighlandsMountain20 miBig Snow American DreamSki area12 miElizabeth stationMonument0.3 miHersch TowerMonument0.3 miCharles N. Fowler HouseMonument0.9 miSt. John's ParsonageMonument0.3 miFirst Presbyterian Church of ElizabethMonument0.3 miUnion County Courthouse, ElizabethMonument0.3 miJames Townley HouseMonument1.8 miBoxwood HallMonumentunder 0.1 mi42 Aberdeen RoadMuseum1.2 miThe Newark Museum of ArtMuseum5.8 miJacques Marchais Museum of Tibetan ArtMuseum7.1 miStatue of Liberty MuseumMuseum8.8 miGrammy Museum ExperienceMuseum5.2 miElizabethStation0.4 miNorth ElizabethStation1.1 miTerminal AStation1.9 miFuture Carteret Ferry TerminalFerry port6.3 miGreenville Transfer BridgeFerry port7.3 miNew York CityPlace11 miBrooklynPlace14 miManhattanPlace15 miStaten IslandPlace7.9 miNewarkPlace5.3 miJersey CityPlace8.3 mi
Postal codes
07201–0720207207–07208
Getting to Elizabeth
Newark Liberty International AirportEWR
4.4 kmTeterboro AirportTEB
24 kmLaGuardia AirportLGA
31 kmElizabethRailway station
0.6 kmNorth ElizabethRailway station
1.8 kmTerminal ARailway station
3.1 kmFuture Carteret Ferry TerminalFerry port
10 kmGreenville Transfer Bridge65th Street Transfer Bridge
12 kmPlaces near Elizabeth
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Elizabeth?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, September and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Elizabeth.
What is the hottest month in Elizabeth?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F and lows of 68°F.
What is the coldest month in Elizabeth?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 40°F and lows of 25°F.
What is the rainiest month in Elizabeth?
June is the wettest month with about 4.0 in of precipitation on 14 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Elizabeth?
The sea is warmest in August at about 74°F and coolest in February at about 40°F.
What is the postal code of Elizabeth?
Elizabeth has 4 postal codes: 07201–07202, 07207–07208.