Brainards, New Jersey has a Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation climate (Köppen classification: Dfa). Average annual temperatures range from 41.5 °F (low) to 62.6 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 49.9 Inches. Brainards is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 21 - Apr. 30 through the first frost around Oct. 11 - Oct. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20.6 °F | 38.0 °F | 3.48 in. |
| February | 22.0 °F | 41.2 °F | 2.86 in. |
| March | 28.8 °F | 49.8 °F | 3.8 in. |
| April | 38.6 °F | 62.3 °F | 3.95 in. |
| May | 49.0 °F | 72.3 °F | 4.21 in. |
| June | 58.5 °F | 80.4 °F | 4.76 in. |
| July | 63.3 °F | 85.2 °F | 4.74 in. |
| August | 61.3 °F | 83.2 °F | 4.84 in. |
| September | 54.2 °F | 76.9 °F | 4.79 in. |
| October | 42.7 °F | 65.2 °F | 4.54 in. |
| November | 33.0 °F | 53.9 °F | 3.51 in. |
| December | 25.9 °F | 43.1 °F | 4.43 in. |
| Annual | 41.5 °F | 62.6 °F | 49.91 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 11 - Oct. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 21 - Apr. 30 |
| Average Days With Frost | 125-150 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7a : 0°F to 5°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 6b : -5°F to 0°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Moderate Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation |