Paterson, NJ All-Time Weather Extremes
The most extreme temperature, precipitation, and snowfall ever recorded in Paterson, from NOAA daily weather observations.
| Temperature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Record High | 104°F (40°C) | July 22, 2011 |
| Record Low | -7°F (-22°C) | January 22, 1984 |
| Lowest High | 6°F (-14°C) | January 21, 1985 |
| Highest Low | 84.9°F (29°C) | July 15, 1995 |
| Highest Mean | 93.5°F (34°C) | July 15, 1995 and July 22, 2011 |
| Lowest Mean | 0.1°F (-18°C) | January 21, 1985 |
| Precipitation | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 8.18" (207.8 mm) | September 16, 1999 |
| Max in One Month | 17.10" (434.4 mm) | August 2011 |
| Least in One Month | 0.00" (0.0 mm) | October 2024 |
| Max in One Year | 69.69" (1770.0 mm) | 2011 |
| Least in One Year | 33.71" (856.2 mm) | 2001 |
| Snowfall | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 16.0" (40.6 cm) | February 7, 1978 and February 12, 1983 |
| Max in One Month | 28.3" (71.9 cm) | January 1996 |
| Max in One Season | 69.5" (176.6 cm) | 1995-96 |
| Max in One Year | 54.3" (137.8 cm) | 1996 |
| Earliest Snow | 1.5" (3.8 cm) | November 7, 2012 |
| Earliest Measurable Snow | 1.5" (3.8 cm) | November 7, 2012 |
| Latest Snow | 0.3" (0.8 cm) | April 9, 1996 |
| Latest Measurable Snow | 0.3" (0.8 cm) | April 9, 1996 |
| Period of Record | ||
| Temperature | August 13, 1969 – February 5, 2025 | |
| Precipitation | May 3, 1974 – February 5, 2025 | |
| Snowfall | December 26, 1976 – December 20, 2024 | |
Note: Records compiled from NOAA GHCN-Daily observations at TETERBORO AP (7 mi from Paterson, 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 Paterson, NJ?
The all-time record high in Paterson, NJ is 104°F (40°C), set on July 22, 2011.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Paterson, NJ?
The all-time record low in Paterson, NJ is -7°F (-22°C), set on January 22, 1984.
What is the most rain Paterson, NJ has ever had in one day?
The most precipitation recorded in one calendar day near Paterson, NJ is 8.18 inches, on September 16, 1999.
What is the biggest snowfall ever recorded in Paterson, NJ?
The most snow recorded in one calendar day near Paterson, NJ is 16.0 inches, on February 7, 1978 and February 12, 1983.
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