Forked River, New Jersey has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 45.8 °F (low) to 63.4 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 50.1 Inches. Forked River is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 1 - Apr. 10 through the first frost around Nov. 1 - Nov. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.1 °F | 41.7 °F | 4.09 in. |
| February | 25.9 °F | 43.8 °F | 3.29 in. |
| March | 32.4 °F | 50.1 °F | 5.12 in. |
| April | 42.1 °F | 60.9 °F | 3.49 in. |
| May | 51.5 °F | 70.2 °F | 3.85 in. |
| June | 61.3 °F | 80.0 °F | 4.19 in. |
| July | 67.3 °F | 84.6 °F | 4.41 in. |
| August | 66.5 °F | 83.0 °F | 4.78 in. |
| September | 60.3 °F | 76.9 °F | 3.6 in. |
| October | 48.4 °F | 66.3 °F | 4.63 in. |
| November | 38.0 °F | 56.1 °F | 3.76 in. |
| December | 30.3 °F | 47.2 °F | 4.84 in. |
| Annual | 45.8 °F | 63.4 °F | 50.05 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 1 - Nov. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 1 - Apr. 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 50-75 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7b : 5°F to 10°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 7b : 5°F to 10°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |