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Paterson, NJ Weather on October 16
October 16th in Paterson, NJ typically brings mild fall weather, with average highs around 66°F and lows near 44°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest October 16th was in 1975 (72°F average), while the coldest was 2009 (40°F) — a 32°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 27% of October 16th dates historically, with the wettest October 16th recording 2.27" of rain. The last decade has been 1.7°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
What to Expect on October 16
Planning for October 16th in Paterson, NJ? Great weather for outdoor activities.
October 16 Weather Records for Paterson
- •The all-time record high for October 16th in Paterson, NJ is 83°F, set in 1975.
- •The coldest October 16th on record dropped to 31°F in 1978.
- •A freeze (32°F or below) has occurred on October 16th in 1 of the last 55 years.
- •Last year (1971), October 16th was 11°F warmer than the long-term average.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest October 16 ever in Paterson?
The warmest October 16 in Paterson, NJ reached 83°F in 1975. That is 17°F above the long-term average high of 66°F.
What was the coldest October 16 ever in Paterson?
The coldest October 16 in Paterson, NJ dropped to 31°F in 1978. That is 13°F below the long-term average low of 44°F.
What is the average temperature on October 16 in Paterson?
On October 16, Paterson averages a high of 66°F and a low of 44°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from PATERSON.
How many years of weather data are available for October 16 in Paterson?
We have 55 years of weather records for October 16 in Paterson, NJ, sourced from NOAA's Global Historical Climatology Network. Records include daily high and low temperatures, precipitation, and snowfall data going back to 2025.
October 16 Weather History in Paterson
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 63°F | 42°F | 0" | -- |
| 2024 | 60°F | 38°F | 0" | -- |
| 2023 | 65°F | 43°F | 0.04" | -- |
| 2022 | 66°F | 43°F | 0" | -- |
| 2021 | 82°F | 58°F | 0.34" | -- |
| 2020 | 63°F | 50°F | 0.88" | -- |
| 2019 | 67°F | 44°F | 2.27" | -- |
| 2018 | 59°F | 44°F | 0" | -- |
| 2017 | 68°F | 44°F | 0.02" | -- |
| 2016 | 72°F | 39°F | 0" | -- |
| 2015 | 62°F | 47°F | 0" | -- |
| 2014 | 71°F | 55°F | 0.48" | -- |
| 2013 | 67°F | 49°F | 0" | -- |
| 2012 | 59°F | 40°F | 0" | -- |
| 2011 | 67°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 2010 | 60°F | 42°F | 0" | -- |
| 2009 | 45°F | 36°F | 0.06" | -- |
| 2008 | 78°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 2007 | 70°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 2006 | 62°F | 33°F | 0" | -- |
| 2005 | 64°F | 51°F | 0" | -- |
| 2004 | 60°F | 43°F | 0.07" | -- |
| 2003 | 64°F | 44°F | 0" | -- |
| 2002 | 56°F | 39°F | 1.6" | -- |
| 2001 | 68°F | 42°F | 0" | -- |
| 2000 | 76°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 1999 | 58°F | 40°F | 0" | -- |
| 1998 | 62°F | 41°F | 0" | -- |
| 1997 | 64°F | 48°F | 0.24" | -- |
| 1996 | 59°F | 40°F | 0" | -- |
| 1995 | 60°F | 44°F | 0.01" | -- |
| 1994 | 62°F | 33°F | 0" | -- |
| 1993 | 62°F | 40°F | 0" | -- |
| 1992 | 74°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 1991 | 64°F | 45°F | 0.5" | -- |
| 1990 | 76°F | 43°F | 0" | -- |
| 1989 | 73°F | 56°F | 0.01" | -- |
| 1988 | 70°F | 40°F | 0" | -- |
| 1987 | 69°F | 35°F | 0" | -- |
| 1986 | 58°F | 35°F | 0" | -- |
| 1985 | 77°F | 47°F | 0.01" | -- |
| 1984 | 74°F | 40°F | 0" | -- |
| 1983 | 65°F | 36°F | 0" | -- |
| 1982 | 65°F | 44°F | 0" | -- |
| 1981 | 65°F | 35°F | 0" | -- |
| 1980 | 59°F | 43°F | 0" | -- |
| 1979 | 60°F | 36°F | 0" | -- |
| 1978 | 53°F | 31°F | 0" | -- |
| 1977 | 62°F | 40°F | 0" | -- |
| 1976 | 71°F | 42°F | 0" | -- |
| 1975 | 83°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 1974 | 73°F | 46°F | 1.23" | -- |
| 1973 | 76°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 1972 | 64°F | 44°F | 0" | -- |
| 1971 | 77°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
Based on 55 years of data from NOAA station: PATERSON
Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Paterson, NJ, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.