Metuchen

City / town · New Jersey

Metuchen

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Best timeMay–Oct
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Nearest airportEWR · 14 mi
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Overview

Metuchen is in Middlesex County, New Jersey.

1 places to eat

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Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: May–Oct. Summer highs reach about 86°F; winter lows dip to about 29°F. Cold months (Jan) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Aug and Jul. (climate data from nearby New York City)

Jan: 3.3 in rain3.3"Jan: high 40°F, low 29°F40°29°JanFeb: 2.9 in rain2.9"Feb: high 43°F, low 30°F43°30°FebMar: 4.0 in rain4"Mar: high 50°F, low 36°F50°36°MarApr: 3.9 in rain3.9"Apr: high 61°F, low 46°F61°46°AprMay: 3.6 in rain3.6"May: high 72°F, low 56°F72°56°MayJun: 4.0 in rain4"Jun: high 81°F, low 66°F81°66°JunJul: 4.3 in rain4.3"Jul: high 86°F, low 72°F86°72°JulAug: 4.4 in rain4.4"Aug: high 84°F, low 71°F84°71°AugSep: 3.9 in rain3.9"Sep: high 77°F, low 64°F77°64°SepOct: 3.8 in rain3.8"Oct: high 66°F, low 53°F66°53°OctNov: 3.2 in rain3.2"Nov: high 55°F, low 43°F55°43°NovDec: 4.1 in rain4.1"Dec: high 45°F, low 35°F45°35°Dec

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

  • From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
  • EWR Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark — 14 mi away (major hub). Directions
  • TEB Teterboro Airport, Teterboro — 27 mi away. Directions

The Northeast Corridor run by NJ Transit connects Metuchen with Trenton, New Brunswick, Elizabeth, Newark, Newark Liberty International Airport, New York City, and other destinations.

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    By train

    The Northeast Corridor run by NJ Transit connects Metuchen with Trenton, New Brunswick, Elizabeth, Newark, Newark Liberty International Airport, New York City, and other destinations.

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    📍 Main St & Woodbridge Ave⚠ Last checked Nov 2020 — confirm before you go
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