What is the highest temperature ever recorded in Paterson, NJ?

The record high temperature in Paterson, NJ is 107°F, recorded on July 22, 2011.

What is the lowest temperature ever recorded in Paterson, NJ?

The record low temperature in Paterson, NJ is -14°F, recorded on January 21, 1985.

Historical Weather in Paterson, NJ

Name: Paterson, NJ Temperature Records
Creator: NOAA

See 55+ years of weather history for any date in Paterson going back to 1970.

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Monthly Climate Averages

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

Warmest MonthJulyAvg High: 86°F / Low: 65°F

Coldest MonthJanuaryAvg High: 38°F / Low: 21°F

Jan

38°/ 21°

💧 9.2"

❄️ 1.6"

Feb

41°/ 23°

💧 8.9"

❄️ 2.2"

Mar

49°/ 30°

💧 10.7"

❄️ 2.2"

Apr

61°/ 40°

💧 9.7"

❄️ 0.6"

May

71°/ 50°

💧 9.1"

Jun

80°/ 60°

💧 10.5"

Jul

86°/ 65°

💧 10.9"

Aug

84°/ 63°

💧 11.5"

Sep

76°/ 55°

💧 14.0"

Oct

65°/ 43°

💧 11.9"

Nov

54°/ 35°

💧 11.7"

❄️ 0.4"

Dec

43°/ 27°

💧 9.6"

❄️ 2.0"

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Paterson, NJ Temperature Range by Month

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

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Paterson, NJ Monthly Precipitation

Average rainfall and snowfall per month, in inches.

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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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Paterson Temperature Records

Record High: The hottest temperature ever recorded in Paterson, NJ is 107°F, set on July 22, 2011.
Record Low: The coldest temperature ever recorded in Paterson, NJ is -14°F, set on January 21, 1985.
Data Coverage: Based on 28 years of data from NOAA weather station: CALDWELL ESSEX CO AP.

All-Time Record High

107°F

July 22, 2011

All-Time Record Low

-14°F

January 21, 1985

Monthly Temperature Records in Paterson

Month	Record High	Record Low
January	73°F(2007)	-14°F(1985)
February	80°F(2018)	-4°F(1996)
March	89°F(1986)	0°F(1980)
April	98°F(2002)	15°F(1982)
May	98°F(2022)	26°F(1978)
June	103°F(2025)	38°F(1980)
July	107°F(2011)	45°F(1982)
August	105°F(2001)	36°F(1982)
September	99°F(1983)	32°F(1974)
October	95°F(2019)	21°F(1972)
November	85°F(2024)	11°F(2018)
December	77°F(1998)	-6°F(1989)