Weather on August 17
Paterson, NJ
55 Years of Data
Avg High
85°F
Avg Low
65°F
Warmest
2002
85°F avg
Coldest
1979
61°F avg
About This Date
August 17th in Paterson, NJ typically brings warm summer weather, with average highs around 85°F and lows near 65°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest August 17th was in 2002 (85°F average), while the coldest was 1979 (61°F) — a 24°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 38% of August 17th dates historically, with the wettest August 17th recording 4.72" 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 August 17th in Paterson, NJ? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
Warming Trend
1.2°F per decade on this date
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 92° | 71° | 81° | 0.08" | — |
| 2024 | 82° | 68° | 75° | 1.04" | — |
| 2023 | 83° | 72° | 77° | — | — |
| 2022 | 80° | 60° | 70° | — | — |
| 2021 | 83° | 72° | 77° | — | — |
| 2020 | 86° | 61° | 73° | 2.44" | — |
| 2019 | 90° | 74° | 82° | 0.05" | — |
| 2018 | 89° | 71° | 80° | 2.97" | — |
| 2017 | 84° | 64° | 74° | — | — |
| 2016 | 85° | 74° | 79° | — | — |
| 2015 | 96° | 70° | 83° | — | — |
| 2014 | 81° | 62° | 71° | 0.03" | — |
| 2013 | 82° | 56° | 69° | — | — |
| 2012 | 88° | 62° | 75° | 1.4" | — |
| 2011 | 86° | 62° | 74° | — | — |
| 2010 | 89° | 69° | 79° | — | — |
| 2009 | 93° | 69° | 81° | — | — |
| 2008 | 85° | 58° | 71° | — | — |
| 2007 | 83° | 61° | 72° | 1.4" | — |
| 2006 | 85° | 63° | 74° | — | — |
| 2005 | 88° | 63° | 75° | — | — |
| 2004 | 79° | 56° | 67° | 0.03" | — |
| 2003 | 86° | 70° | 78° | 0.05" | — |
| 2002warmest | 92° | 78° | 85° | 0.66" | — |
| 2001 | 87° | 72° | 79° | — | — |
| 2000 | 83° | 60° | 71° | — | — |
| 1999 | 88° | 68° | 78° | — | — |
| 1998 | 87° | 71° | 79° | 0.25" | — |
| 1997 | 94° | 70° | 82° | 3.96" | — |
| 1996 | 78° | 66° | 72° | 0.03" | — |
| 1995 | 91° | 69° | 80° | — | — |
| 1994 | 79° | 55° | 67° | 0.03" | — |
| 1993 | 84° | 68° | 76° | 4.72" | — |
| 1992 | 78° | 61° | 69° | 0.51" | — |
| 1991 | 90° | 68° | 79° | — | — |
| 1990 | 87° | 65° | 76° | — | — |
| 1989 | 87° | 66° | 77° | 0.38" | — |
| 1988 | 89° | 63° | 76° | — | — |
| 1987 | 86° | 74° | 80° | — | — |
| 1986 | 81° | 72° | 76° | 0.03" | — |
| 1985 | 81° | 61° | 71° | — | — |
| 1984 | 92° | 64° | 78° | 0.05" | — |
| 1983 | 86° | 60° | 73° | — | — |
| 1982 | 86° | 65° | 75° | — | — |
| 1981 | 86° | 56° | 71° | — | — |
| 1980 | 72° | 52° | 62° | — | — |
| 1979coldest | 76° | 46° | 61° | — | — |
| 1978 | 90° | 76° | 83° | — | — |
| 1977 | 80° | 64° | 72° | — | — |
| 1976 | 77° | 57° | 67° | — | — |
| 1975 | 67° | 64° | 65° | 0.74" | — |
| 1974 | 90° | 72° | 81° | — | — |
| 1973 | 78° | 65° | 71° | — | — |
| 1972 | 72° | 53° | 62° | — | — |
| 1971 | 87° | 58° | 72° | — | — |
55 years of data from PATERSON