Jersey City, NJ Weather
Jersey City hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 91°F (33°C) is about 8°F (4°C) above the typical August high of 83°F (28°C).
Current conditions in detail
Jersey City weather tomorrow (Friday, August 7)
Tomorrow in Jersey City looks sunny, with a high of 95° and an overnight low of 72°. There is a 66% chance of rain - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 16 mph, and the UV index reaches 8 (very high).
Jersey City 14-day forecast
About the weather in Jersey City
Weather in Jersey City is shaped by its humid subtropical climate - expect hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. July afternoons typically reach 85°F (30°C), while January highs hover near 40°F (4°C). Annual precipitation averages 51.1 inches (1299 mm) over about 128 rainy days.
Jersey City weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: July - highs near 85°F (30°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 40°F (4°C)
- Record high: 100°F (38°C) · Record low: -8°F (-22°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: July (13 rainy days) · Sunniest: July (11.6 h sun/day)
- Climate type: humid subtropical - hot, humid summers and generally mild winters
- Snow: about 10 days a year
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on July. Highs average 85°F (30°C) and overnight lows stay near 69°F (21°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 40°F (4°C) and lows around 26°F (-3°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 100°F (38°C) and dropped as low as -8°F (-22°C).
Rain, sun and snow
July is usually the wettest month. It brings about 5.5 inches (140 mm) of rain over 13 days, while November is the driest. July brings the most sunshine, averaging 11.6 hours of sun a day. Snow falls on about 10 days in a typical year, mostly from December through March.
Season by season
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Jersey City is crisp but comfortable, with daytime highs averaging 60°F (16°C) and nights around 43°F (6°C); expect showers on roughly 34 days across the season, plus around 3 snowy days.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Jersey City runs hot, with daytime highs averaging 83°F (28°C) and nights around 67°F (19°C); expect showers on roughly 36 days across the season. With the humidity factored in, afternoons often feel hotter than the thermometer reads - run the numbers through the humidity and dew point converter to see why.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Jersey City is mild, with daytime highs averaging 66°F (19°C) and nights around 51°F (10°C); expect showers on roughly 27 days across the season.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Jersey City is chilly, with daytime highs averaging 42°F (6°C) and nights around 28°F (-2°C); expect showers on roughly 30 days across the season, plus around 8 snowy days.
Average temperatures in Jersey City by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40° | 26° | 10 | 3.9 in | 6.1 h/day | 67% |
| February | 43° | 26° | 10 | 3.6 in | 6.9 h/day | 69% |
| March | 50° | 33° | 10 | 4.5 in | 8.2 h/day | 66% |
| April | 60° | 42° | 12 | 4.2 in | 8.8 h/day | 67% |
| May | 70° | 53° | 12 | 3.7 in | 9.9 h/day | 71% |
| June | 79° | 62° | 11 | 3.9 in | 11.1 h/day | 71% |
| July | 85° | 69° | 13 | 5.5 in | 11.6 h/day | 73% |
| August | 83° | 68° | 12 | 4.5 in | 10.9 h/day | 74% |
| September | 77° | 62° | 10 | 4.7 in | 9.1 h/day | 75% |
| October | 66° | 51° | 9 | 4.9 in | 7.8 h/day | 74% |
| November | 54° | 39° | 9 | 3.0 in | 7.1 h/day | 70% |
| December | 45° | 32° | 11 | 4.5 in | 5.6 h/day | 73% |