Ship Bottom, New Jersey has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 48.1 °F (low) to 61.3 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 44.4 Inches. Ship Bottom 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 | 27.4 °F | 41.2 °F | 3.48 in. |
| February | 28.5 °F | 42.3 °F | 2.97 in. |
| March | 34.5 °F | 47.8 °F | 4.35 in. |
| April | 43.9 °F | 57.3 °F | 3.2 in. |
| May | 53.1 °F | 66.5 °F | 3.13 in. |
| June | 63.2 °F | 76.2 °F | 3.54 in. |
| July | 69.2 °F | 81.8 °F | 4.3 in. |
| August | 68.8 °F | 80.8 °F | 4.83 in. |
| September | 63.0 °F | 75.1 °F | 3.41 in. |
| October | 51.2 °F | 64.8 °F | 4.07 in. |
| November | 41.3 °F | 54.9 °F | 3.09 in. |
| December | 32.9 °F | 46.3 °F | 4.06 in. |
| Annual | 48.1 °F | 61.3 °F | 44.43 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 | Extreme Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |