Newark, NJ All-Time Weather Extremes
The most extreme temperature, precipitation, and snowfall ever recorded in Newark, from NOAA daily weather observations.
| Temperature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Record High | 107.9°F (42°C) | July 22, 2011 |
| Record Low | -7.9°F (-22°C) | January 21, 1985 |
| Lowest High | 5°F (-15°C) | January 21, 1985 |
| Highest Low | 86°F (30°C) | July 22, 2011 and July 23, 2011 |
| Highest Mean | 97.0°F (36°C) | July 22, 2011 |
| Lowest Mean | -1.4°F (-19°C) | January 21, 1985 |
| Precipitation | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 8.41" (213.6 mm) | September 1, 2021 |
| Max in One Month | 18.80" (477.5 mm) | August 2011 |
| Least in One Month | 0.00" (0.0 mm) | October 2024 |
| Max in One Year | 69.93" (1776.2 mm) | 2011 |
| Least in One Year | 31.46" (799.1 mm) | 2001 |
| Snowfall | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 24.0" (61.0 cm) | January 23, 2016 |
| Max in One Month | 37.4" (95.1 cm) | January 2011 |
| Max in One Season | 78.4" (199.2 cm) | 1995-96 |
| Max in One Year | 65.9" (167.3 cm) | 1978 |
| Earliest Snow | 5.2" (13.2 cm) | October 29, 2011 |
| Earliest Measurable Snow | 5.2" (13.2 cm) | October 29, 2011 |
| Latest Snow | 0.1" (0.3 cm) | April 23, 1986 |
| Latest Measurable Snow | 0.1" (0.3 cm) | April 23, 1986 |
| Period of Record | ||
| Temperature | January 1, 1970 – August 1, 2026 | |
| Precipitation | January 1, 1970 – August 1, 2026 | |
| Snowfall | January 1, 1970 – August 1, 2026 | |
Note: Records compiled from NOAA GHCN-Daily observations at NEWARK LIBERTY INTL AP (5 mi from Newark, 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 Newark, NJ?
The all-time record high in Newark, NJ is 107.9°F (42°C), set on July 22, 2011.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Newark, NJ?
The all-time record low in Newark, NJ is -7.9°F (-22°C), set on January 21, 1985.
What is the most rain Newark, NJ has ever had in one day?
The most precipitation recorded in one calendar day near Newark, NJ is 8.41 inches, on September 1, 2021.
What is the biggest snowfall ever recorded in Newark, NJ?
The most snow recorded in one calendar day near Newark, NJ is 24.0 inches, on January 23, 2016.
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