Current Weather and Forecast in Newark, NJ
New Jersey, United States 🇺🇸
· Local time 23:30
Updated 7 hours ago
Newark hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 70°F (21°C) is about 4°F (2°C) above the typical October high of 66°F (19°C).
Now
12 AM
1 AM
2 AM
3 AM
4 AM
5 AM
6 AM
6:58 AM
Sunrise
7 AM
8 AM
9 AM
10 AM
11 AM
12 PM
1 PM
2 PM
3 PM
4 PM
5 PM
6 PM
6:31 PM
Sunset
7 PM
8 PM
9 PM
10 PM
Current conditions in detail
Wind
8 mph
NW · gusts 24 mph
Visibility
6 mi
Precipitation
0.0 in
3% chance today
Newark weather tomorrow (Tuesday, October 6)
Tomorrow in Newark looks sunny, with a high of 63° and an overnight low of 47°. Rain is unlikely (1% chance). Winds top out near 11 mph, and the UV index reaches 4 (moderate).
High / Low
63° / 47°
Precipitation
1%
Sunrise / sunset
06:58 AM / 06:31 PM
Newark 14-day forecast
Today
Sunny
High 70°
Low 55°
Chance of precipitation:
3%
Tue, Oct 6
Tuesday
Sunny
High 63°
Low 47°
Chance of precipitation:
1%
Wed, Oct 7
Wednesday
Sunny
High 70°
Low 49°
Chance of precipitation:
1%
Thu, Oct 8
Thursday
Sunny
High 75°
Low 56°
Chance of precipitation:
4%
Fri, Oct 9
Friday
Sunny
High 68°
Low 54°
Chance of precipitation:
2%
Sat, Oct 10
Saturday
Overcast
High 69°
Low 55°
Chance of precipitation:
10%
Sun, Oct 11
Sunday
Overcast
High 64°
Low 57°
Chance of precipitation:
86%
Mon, Oct 12
Monday
Sunny
High 72°
Low 60°
Chance of precipitation:
73%
Tue, Oct 13
Tuesday
Sunny
High 66°
Low 54°
Chance of precipitation:
4%
Wed, Oct 14
Wednesday
Overcast
High 69°
Low 56°
Chance of precipitation:
11%
Thu, Oct 15
Thursday
Overcast
High 72°
Low 58°
Chance of precipitation:
14%
Fri, Oct 16
Friday
Cloudy
High 61°
Low 54°
Chance of precipitation:
69%
Sat, Oct 17
Saturday
Overcast
High 76°
Low 55°
Chance of precipitation:
91%
Sun, Oct 18
Sunday
Sunny
High 54°
Low 41°
Chance of precipitation:
57%
About the weather in Newark
Newark has a humid subtropical climate. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°, and January the coldest, when nights fall to around 26°. Over a whole year it rains on roughly 131 days.
Newark climate guide: monthly averages, seasons and the best time to visit
Common questions
How hot does Newark get in summer?
July averages 86°F (30°C). Hot afternoons happen but extremes are not the norm.
What should I wear in Newark?
It depends on the month: July runs to 86°F (30°C) while January holds at 40°F (4°C). The full month-by-month breakdown is in the packing notes above.
What is the best time to visit Newark?
The best time to visit Newark is generally May to June and September to October, when warm days, manageable rainfall and plenty of daylight line up. Daytime temperatures in that window sit near 73°F (23°C), with rain on about 11 days a month. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in May.
What is the hottest month in Newark?
July, averaging 86°F (30°C) by day and 69°F (20°C) overnight. The hottest single day in our 2015-2024 record for this location reached 100°F (38°C).
Which month is wettest in Newark?
July, at 5.5 inches (140 mm) over about 14 days. November is the driest month, at 3.0 inches (77 mm).
How many rainy days does Newark get in a year?
About 131 days bring measurable precipitation, totalling 51.2 inches (1300 mm). That works out at roughly 9.9 mm on an average wet day.
Is there snow in Newark?
Yes - about 12 days a year carry measurable snowfall, concentrated December through March.
When is Newark at its coldest?
January, with highs of 40°F (4°C) and lows near 26°F (-4°C). The coldest day in the 2015-2024 record fell to -6°F (-21°C).