Trenton: Geography and Climate

Trenton, located in west-central New Jersey, lies on the east bank of the Delaware River, about 30 miles northeast of Philadelphia and 60 miles southwest of New York City. Trenton is situated on a plateau at the Delaware's navigable head. The city itself is bisected by Assunpink Creek. Trenton's climate is largely continental and subject to winds from the interior of the country. To the west are the Appalachian Mountains, which temper storm activity. Annual snowfall is about 23 inches.

Area: 7.66 square miles (2000)

Elevation: 35 to 42 feet above sea level

Average Temperatures: January, 32.2° F; July, 76.2° F; annual average, 54.4° F

Average Annual Precipitation: 42.2 inches of rain; 23 inches of snow