Weather on August 16
Paterson, NJ
55 Years of Data
Avg High
84°F
Avg Low
65°F
Warmest
2002
85°F avg
Coldest
1979
62°F avg
About This Date
August 16th in Paterson, NJ typically brings warm summer weather, with average highs around 84°F and lows near 65°F. Over 54 years of records, the warmest August 16th was in 2002 (85°F average), while the coldest was 1979 (62°F) — a 23°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 31% of August 16th dates historically, with the wettest August 16th recording 1.63" of rain. The last decade has been 1.9°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 1.9°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for August 16th in Paterson, NJ? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
Warming Trend
0.5°F per decade on this date
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 87° | 74° | 80° | — | — |
| 2024 | 90° | 65° | 77° | — | — |
| 2023 | 87° | 70° | 78° | 1.12" | — |
| 2022 | 85° | 61° | 73° | — | — |
| 2021 | 83° | 66° | 74° | — | — |
| 2020 | 74° | 66° | 70° | 0.99" | — |
| 2019 | 85° | 66° | 75° | — | — |
| 2018 | 90° | 71° | 80° | — | — |
| 2017 | 85° | 66° | 75° | — | — |
| 2016 | 91° | 72° | 81° | 0.66" | — |
| 2015 | 93° | 69° | 81° | — | — |
| 2014 | 78° | 53° | 66° | — | — |
| 2013 | 80° | 54° | 67° | — | — |
| 2012 | 85° | 64° | 74° | — | — |
| 2011 | 80° | 64° | 72° | 0.1" | — |
| 2010 | 89° | 68° | 79° | 0.38" | — |
| 2009 | 91° | 69° | 80° | — | — |
| 2008 | 81° | 60° | 70° | 0.03" | — |
| 2007 | 84° | 70° | 77° | — | — |
| 2006 | 85° | 60° | 72° | — | — |
| 2005 | 77° | 68° | 73° | — | — |
| 2004 | 75° | 60° | 68° | 0.33" | — |
| 2003 | 86° | 70° | 78° | — | — |
| 2002warmest | 96° | 74° | 85° | — | — |
| 2001 | 84° | 63° | 73° | — | — |
| 2000 | 81° | 64° | 72° | 0.64" | — |
| 1999 | 77° | 64° | 71° | — | — |
| 1998 | 85° | 68° | 76° | — | — |
| 1997 | 84° | 66° | 75° | — | — |
| 1996 | 84° | 62° | 73° | — | — |
| 1995 | 85° | 65° | 75° | — | — |
| 1994 | 76° | 54° | 65° | — | — |
| 1993 | 94° | 68° | 81° | 0.99" | — |
| 1992 | 82° | 58° | 70° | 0.38" | — |
| 1991 | 82° | 63° | 72° | 0.41" | — |
| 1990 | 84° | 62° | 73° | — | — |
| 1988 | 97° | 71° | 84° | — | — |
| 1987 | 88° | 74° | 81° | — | — |
| 1986 | 82° | 69° | 76° | 0.53" | — |
| 1985 | 96° | 72° | 84° | — | — |
| 1984 | 88° | 64° | 76° | — | — |
| 1983 | 83° | 58° | 70° | — | — |
| 1982 | 84° | 59° | 72° | — | — |
| 1981 | 84° | 70° | 77° | 1.04" | — |
| 1980 | 82° | 62° | 72° | 0.13" | — |
| 1979coldest | 71° | 54° | 62° | — | — |
| 1978 | 91° | 73° | 82° | — | — |
| 1977 | 81° | 59° | 70° | — | — |
| 1976 | 83° | 60° | 71° | 1.63" | — |
| 1975 | 85° | 66° | 75° | 0.41" | — |
| 1974 | 87° | 60° | 74° | — | — |
| 1973 | 78° | 67° | 72° | 0.51" | — |
| 1972 | 81° | 56° | 68° | — | — |
| 1971 | 81° | 59° | 70° | — | — |
54 years of data from PATERSON