Paterson, New Jersey Weather
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Paterson weather forecast — hour by hour, 7-day outlook, NOAA radar
- TodayJun 5Overcast——93°62°—
- SaturdayJun 6Drizzle41%—94°70°+1°
- SundayJun 7Showers41%0.19″83°65°-11°
- MondayJun 8Clear——84°57°+1°
- TuesdayJun 9Partly Cloudy——86°62°+2°
- WednesdayJun 10Overcast13%—92°65°+6°
- ThursdayJun 11Overcast24%—89°68°-3°
AQI 54 (Moderate), driven by PM2.5. AQI down 61 over the last 6 hours — air quality is improving sharply. PM2.5 at 26.7 µg/m³ (AQI 84) with a 0.93 fine-to-coarse ratio and 5 mph wind — combustion smoke trapped in calm air, not road dust.
OK No precautions needed for the general population; unusually sensitive individuals may consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion during the projected peak around 12 PM.
What's driving it
PM × Wind × Precip
PM2.5 at 26.7 µg/m³ (AQI 84) with a 0.93 fine-to-coarse ratio and 5 mph wind — combustion smoke trapped in calm air, not road dust.
- PM2.5/PM10
- 0.93
- Wind
- light
- Recent rain
- 0h in last 6h
- Pattern
- stagnant smoke
NO₂ × Time of day
NO₂ at AQI 40 during overnight — within the expected overnight baseline, no source signature.
- Present
- AQI 40
- Phase
- overnight calm
- Pattern
- traffic typical
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
- 3:58 AM
- Moonset
- 1:59 PM
- In sign
- ♒︎ Aquarius
Fireflies rise from the lawn
Paterson at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 9°F below the seasonal normal for this latitude
- Last frost: April 21 (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 5, 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.
SPC Convective Outlook
Storm Prediction Center — Paterson
SPC has placed Paterson in the Marginal Risk category for severe thunderstorms day after tomorrow.
- TODAYNONENo severe risk
- TOMORROWNONENo severe risk
- DAY 3MRGLMarginal Risk
Isolated severe storms possible. Limited threat for hail or damaging wind.
Source: NOAA / NWS Storm Prediction Center categorical convective outlook. Outlooks are re-issued multiple times per day; this page reflects the most recent SPC polygons covering the city’s coordinates.
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
July brings Paterson's warmest temperatures (~76°F mean) while January delivers the coldest (~31°F). Rainfall reaches its peak in August (4.5 inches) and hits its lowest point 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 |
Regional context
Paterson falls within a warm-summer humid continental climate region, sharing similar temperature ranges, seasonal patterns, and growing conditions with nearby cities.
Similar climates: Trenton, NJ, Newark, NJ, Jersey City, NJ, Elizabeth, NJ, Clifton, NJ.
Naturalist notes
Late May brings the peak migration of warblers through Paterson's parks and wooded areas.
Apple trees typically finish blooming by early May in the city's gardens and yards.
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Paterson?
- Paterson's last spring frost typically occurs around mid-April, with the first fall frost arriving around mid-November.
- What is the rainy season in Paterson?
- August brings the most rainfall with about 4.5 inches on average; the city receives roughly 45 inches annually.
- What is the warmest month in Paterson?
- July typically brings the warmest weather, averaging about 76°F.
- What is the coldest month in Paterson?
- January typically brings the coldest weather, averaging about 31°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Paterson?
- Cool-season crops like peas and lettuce can be planted around the last spring frost (mid-April); warm-season crops like tomatoes and peppers should wait until 1–2 weeks after.
- How many rainy days does Paterson get?
- Paterson averages about 77 rainy days per year.
- What hardiness zone is Paterson?
- Paterson's USDA hardiness zone depends on its lowest average winter temperature; check the USDA's online lookup with the city ZIP for the current zone designation.
Climate
Paterson, New Jersey experiences a warm-summer humid continental climate. January temperatures hover near 31°F while July averages 76°F, creating a 45°F seasonal swing.
Throughout the year, Paterson receives about 45 inches of precipitation spread over roughly 77 rainy days.
Local weather patterns follow the rhythm of latitude (40.9°N), proximity to large water bodies, and elevation. These factors determine what grows here, when frost arrives, and the daily weather story.
Beaches near Paterson
- Jacob Riis Beach28.2 mi
- Rockaway Beach Beach28.6 mi
Each linked page shows live water temperature, wave height, swim and surf verdicts, tides, and rip-current risk from NDBC + NOAA + NWS data.