Paterson, NJ weather in July
Paterson is warm and often humid in July, with some rain: highs average 87°F and nights drop to about 69°F. Rain falls on about 10 days. This is the peak of the warm season in Paterson.
- Normal high
- 87°F
- Normal low
- 69°F
- Wet days
- 10
- 4.5 in total
- Muggy days
- 13
- dew point 65°F+
How July changes from start to finish
| July 1 | July 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 86°F | 87°F |
| Normal low | 67°F | 69°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 33% | 33% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 5:28 am / 8:32 pm | 5:52 am / 8:14 pm |
| Daylight | 15.1 h | 14.4 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Eastern Time).
A typical July day
- 6 am71°Fdew point 64°F
- 9 am78°Fdew point 64°F
- Noon83°Fdew point 62°F
- 3 pm84°Fdew point 62°F
- 6 pm82°Fdew point 62°F
- 9 pm77°Fdew point 63°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Teterboro Airport (7 mi away); average wind 7 mph; clear or few clouds in 54% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 32%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F2 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more10 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more13 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow10 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in6 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 31
Average days per July, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in July
Normal precipitation is 4.5 in; a dry July brings about 2.7 in and a wet one about 6.4 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more.
How July varies from year to year
- Warmest July, 1991-20201999: average high 91°F
- Coolest July1992: average high 81°F
- Wettest July2004: 10.1 in
- Driest July1999: 0.4 in
- Highest reading104°F (July 22, 2011)
- Lowest reading50°F (July 3, 2001)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
July compared with June and August
| June | July | August | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 82°F | 87°F | 85°F |
| Normal low | 63°F | 69°F | 67°F |
| Wet days | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Comfortable days | 9 | 2 | 4 |
| Daylight | 15.1 h | 14.8 h | 13.8 h |
Highs change by +5°F from June and -2°F into August.
Nearby alternatives in July
- Cooler: Montauk, NY116 mi · high 80°F · 9 wet days
How Paterson ranks in July
- Normal high190th warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 3 in New Jersey
- Wet days215th driest of 378
- Comfortable days160th most of 340
What to pack for Paterson in July
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 87°F and about 13 muggy days
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 10 days
- Sunglasses and sunscreen – about 14.8 hours of daylight and highs near 87°F
Heating and cooling
July has 0 heating degree days and 402 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 7% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Paterson in July?
The normal high is 87°F and the normal low is 69°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest July reading was 104°F (July 22, 2011).
Does it rain a lot in Paterson in July?
About 10 days in July have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.5 in. The wettest July in 1991-2020 was in 2004 (10.1 in); the driest was in 1999 (0.4 in).
Is July a good time to visit Paterson?
July ranks 7th of 12 months on our comfort score for Paterson (50 out of 100). It has about 2 comfortable days and about 10 days at 90°F or hotter. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Teterboro Airport (USW00094741), 7.4 mi SE of the city center, 9 ft (75 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall: New York Cntrl Pk Twr (USW00094728), 14 mi SE of the city center, 130 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snow depth: Newark Intl Airport (USW00014734), 16 mi S of the city center, 7 ft (77 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Teterboro Airport (725025-94741), 7.2 mi ESE of the city center, 3 ft (81 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.