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Weather on December 16

Paterson, NJ

55 Years of Data

Avg High
44°F
Avg Low
29°F
Warmest
2001
56°F avg
Coldest
2016
20°F avg

About This Date

December 16th in Paterson, NJ typically brings chilly winter weather, with average highs around 44°F and lows near 29°F. Over 54 years of records, the warmest December 16th was in 2001 (56°F average), while the coldest was 2016 (20°F) — a 36°F range across recorded history. Precipitation has occurred on 46% of recorded December 16th dates, with snow falling 2% of the time. The last decade has been 1.6°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

The last decade has been 1.6°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

Planning for December 16th in Paterson, NJ? Bring layers as temperatures can vary throughout the day. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.

YearHighLowAvgPrecipSnow
202533°21°27°
202446°34°40°1.52"
202355°33°44°
202244°38°41°1.32"
202164°49°56°
202030°24°27°
201937°32°35°0.15"
201846°36°41°3.35"
201736°17°27°
2016coldest26°14°20°
201552°39°45°
201446°28°37°0.46"
201331°16°24°
201244°41°43°0.76"
201156°35°45°
201028°18°23°
200941°26°34°
200856°29°43°0.63"
200736°23°30°2.39"
200650°30°40°
200544°29°36°6.63"
200442°20°31°
200332°28°30°
200244°36°40°0.03"
2001warmest78°34°56°
200038°28°33°
199946°40°43°0.3"
199841°23°32°
199742°22°32°
199645°38°41°0.03"
199543°33°38°0.56"
199441°23°32°
199347°36°41°0.03"
199244°20°32°
199138°24°31°
199041°27°34°1.65"
198933°14°24°0.53"
198746°35°41°2.13"
198647°25°36°
198534°19°26°
198443°34°38°0.1"
198354°32°43°
198256°22°39°0.56"
198139°30°35°3.07"
198035°17°26°0.28"
197940°23°31°
197848°26°37°
197746°27°36°
197639°25°32°
197559°42°51°0.13"
197440°28°34°0.2"
197340°27°33°
197238°31°34°2.29"1"
197165°46°55°0.05"
54 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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