Climate Comfort Score
73/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 56°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Newark, NJ Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 56°F
- Avg annual temp
- 73/100
- Comfort score
- 46.6"
- Annual precip
- 222d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Newark
Newark, New Jersey averages 56°F a year and scores 73/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 68% of U.S. cities.
- 56°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 73/100
- comfort score, milder than 68% of U.S. cities
- 46.6"
- annual precipitation · 32" snow
- 222 days
- growing season, frost-free days
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
56°F (13°C)
Avg High
64°F
Avg Low
47°F
Annual Precip
46.6"
Annual Snow
31.5"
Comfort Score
73/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
56°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
46.6"
Plus 31.5" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Newark) 73.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Newark area.
How Newark compares to every U.S. city
Newark's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
73 Top 32% higher than 68% of 6,915 US cities
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Newark
MethodologyZooming out from Newark's own normal, the chart below shows how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has tracked the global mean since 1900 - the most recent decade sits warmer than the 30-year mean shown here.
- United States land mean (NOAA NCEI) +0.11 °C/decade
- Global anomaly (NASA GISTEMP) +0.11 °C/decade
- Paris Agreement thresholds 1.5°C / 2.0°C
Monthly Temperatures
Average daily high and low temperatures by month
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Mean | Precip | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 26°F (-4°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 3.4" | 9.1" | 22.6 | 0.0 |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 3.0" | 10.1" | 20.0 | 0.0 |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 4.1" | 5.6" | 12.4 | 0.0 |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 3.9" | 0.5" | 1.2 | 0.3 |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 4.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.9 |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 4.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 5.4 |
| July | 87°F (31°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 4.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 11.3 |
| August | 85°F (29°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 76°F (25°C) | 4.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 7.4 |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 3.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 2.0 |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 3.8" | 0.2" | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 3.3" | 0.6" | 6.0 | 0.0 |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 4.1" | 5.4" | 17.5 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 3.4"
Snow: 9.1"
10.6 days with precipitation
February 3.0"
Snow: 10.1"
10.0 days with precipitation
March 4.1"
Snow: 5.6"
10.9 days with precipitation
April 3.9"
Snow: 0.5"
11.5 days with precipitation
May 4.0"
11.4 days with precipitation
June 4.3"
10.9 days with precipitation
July 4.7"
10.0 days with precipitation
August 4.2"
9.8 days with precipitation
September 3.8"
8.7 days with precipitation
October 3.8"
Snow: 0.2"
9.4 days with precipitation
November 3.3"
Snow: 0.6"
8.8 days with precipitation
December 4.1"
Snow: 5.4"
11.1 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 10
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 2
50% probability date
Growing Season
222 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
4,701
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,270
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
Humidity & Wind
Monthly averages from hourly observations
| Month | Humidity | Wind (mph) | Clear Sky % | Overcast % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57% | 10.5 | 19% | 34% |
| February | 57% | 11.1 | 15% | 38% |
| March | 54% | 10.8 | 17% | 37% |
| April | 55% | 9.8 | 13% | 33% |
| May | 61% | 9.2 | 13% | 30% |
| June | 60% | 8.9 | 14% | 21% |
| July | 63% | 8.3 | 15% | 21% |
| August | 64% | 8.6 | 16% | 19% |
| September | 67% | 8.8 | 22% | 26% |
| October | 63% | 9.8 | 22% | 30% |
| November | 62% | 10.0 | 16% | 34% |
| December | 61% | 10.6 | 16% | 36% |
What Newark's climate means for you
Newark runs 56°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 222 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 2 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 4,701 heating and 1,270 cooling degree days a year, higher means the furnace or AC runs more.
- Comparing places to live? Line this city up against nearby cities and the national rankings. See rankings
These are 30-year NOAA normals (1991–2020) - the typical year, not a forecast for any specific season.
Climate Guides
Climate Insight: Newark, NJ
In Newark, New Jersey, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 56°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 64°F to a mean daily low of 47°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USW00014734, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Newark should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 46.6 inches, with 31.5 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 222 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 2 and the first fall freeze near November 10. And on the energy front, 4,701 heating degree days and 1,270 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Newark scores 73/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. For planning purposes, look to the monthly tables above: shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows, summer brings July-driven heat, and deep winter brings January-driven cold. Treat every figure here as a thirty-year average rather than a forecast - individual years routinely run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Newark, NJ? ▼
The average annual temperature in Newark, New Jersey is 56°F. The warmest month averages 87°F (31°C) and the coldest averages 26°F (-4°C).
How much rain does Newark get? ▼
Newark receives 46.6 inches of precipitation annually, including 31.5 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Newark? ▼
Newark has a climate comfort score of 73/100 (Good), milder than 68% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Newark? ▼
Newark has approximately 222 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 2 and the first fall freeze around November 10.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Newark? ▼
Newark has 4,701 heating degree days and 1,270 cooling degree days annually, a heating-dominated climate. See our <a href="/guides/reading-weather-data/" class="underline hover:text-brand-600">guide to reading weather data</a> for what these figures mean.
Where does this Newark climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00014734 near Newark.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00014734. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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