Newark, NJ
New Jersey · Records since 1843–2026
Records for August 11
🔥 Record High
August 11, 1949
+17° from 85° normal❄ Record Low
August 11, 1930
-16° from 69° normalAll-Time Records — Newark
Top 10 Record Highs — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 102°F | August 11, 1949 |
| 2 | 102°F | August 11, 1944 |
| 3 | 98°F | August 11, 2005 |
| 4 | 97°F | August 11, 1988 |
| 5 | 97°F | August 11, 1900 |
| 6 | 97°F | August 11, 1896 |
| 7 | 96°F | August 11, 2016 |
| 8 | 96°F | August 11, 1911 |
| 9 | 95°F | August 11, 2021 |
| 10 | 95°F | August 11, 1992 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 53°F | August 11, 1930 |
| 2 | 54°F | August 11, 1879 |
| 3 | 55°F | August 11, 1855 |
| 4 | 56°F | August 11, 1972 |
| 5 | 56°F | August 11, 1851 |
Heat Wave Summary — Newark
threshold: 92°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date101 of 221 days with data were above the 1991–2020 normal high for their date.
Days ≥ 90°F Per Year
1843–2026Average Daily High by Decade
Full year · complete decades only
Longest Heat Waves — Newark
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Aug 28, 1973 – Sep 5, 1973 | 9 | 100°F (Aug 28) | 96°F | 77°F |
| 2 | Aug 5, 1896 – Aug 13, 1896 | 9 | 97°F (Aug 6) | 95°F | 76°F |
| 3 | Aug 27, 1953 – Sep 3, 1953 | 8 | 105°F (Sep 2) | 99°F | 73°F |
| 4 | Jun 26, 1901 – Jul 3, 1901 | 8 | 103°F (Jul 2) | 97°F | 72°F |
| 5 | Aug 10, 1944 – Aug 17, 1944 | 8 | 102°F (Aug 11) | 98°F | 70°F |
| 6 | Jul 18, 2022 – Jul 25, 2022 | 8 | 102°F (Jul 24) | 98°F | 77°F |
| 7 | Jul 27, 2006 – Aug 3, 2006 | 8 | 101°F (Aug 3) | 96°F | 76°F |
| 8 | Aug 2, 2022 – Aug 9, 2022 | 8 | 101°F (Aug 9) | 96°F | 76°F |
| 9 | Aug 12, 2002 – Aug 19, 2002 | 8 | 100°F (Aug 13) | 95°F | 76°F |
| 10 | Aug 9, 1988 – Aug 16, 1988 | 8 | 99°F (Aug 15) | 96°F | 78°F |
Heat Waves Per Year
Warm Summer Nights (Jun–Aug)
Nights where the overnight low exceeded the 1991–2020 normal low
Above-Normal Summer Nights Per Year
Average June–August Low by Decade
Overnight lows · complete decades only
Precipitation
Actual vs. 1991–2020 full-month and full-season normals
Monthly Precipitation — Last 24 Months
Blue = actual · dashed line = monthly normal
Annual Precipitation Per Year (1970–2026)
Blue = above average · tan = below average · gold = 2026 (partial)
Heavy Rain Days Per Year (≥ 1.0")
Compare year-to-year changes in days with heavy rainfall (≥ 1.0")
Month in Review — July 2026
Average temperature · July 2026
48th-warmest month on record
36th-warmest July of 179 on record
-0.2° vs. 78.5° average (1991–2020)Longest 90°F Streak in July
4 consecutive days with highs of at least 90°F (Jul 1–4, 2026, peaking at 105°F)
The longest July streak since 2025 (1 year). The July record is 14 days, set in 2010.
Average July Temperature by Year
1843–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Julys on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2011 | 82.7°F |
| 2 | 2022 | 82.6°F |
| 3 | 1993 | 82.6°F |
| 4 | 2010 | 82.3°F |
| 5 | 2025 | 82.1°F |
| 6 | 1994 | 81.9°F |
| 7 | 2024 | 81.3°F |
| 8 | 2013 | 80.9°F |
| 9 | 2020 | 80.8°F |
| 10 | 1999 | 80.8°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 2011 | 82.7°F |
| 2 | July 2022 | 82.6°F |
| 3 | July 1993 | 82.6°F |
| 4 | July 2010 | 82.3°F |
| 5 | July 2025 | 82.1°F |
| 6 | July 1994 | 81.9°F |
| 7 | July 2024 | 81.3°F |
| 8 | July 2013 | 80.9°F |
| 9 | July 2020 | 80.8°F |
| 10 | July 1999 | 80.8°F |
Nearby Stations — July 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | July Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Newark, NJ | 78.2°F | 36th of 179 |
| New York-Central Park, NY | 76.4°F | 77th of 158 |
| New York-Kennedy Airport, NY | 76.7°F | 30th of 78 |
| New Brunswick, NJ | 76.8°F | 24th of 133 |
| Trenton, NJ | 76.4°F | 54th of 132 |