William Paterson University of New Jersey, New Jersey Weather
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William Paterson University of New Jersey weather forecast — hour by hour, 7-day outlook, NOAA radar
- TodayJun 3Clear——82°58°—
- ThursdayJun 4Overcast——86°59°+4°
- FridayJun 5Overcast——88°64°+2°
- SaturdayJun 6Drizzle20%—90°68°+2°
- SundayJun 7Overcast58%—82°59°-8°
- MondayJun 8Overcast44%—79°54°-3°
- TuesdayJun 9Overcast16%—84°57°+5°
Ozone at AQI 68 now. AQI flat over the last 6 hours (within ±4 points). With UV 7.8 peaking around 1 PM under clear skies, surface ozone likely climbs to AQI 71 by mid-afternoon.
OK No precautions needed for the general population; unusually sensitive individuals may consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion.
What's driving it
Ozone × UV × Sky
Ozone at AQI 68 now. With UV 7.8 peaking around 1 PM under clear skies, surface ozone likely climbs to AQI 71 by mid-afternoon.
- Present
- AQI 68
- UV peak
- 7.8 at 1 PM
- Sky at peak
- clear
- Projected peak
- AQI 71
PM × Wind × Precip
PM2.5 at 10.0 µg/m³, PM10 at 11.7 µg/m³ — typical background levels with no transport signature.
- PM2.5/PM10
- 0.85
- Wind
- light
- Recent rain
- 0h in last 6h
- Pattern
- background
Trends
Seven days of AQI and PM2.5.
Hourly air-quality data from the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service, charted across the past and next several days. Dashed lines mark the AQI breakpoints at 50 (Good → Moderate) and 100 (Moderate → Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups).
The higher the clouds, the finer the weather.
- Moonrise
- 2:50 AM
- Moonset
- 11:49 AM
- In sign
- ♑︎ Capricorn
Fireflies rise from the lawn
William Paterson University of New Jersey at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 5°F above the seasonal normal for this latitude
- Last frost: April 22 (climatological average for this latitude)
- Microseason: Jun 1–5
- Planting window: Harvest spring lettuce before it bolts. Sow heat-tolerant greens.
Right now in the garden
Peak growing season
As of June 3, the growing season is at its peak — frost is months away. Continue succession-planting beans and summer squash. Start fall brassicas (broccoli, cabbage, kale) from seed indoors for transplanting in late summer.
Planting calendar
| Month | Plant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|
| January | — | — |
| February | — | — |
| March | — | — |
| April | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes | — |
| May | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| June | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| July | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| August | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| September | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| October | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | winter squash, tomatoes (last) |
| November | — | — |
| December | — | — |
A year in weather
William Paterson University of New Jersey's warmest month is July (~76°F mean) and its coldest is January (~31°F). Rainfall peaks in August (4.5 inches) and bottoms out in February (2.5 inches).
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31° | 3.0″ | 6 |
| February | 33° | 2.5″ | 5 |
| March | 40° | 4.1″ | 6 |
| April | 51° | 3.7″ | 7 |
| May | 62° | 3.4″ | 7 |
| June | 70° | 4.3″ | 8 |
| July | 76° | 4.3″ | 6 |
| August | 74° | 4.5″ | 7 |
| September | 66° | 3.7″ | 6 |
| October | 55° | 4.0″ | 6 |
| November | 44° | 3.3″ | 6 |
| December | 35° | 4.0″ | 7 |
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in William Paterson University of New Jersey?
- William Paterson University of New Jersey's last spring frost typically falls around mid-April, and the first fall frost arrives around mid-November.
- What is the rainy season in William Paterson University of New Jersey?
- August is the wettest month with about 4.5 inches of rain on average; the city receives roughly 45 inches annually.
- What is the warmest month in William Paterson University of New Jersey?
- July is typically warmest, averaging about 76°F.
- What is the coldest month in William Paterson University of New Jersey?
- January is typically coldest, averaging about 31°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in William Paterson University of New Jersey?
- Cool-season crops (peas, lettuce) can be sown around the last spring frost (mid-April); warm-season crops (tomatoes, peppers) wait until 1–2 weeks after.
- How many rainy days does William Paterson University of New Jersey get?
- William Paterson University of New Jersey averages about 77 rainy days per year.
- What hardiness zone is William Paterson University of New Jersey?
- William Paterson University of New Jersey's USDA hardiness zone is determined by its lowest average winter temperature; check the USDA's online lookup with the city ZIP for the current zone designation.
Climate
William Paterson University of New Jersey, New Jersey sits in a warm-summer humid continental climate zone. January means hover near 31°F while July averages 76°F — a 45°F seasonal swing.
Across the year, William Paterson University of New Jersey receives about 45 inches of precipitation spread over roughly 77 rainy days.
The rhythm of the year is set by latitude (40.9°N), proximity to large water bodies, and elevation — all of which shape what grows here, when frost is likely, and what the weather story looks like day to day.