Basking Ridge weather in June
In June, Basking Ridge sees average daytime highs of 79°F and overnight lows near 62°F, with 4.3 in of rain across 11.7 wet days and about 14.9 hours of daylight. It is the 3rd-warmest and 3rd-wettest month of the year here.
Highs climb over the month, from about 76°F in the first days to 83°F by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 24% of the time in June, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 14 h 42 min at the start of June to 14 h 54 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, June is Basking Ridge's 10th-clearest and 10th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Basking Ridge's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 79°
- 3rd warmest
- Overnight low
- 62°
- 10th coldest
- Rainfall
- 4.3 in
- 11.7 wet days
- Daylight
- 14 h 54 min
- 4:31 AM – 7:25 PM
- Cloud cover
- 63%
- 10th clearest
- Wind
- 6 mph
- 10th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.95 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 6.2
- out of 10
Basking Ridge is unincorporated community in New Jersey, United States.
- Density
- 1,217/km²
- people per km²
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in June
Highs climb over the month, from about 76°F in the first days to 83°F by the end.
A typical June day in Basking Ridge reaches about 79°F in the afternoon and slips back to 62°F overnight — a 18°F spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 70°F and 89°F. Set against its neighbours, June runs about 9°F warmer than May and about 5°F cooler than July.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°F) | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 |
| Avg low (°F) | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 66 |
| Avg high (°F) | Avg low (°F) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 76 | 58 |
| 2 | 76 | 58 |
| 3 | 76 | 58 |
| 4 | 76 | 58 |
| 5 | 76 | 59 |
| 6 | 77 | 59 |
| 7 | 77 | 59 |
| 8 | 77 | 60 |
| 9 | 78 | 60 |
| 10 | 78 | 60 |
| 11 | 78 | 60 |
| 12 | 78 | 61 |
| 13 | 79 | 61 |
| 14 | 79 | 61 |
| 15 | 79 | 62 |
| 16 | 80 | 62 |
| 17 | 80 | 62 |
| 18 | 80 | 63 |
| 19 | 80 | 63 |
| 20 | 81 | 63 |
| 21 | 81 | 64 |
| 22 | 81 | 64 |
| 23 | 82 | 64 |
| 24 | 82 | 64 |
| 25 | 82 | 65 |
| 26 | 82 | 65 |
| 27 | 83 | 65 |
| 28 | 83 | 65 |
| 29 | 83 | 65 |
| 30 | 83 | 66 |
How June really feels in Basking Ridge
Once humidity and wind are folded in, June averages 0 days that feel above 90°F and 0 that feel at or below 32°F — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
June sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Basking Ridge weather by month
How June compares with the rest of the year at a glance. June is the 3rd-warmest and 3rd-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°F) | Rainfall (inches) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38° / 24° | 3.5 | 9.2 | 4.8 | 9.4 | 0.0 |
| Feb | 40° / 25° | 3.1 | 8.6 | 4 | 10.4 | 0.1 |
| Mar | 49° / 33° | 4.3 | 10.5 | 3.7 | 11.7 | 1.9 |
| Apr | 60° / 43° | 3.8 | 11.1 | 0.6 | 13.1 | 4.7 |
| May | 70° / 52° | 3.8 | 11.7 | 0 | 14.2 | 6.2 |
| Jun | 79° / 62° | 4.3 | 11.7 | 0 | 14.9 | 6.2 |
| Jul | 84° / 67° | 4.3 | 11 | 0 | 14.6 | 5.3 |
| Aug | 82° / 66° | 4.0 | 10.8 | 0 | 13.6 | 6.0 |
| Sep | 75° / 58° | 4.3 | 9.4 | 0 | 12.3 | 6.9 |
| Oct | 64° / 47° | 4.0 | 9.1 | 0.2 | 10.9 | 5.7 |
| Nov | 52° / 37° | 3.2 | 8 | 0.6 | 9.7 | 2.9 |
| Dec | 42° / 29° | 4.1 | 9.7 | 3.1 | 9.1 | 0.4 |
Cloud cover in June
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 24% of the time in June.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 19% of June, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 57%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 43 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 45 | 47 |
| Cloudier (%) | 57 | 57 | 57 | 56 | 57 | 57 | 59 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 59 | 60 | 59 | 59 | 58 | 58 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 56 | 57 | 57 | 56 | 55 | 55 | 56 | 55 | 53 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 43 | 57 |
| 2 | 43 | 57 |
| 3 | 43 | 57 |
| 4 | 44 | 56 |
| 5 | 43 | 57 |
| 6 | 43 | 57 |
| 7 | 41 | 59 |
| 8 | 40 | 60 |
| 9 | 40 | 60 |
| 10 | 40 | 60 |
| 11 | 40 | 60 |
| 12 | 41 | 59 |
| 13 | 40 | 60 |
| 14 | 41 | 59 |
| 15 | 41 | 59 |
| 16 | 42 | 58 |
| 17 | 42 | 58 |
| 18 | 43 | 57 |
| 19 | 43 | 57 |
| 20 | 43 | 57 |
| 21 | 43 | 57 |
| 22 | 44 | 56 |
| 23 | 43 | 57 |
| 24 | 43 | 57 |
| 25 | 44 | 56 |
| 26 | 45 | 55 |
| 27 | 45 | 55 |
| 28 | 44 | 56 |
| 29 | 45 | 55 |
| 30 | 47 | 53 |
Chance of precipitation in June
Basking Ridge gets around 4.3 in of rain over 11.7 wet days in June. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 38% and peaks near 39% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 37 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 39 |
| 2 | 39 |
| 3 | 39 |
| 4 | 39 |
| 5 | 39 |
| 6 | 39 |
| 7 | 39 |
| 8 | 39 |
| 9 | 39 |
| 10 | 39 |
| 11 | 38 |
| 12 | 38 |
| 13 | 38 |
| 14 | 38 |
| 15 | 38 |
| 16 | 38 |
| 17 | 38 |
| 18 | 38 |
| 19 | 38 |
| 20 | 38 |
| 21 | 38 |
| 22 | 38 |
| 23 | 38 |
| 24 | 38 |
| 25 | 38 |
| 26 | 38 |
| 27 | 38 |
| 28 | 37 |
| 29 | 37 |
| 30 | 37 |
Humidity in June
Most of June feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, June lands in the dry band about 32% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 21% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 51 | 49 | 48 | 47 | 46 | 45 | 44 | 43 | 42 | 40 | 38 | 37 | 35 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
| Comfortable (%) | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 |
| Humid (%) | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 |
| Muggy (%) | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 |
| Oppressive (%) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 51 | 20 | 20 | 9 | 0 |
| 2 | 49 | 20 | 20 | 10 | 0 |
| 3 | 48 | 21 | 20 | 10 | 1 |
| 4 | 47 | 21 | 20 | 11 | 1 |
| 5 | 46 | 21 | 20 | 12 | 1 |
| 6 | 45 | 22 | 20 | 12 | 1 |
| 7 | 44 | 22 | 20 | 13 | 1 |
| 8 | 43 | 23 | 20 | 13 | 1 |
| 9 | 42 | 23 | 20 | 14 | 2 |
| 10 | 40 | 24 | 20 | 15 | 2 |
| 11 | 38 | 24 | 20 | 15 | 2 |
| 12 | 37 | 25 | 21 | 16 | 2 |
| 13 | 35 | 25 | 21 | 17 | 2 |
| 14 | 33 | 25 | 22 | 17 | 3 |
| 15 | 31 | 25 | 23 | 18 | 3 |
| 16 | 30 | 26 | 23 | 19 | 3 |
| 17 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 19 | 3 |
| 18 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 20 | 3 |
| 19 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 3 |
| 20 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 4 |
| 21 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 22 | 4 |
| 22 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 22 | 4 |
| 23 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 4 |
| 24 | 21 | 24 | 27 | 24 | 5 |
| 25 | 20 | 24 | 27 | 24 | 5 |
| 26 | 19 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 5 |
| 27 | 18 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 6 |
| 28 | 18 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 6 |
| 29 | 18 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 7 |
| 30 | 17 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 7 |
Wind in June
Winds average 6 mph in June.
Across June, daily wind ranges from about 6 mph on the calmest days to 6 mph at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (mph) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (mph) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | calm |
| 2 | 6 | calm |
| 3 | 6 | calm |
| 4 | 6 | calm |
| 5 | 6 | calm |
| 6 | 6 | calm |
| 7 | 6 | calm |
| 8 | 6 | calm |
| 9 | 6 | calm |
| 10 | 6 | calm |
| 11 | 6 | calm |
| 12 | 6 | calm |
| 13 | 6 | calm |
| 14 | 6 | calm |
| 15 | 6 | calm |
| 16 | 6 | calm |
| 17 | 6 | calm |
| 18 | 6 | calm |
| 19 | 6 | calm |
| 20 | 6 | calm |
| 21 | 6 | calm |
| 22 | 6 | calm |
| 23 | 6 | calm |
| 24 | 6 | calm |
| 25 | 6 | calm |
| 26 | 6 | calm |
| 27 | 6 | calm |
| 28 | 6 | calm |
| 29 | 6 | calm |
| 30 | 6 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in June
Daylight runs from about 14 h 42 min at the start of June to 14 h 54 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 12 minutes over June. Sunrise moves from 4:35 AM to 4:35 AM, and sunset from 7:16 PM to 7:28 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 14.7 | 14.7 | 14.7 | 14.7 | 14.8 | 14.8 | 14.8 | 14.8 | 14.8 | 14.8 | 14.9 | 14.9 | 14.9 | 14.9 | 14.9 | 14.9 | 14.9 | 14.9 | 14.9 | 14.9 | 14.9 | 14.9 | 14.9 | 14.9 | 14.9 | 14.9 | 14.9 | 14.9 | 14.9 | 14.9 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 4:35 | 4:35 | 4:34 | 4:34 | 4:33 | 4:33 | 4:33 | 4:32 | 4:32 | 4:32 | 4:32 | 4:32 | 4:32 | 4:32 | 4:31 | 4:31 | 4:32 | 4:32 | 4:32 | 4:32 | 4:32 | 4:32 | 4:32 | 4:33 | 4:33 | 4:33 | 4:33 | 4:34 | 4:34 | 4:35 |
| Sunset (PM) | 7:16 | 7:17 | 7:18 | 7:19 | 7:19 | 7:20 | 7:21 | 7:21 | 7:22 | 7:22 | 7:23 | 7:24 | 7:24 | 7:25 | 7:25 | 7:25 | 7:26 | 7:26 | 7:26 | 7:27 | 7:27 | 7:27 | 7:28 | 7:28 | 7:28 | 7:28 | 7:28 | 7:28 | 7:28 | 7:28 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14.7 | 4:35 | 7:16 |
| 2 | 14.7 | 4:35 | 7:17 |
| 3 | 14.7 | 4:34 | 7:18 |
| 4 | 14.7 | 4:34 | 7:19 |
| 5 | 14.8 | 4:33 | 7:19 |
| 6 | 14.8 | 4:33 | 7:20 |
| 7 | 14.8 | 4:33 | 7:21 |
| 8 | 14.8 | 4:32 | 7:21 |
| 9 | 14.8 | 4:32 | 7:22 |
| 10 | 14.8 | 4:32 | 7:22 |
| 11 | 14.9 | 4:32 | 7:23 |
| 12 | 14.9 | 4:32 | 7:24 |
| 13 | 14.9 | 4:32 | 7:24 |
| 14 | 14.9 | 4:32 | 7:25 |
| 15 | 14.9 | 4:31 | 7:25 |
| 16 | 14.9 | 4:31 | 7:25 |
| 17 | 14.9 | 4:32 | 7:26 |
| 18 | 14.9 | 4:32 | 7:26 |
| 19 | 14.9 | 4:32 | 7:26 |
| 20 | 14.9 | 4:32 | 7:27 |
| 21 | 14.9 | 4:32 | 7:27 |
| 22 | 14.9 | 4:32 | 7:27 |
| 23 | 14.9 | 4:32 | 7:28 |
| 24 | 14.9 | 4:33 | 7:28 |
| 25 | 14.9 | 4:33 | 7:28 |
| 26 | 14.9 | 4:33 | 7:28 |
| 27 | 14.9 | 4:33 | 7:28 |
| 28 | 14.9 | 4:34 | 7:28 |
| 29 | 14.9 | 4:34 | 7:28 |
| 30 | 14.9 | 4:35 | 7:28 |
Solar energy in June
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in June, about 5.95 kWh/m² — the sunniest month for solar.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 1.75 kWh/m² to a high of 5.95 kWh/m² in June across the year — June's 5.95 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 18 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 19 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 20 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.1 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Basking Ridge
In June, Basking Ridge sits inside its atlantic hurricane season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Basking Ridge sits in the Atlantic hurricane belt; the season peaks August–October.
Is June a good time to visit Basking Ridge?
Our two travel scores rate June for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
June is a reasonable time to visit Basking Ridge for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Basking Ridge in June
From June's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In June, Basking Ridge sees daytime highs around 79°F and nights near 62°F. Worth packing: light clothes, rain gear and sun protection. About 12 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Basking Ridge in June
The nearest coast averages about 65°F in June — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 36 mi away) is warmest in August at about 74°F and coldest in February near 40°F.
It's comfortable for a long swim from Jun 30 to Sep 26 — about 2.9 months when the water holds above 68°F.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°F) | 43 | 40 | 41 | 46 | 55 | 65 | 72 | 74 | 71 | 63 | 55 | 48 |
| Comfort | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Cool | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Cool | Bracing | Bracing |
| Sea temperature (°F) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43 | Bracing |
| Feb | 40 | Bracing |
| Mar | 41 | Bracing |
| Apr | 46 | Bracing |
| May | 55 | Bracing |
| Jun | 65 | Cool |
| Jul | 72 | Refreshing |
| Aug | 74 | Refreshing |
| Sep | 71 | Refreshing |
| Oct | 63 | Cool |
| Nov | 55 | Bracing |
| Dec | 48 | Bracing |
UV index in Basking Ridge in June
Clear-sky midday UV in June peaks around 8 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Basking Ridge peaks around July 11 at about 8 (very high) — sunscreen and a hat are worth it in the middle of the day. It bottoms out near December 22 at about 1 (low).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 8 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 2 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Level | Low | Moderate | Moderate | High | Very high | Very high | Very high | High | High | Moderate | Moderate | Low |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2 | Low |
| Feb | 3 | Moderate |
| Mar | 5 | Moderate |
| Apr | 6 | High |
| May | 7 | Very high |
| Jun | 8 | Very high |
| Jul | 8 | Very high |
| Aug | 6 | High |
| Sep | 6 | High |
| Oct | 3 | Moderate |
| Nov | 2 | Moderate |
| Dec | 1 | Low |
Air quality in Basking Ridge in June
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where June falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Basking Ridge is worst in July — around 18 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 1.8× the cleanest month (November, 10 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 12 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 12 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12 | Moderate |
| Feb | 15 | Moderate |
| Mar | 16 | Moderate |
| Apr | 16 | Moderate |
| May | 17 | Moderate |
| Jun | 17 | Moderate |
| Jul | 18 | Moderate |
| Aug | 16 | Moderate |
| Sep | 14 | Moderate |
| Oct | 11 | Good |
| Nov | 10 | Good |
| Dec | 12 | Good |
Where is Basking Ridge?
Basking Ridge sits at 40.7°N, 74.5°W, 331 ft above sea level, in United States. The nearest listed city is Warren Township, 6.8 mi away.
Topography around Basking Ridge
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 2, 10 and 50 miles of Basking Ridge.
Within 2 miles, the terrain around Basking Ridge has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 545 ft around an average of 344 ft above sea level; within 10 miles, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,132 ft; within 50 miles, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,323 ft.
The land around Basking Ridge is covered by trees (81%) within 2 miles, trees (79%) within 10 miles, and trees (64%) within 50 miles.
United States travel facts
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 120 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 100% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $90,027
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.8 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 98%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 5.8
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 12.7
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Basking Ridge (40.7062°, -74.5493°, elevation 331 ft), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).