South River in Summer
In summer (June, July and August), South River sees average daytime highs around 83°F and overnight lows near 66°F, with 12.5 in of rain over about 33 wet days across the season. It is the warmest season of the year and the wettest season of the year.
Over the season highs climb from about 77°F in early June to 82°F by late August. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 26% of the time across summer, and the air most often feels humid.
Summer is South River's best season of the year to visit on our travel score. For the whole year in context, see South River's year-round climate.
- Avg daytime high
- 83°F
- warmest season of the year
- Avg overnight low
- 66°F
- Rainfall
- 12.5 in
- 33 wet days
- Avg wind
- 6 mph
- Travel score
- 5.6
- best season of the year
- Months
- Jun · Jul · Aug
Temperature in South River in Summer
Over the season highs climb from about 77°F in early June to 82°F by late August.
A typical summer day in South River reaches about 83°F and drops to 66°F overnight. The warmest of the three months is July, the coolest June.
How summer really feels in South River
Once humidity and wind are folded in, summer brings about 0 days that feel above 90°F and 0 that feel at or below 32°F.
summer sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
South River weather by month
How the three summer months (June, July and August) compare with the rest of the year — the season's months are highlighted.
| Month | High / Low (°F) | Rainfall (inches) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39° / 26° | 3.3 | 9.2 | 4.1 | 9.4 | 0.0 |
| Feb | 42° / 27° | 3.0 | 8.5 | 3.5 | 10.4 | 0.4 |
| Mar | 50° / 34° | 4.2 | 10.5 | 2.9 | 11.7 | 2.3 |
| Apr | 62° / 44° | 3.7 | 10.7 | 0.3 | 13 | 5.0 |
| May | 71° / 54° | 3.6 | 11.4 | 0 | 14.2 | 6.3 |
| Jun | 81° / 63° | 4.2 | 11.2 | 0 | 14.8 | 6.0 |
| Jul | 86° / 69° | 4.2 | 11.2 | 0 | 14.6 | 4.9 |
| Aug | 83° / 67° | 4.1 | 10.2 | 0 | 13.6 | 5.8 |
| Sep | 76° / 60° | 4.0 | 9.1 | 0 | 12.3 | 6.9 |
| Oct | 65° / 49° | 3.7 | 8.6 | 0.1 | 10.9 | 6.1 |
| Nov | 54° / 38° | 3.0 | 7.9 | 0.4 | 9.8 | 3.4 |
| Dec | 44° / 31° | 4.0 | 9.4 | 2.2 | 9.2 | 0.8 |
Cloud cover in Summer
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 26% of the time across summer.
Chance of precipitation in Summer
South River gets around 12.5 in of rain over 33 wet days across summer. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Humidity in Summer
Most of summer feels humid — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
Wind in Summer
Winds average 6 mph across summer.
Sunrise & sunset in Summer
Daylight runs from about 14 h 42 min in early June to 13 hours by late August. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Solar energy in Summer
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day across summer, about 5.7 kWh/m².
Hazard calendar for South River
In summer, South River overlaps its atlantic hurricane season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
South River sits in the Atlantic hurricane belt; the season peaks August–October.
Is summer a good time to visit South River?
Our two travel scores rate summer for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal), averaged across the three months.
summer is a reasonable time to visit South River for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for South River in Summer
From summer's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In summer, South River sees daytime highs around 83°F and nights near 66°F. Pack light clothes. Worth having: rain gear and sun protection. About 33 days see rain.
Sea temperature near South River in Summer
The nearest coast averages about 70°F across summer — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 27 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 27 — about 3 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 | 64 | 55 | 49 |
| 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 | 64 | Cool |
| Nov | 55 | Bracing |
| Dec | 49 | Bracing |
UV index in South River in Summer
Clear-sky midday UV across summer averages around 7 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in South River 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 21 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 | 3 | 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 | 3 | Moderate |
| Dec | 1 | Low |
Air quality in South River in Summer
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where summer falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in South River 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 South River?
South River sits at 40.4°N, 74.4°W, 82 ft above sea level, in United States. The nearest listed city is Sayreville, 1.9 mi away.
Topography around South River
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 2, 10 and 50 miles of South River.
Within 2 miles, the terrain around South River has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 220 ft around an average of 82 ft above sea level; within 10 miles, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 436 ft; within 50 miles, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,591 ft.
The land around South River is covered by trees (43%) and artificial surfaces (32%) within 2 miles, trees (55%) and artificial surfaces (22%) within 10 miles, and trees (55%) and water (21%) 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 South River (40.4465°, -74.386°, elevation 82 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.