Newark, NJ Weather
Newark hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 93°F (34°C) is about 10°F (6°C) above the typical August high of 83°F (29°C).
Current conditions in detail
Newark weather tomorrow (Friday, August 7)
Tomorrow in Newark looks sunny, with a high of 95° and an overnight low of 72°. There is a 67% chance of rain - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 16 mph, and the UV index reaches 8 (very high).
Newark 14-day forecast
About the weather in Newark
Newark has a humid subtropical climate, marked by hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. Average daytime highs range from about 40°F (4°C) in January to around 86°F (30°C) in July, and the city records roughly 131 days of measurable precipitation a year.
Newark weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: July - highs near 86°F (30°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 40°F (4°C)
- Record high: 100°F (38°C) · Record low: -6°F (-21°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: July (14 rainy days) · Sunniest: July (11.5 h sun/day)
- Climate type: humid subtropical - hot, humid summers and generally mild winters
- Snow: about 12 days a year
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on July. Highs average 86°F (30°C) and overnight lows stay near 69°F (20°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 40°F (4°C) and lows around 26°F (-4°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 100°F (38°C) and dropped as low as -6°F (-21°C).
Rain, sun and snow
July is usually the wettest month. It brings about 5.5 inches (140 mm) of rain over 14 days, while November is the driest. July brings the most sunshine, averaging 11.5 hours of sun a day. Snow falls on about 12 days in a typical year, mostly from December through March.
Season by season
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Newark is mild, with daytime highs averaging 60°F (16°C) and nights around 42°F (6°C); expect showers on roughly 35 days across the season, plus around 3 snowy days.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Newark runs hot, with daytime highs averaging 83°F (28°C) and nights around 66°F (19°C); expect showers on roughly 38 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 Newark is mild, with daytime highs averaging 66°F (19°C) and nights around 50°F (10°C); expect showers on roughly 28 days across the season.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Newark is chilly, with daytime highs averaging 43°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 Newark by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40° | 26° | 10 | 4.0 in | 6.1 h/day | 66% |
| February | 43° | 26° | 10 | 3.5 in | 6.9 h/day | 68% |
| March | 50° | 32° | 10 | 4.5 in | 8.2 h/day | 65% |
| April | 60° | 42° | 13 | 4.5 in | 8.7 h/day | 66% |
| May | 71° | 53° | 12 | 3.7 in | 9.9 h/day | 70% |
| June | 80° | 62° | 11 | 4.1 in | 11.0 h/day | 69% |
| July | 86° | 69° | 14 | 5.5 in | 11.5 h/day | 72% |
| August | 83° | 67° | 12 | 4.1 in | 10.8 h/day | 73% |
| September | 77° | 61° | 10 | 5.0 in | 9.0 h/day | 73% |
| October | 66° | 50° | 9 | 4.8 in | 7.7 h/day | 73% |
| November | 54° | 38° | 8 | 3.0 in | 7.1 h/day | 69% |
| December | 45° | 31° | 11 | 4.5 in | 5.6 h/day | 72% |