Jersey City, NJ All-Time Weather Extremes
The most extreme temperature, precipitation, and snowfall ever recorded in Jersey City, from NOAA daily weather observations.
| Temperature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Record High | 105.9°F (41°C) | July 9, 1936 |
| Record Low | -14.9°F (-26°C) | February 9, 1934 |
| Lowest High | 1.9°F (-17°C) | December 30, 1917 |
| Highest Low | 84°F (29°C) | July 7, 1908 and August 14, 1908 and July 15, 1995 |
| Highest Mean | 94°F (34°C) | July 22, 2011 |
| Lowest Mean | -5.5°F (-21°C) | December 30, 1917 |
| Precipitation | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 8.28" (210.3 mm) | September 23, 1882 |
| Max in One Month | 18.95" (481.3 mm) | August 2011 |
| Least in One Month | 0.01" (0.3 mm) | October 2024 |
| Max in One Year | 80.57" (2046.4 mm) | 1983 |
| Least in One Year | 26.12" (663.5 mm) | 1965 |
| Snowfall | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 27.3" (69.3 cm) | January 23, 2016 |
| Max in One Month | 36.9" (93.7 cm) | February 2010 |
| Max in One Season | 75.6" (192.1 cm) | 1995-96 |
| Max in One Year | 61.3" (155.7 cm) | 1996 |
| Earliest Snow | 0.5" (1.3 cm) | October 15, 1876 |
| Earliest Measurable Snow | 0.5" (1.3 cm) | October 15, 1876 |
| Latest Snow | 3.0" (7.6 cm) | April 25, 1875 |
| Latest Measurable Snow | 3.0" (7.6 cm) | April 25, 1875 |
| Period of Record | ||
| Temperature | January 1, 1869 – February 5, 2025 | |
| Precipitation | January 1, 1869 – February 5, 2025 | |
| Snowfall | January 1, 1869 – February 5, 2025 | |
Note: Records compiled from NOAA GHCN-Daily observations at NY CITY CNTRL PARK (6 mi from Jersey City, NJ). Quality-flagged readings are excluded. Monthly and annual totals require substantially complete reporting for “least” records.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Jersey City, NJ?
The all-time record high in Jersey City, NJ is 105.9°F (41°C), set on July 9, 1936.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Jersey City, NJ?
The all-time record low in Jersey City, NJ is -14.9°F (-26°C), set on February 9, 1934.
What is the most rain Jersey City, NJ has ever had in one day?
The most precipitation recorded in one calendar day near Jersey City, NJ is 8.28 inches, on September 23, 1882.
What is the biggest snowfall ever recorded in Jersey City, NJ?
The most snow recorded in one calendar day near Jersey City, NJ is 27.3 inches, on January 23, 2016.
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