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Weather on December 15

Paterson, NJ

55 Years of Data

Avg High
43°F
Avg Low
27°F
Warmest
2015
59°F avg
Coldest
2017
19°F avg

About This Date

December 15th in Paterson, NJ typically brings chilly winter weather, with average highs around 43°F and lows near 27°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest December 15th was in 2015 (59°F average), while the coldest was 2017 (19°F) — a 40°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 42% of December 15th dates historically, with the wettest December 15th recording 3.25" of rain. Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.

Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.

Planning for December 15th in Paterson, NJ? Bring layers as temperatures can vary throughout the day. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.

Warming Trend
0.6°F per decade on this date
YearHighLowAvgPrecipSnow
202530°18°24°
202437°19°28°0.03"
202362°32°47°
202242°27°35°2.44"
202154°29°42°
202040°29°35°
201949°36°42°
201851°44°48°0.2"
2017coldest25°13°19°0.13"
201632°18°25°
2015warmest66°51°59°0.23"
201449°27°38°
201338°27°33°0.74"
201248°26°37°
201156°44°50°
201026°19°23°
200950°40°45°
200864°43°53°0.05"
200734°27°31°
200651°35°43°0.05"
200533°20°0.61"
200433°19°26°
200334°24°29°2.29"
200244°38°41°0.41"
200162°24°43°0.36"
200048°28°38°0.2"
199944°36°40°2.03"
199844°22°33°
199742°20°31°
199645°35°40°0.48"
199526°20°23°0.71"
199440°20°30°0.08"
199351°35°43°0.03"
199242°20°31°
199160°32°46°
199037°19°28°
198929°12°20°
198839°23°31°
198745°33°39°0.13"
198628°22°25°
198535°19°27°
198444°32°38°0.1"
198352°40°46°
198237°15°26°
198135°23°29°3.25"
198036°14°25°
197938°22°30°
197838°26°32°
197748°31°39°2.46"
197633°15°24°
197554°41°47°
197444°26°35°
197352°30°41°
197244°30°37°
197147°34°40°0.25"
55 years of data from PATERSON

Paterson, NJ Temperature Range by Month

Average monthly highs and lows. The shaded band shows the typical daily temperature range.

10°30°50°70°90°JFMAMJJASOND
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Paterson, NJ Monthly Precipitation

Average rainfall and snowfall per month, in inches.

0"7"14"JFMAMJJASOND2.2"0"
Rain (in) Snow (in)

Paterson, NJ Daily Temperature Calendar

Average daily high temperature for every day of the year. Each cell is the climatological mean for that calendar day across 55 years of NOAA data.

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Best Time to Visit Paterson, NJ

Paterson, NJ has no months that meet our "pleasant" threshold — every season has tradeoffs.

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Pleasant (65-82°F, ≤2.5" rain) Mild Less ideal

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