NJ Weather Info

  • The Record Cold of December 1989 in Toms River, NJ

    Following a rare Thanksgiving Day snowstorm on the New Jersey shore in 1989, arctic air plunged into the region, beginning the coldest month on record for the Bellcrest section of Toms River, NJ (where temperature records extend back to 1978). For the next five weeks, wave after wave of bitter arctic air spilled into the…

  • Meteorological Fall 2023 in Toms River, NJ

    In contrast to the rest of the Northern Hemisphere, meteorologists consider fall to stretch from September 1st to November 30th, inclusive. This is done primarily to make calculations of parameters simpler and more consistent (as the first day of each season can vary slightly, resulting in difficulties comparing seasonal averages). During meteorological fall, conditions can…

  • Reviewing November 2023 Weather in Toms River, NJ

    November 2023 was colder than normal in the Bellcrest section of Toms River, NJ. However, while the month was colder than normal, temperatures during November resembled a wild roller coaster ride. Starting much cooler than normal for the first three days, temperatures jumped back above normal through the 1st third of the month. Another drop…

  • Comparing the Davis Instruments Vantage 2 Pro and Tempest Weather System in Toms River, NJ

    Background My brother and I have maintained weather stations in the Bellcrest section of NJ for more than 40 years. In the early years, our weather station consisted of store bought thermometers, sited as carefully as possible to minimize exposure to the sun. School and work often interrupted our ability to keep a vigilant weather…