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Newark, NJ Weather on August 12

August 12th in Newark, NJ typically brings warm summer weather, with average highs around 85°F and lows near 69°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest August 12th was in 1988 (88°F average), while the coldest was 1979 (61°F) — a 27°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 40% of August 12th dates historically, with the wettest August 12th recording 1.99" of rain. Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.

By Weather On This Day|
Avg High
85°F
Avg Low
69°F
Record High
96°F
2016
Record Low
57°F
1979
Newark, NJ on August 12 — Temperature History40°F60°F80°F100°F19801990200020102020HighLow

What to Expect on August 12

Planning for August 12th in Newark, NJ? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.

August 12 Weather Records for Newark

  • The all-time record high for August 12th in Newark, NJ is 96°F, set in 2016.
  • The coldest August 12th on record dropped to 57°F in 1979.
  • Temperatures have reached 90°F or higher on August 12th in 14 of the last 55 years.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the warmest August 12 ever in Newark?

The warmest August 12 in Newark, NJ reached 96°F in 2016. That is 11°F above the long-term average high of 85°F.

What was the coldest August 12 ever in Newark?

The coldest August 12 in Newark, NJ dropped to 57°F in 1979. That is 12°F below the long-term average low of 69°F.

What is the average temperature on August 12 in Newark?

On August 12, Newark averages a high of 85°F and a low of 69°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from ELIZABETH.

How many years of weather data are available for August 12 in Newark?

We have 55 years of weather records for August 12 in Newark, NJ, sourced from NOAA's Global Historical Climatology Network. Records include daily high and low temperatures, precipitation, and snowfall data going back to 2025.

August 12 Weather History in Newark

YearHighLowPrecipSnow
202593°F70°F0"--
202485°F64°F0"--
202387°F66°F0"--
202292°F71°F0.06"--
202193°F74°F0.43"--
202090°F77°F1.08"--
201983°F63°F0"--
201881°F70°F1.68"--
201783°F64°F0.26"--
201696°F74°F0.4"--
201581°F67°F0.13"--
201488°F67°F0"--
201385°F65°F0.03"--
201290°F73°F0"--
201186°F62°F0"--
201078°F73°F0.01"--
200983°F72°F0.03"--
200882°F60°F0"--
200790°F68°F0"--
200682°F61°F0"--
200596°F75°F0"--
200486°F71°F0"--
200382°F73°F0"--
200296°F72°F0"--
200184°F78°F1.04"--
200072°F63°F1.74"--
199990°F73°F0"--
199888°F67°F0"--
199789°F69°F0"--
199682°F65°F0"--
199594°F72°F0"--
199481°F69°F0.02"--
199381°F71°F0.06"--
199285°F69°F0"--
199185°F67°F0"--
199091°F71°F0"--
198982°F63°F1.99"--
198895°F80°F0"--
198783°F65°F0"--
198680°F67°F0"--
198587°F68°F0"--
198480°F74°F0.08"--
198371°F61°F0.12"--
198278°F61°F0.18"--
198177°F71°F0"--
198085°F73°F0.02"--
197964°F57°F1.51"--
197881°F69°F1.49"--
197785°F74°F0"--
197688°F67°F0"--
197589°F70°F0"--
197484°F61°F0"--
197391°F73°F0.04"--
197280°F66°F0"--
197181°F64°F0"--

Based on 55 years of data from NOAA station: ELIZABETH

Monthly Climate Averages

Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Newark, NJ, based on 55+ years of weather data.

Warmest MonthJulyAvg High: 87°F / Low: 70°F
Coldest MonthJanuaryAvg High: 39°F / Low: 25°F
Jan
39°/ 25°
💧 0.3"
❄️ 1.9"
Feb
42°/ 27°
💧 0.3"
❄️ 2.5"
Mar
51°/ 34°
💧 0.4"
❄️ 2.0"
Apr
63°/ 44°
💧 0.4"
❄️ 2.6"
May
73°/ 54°
💧 0.4"
Jun
82°/ 64°
💧 0.4"
Jul
87°/ 70°
💧 0.5"
Aug
85°/ 68°
💧 0.5"
Sep
78°/ 61°
💧 0.5"
Oct
66°/ 49°
💧 0.5"
❄️ 4.7"
Nov
55°/ 39°
💧 0.4"
❄️ 1.6"
Dec
44°/ 31°
💧 0.4"
❄️ 1.9"

Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.

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