Newark’s Continental Climate
More than anything, its temperature that makes or breaks a location. Who would want to relocate to a city with nothing but snow in the air and on the ground all year round? Or to an area where, during the day, the air is hot enough to literally bake the asphalt? These extreme places tend to attract the most tourists, but it is the places with temperate climates that usually get the attention of would-be residents. Good for Newark.
The city of Newark is known for its distinctive humid continental climate. The city’s close proximity to the ocean, however, has a general moderating effect on the city. Also, compared to other nearby cities (St. Louise, Pittsburgh, Columbus and Chicago), Newark tends to be warmer. This warm atmosphere is all thanks to the Atlantic Ocean.
Look Closer
Some quick facts:
Mean rainfall is at 42.38 in.
Mean snowfall is at 21.5 in.
Driest month is January
Wettest month is August
The city of Newark receives a generous amount of snow and rainfall each year. The months of July, August and September usually bring the most amount of rainfall. According to US Travel Weather, in 2006 these months received 4.68, 4.02 and 4.01 inches of precipitation, respectively. The months of March and May also received their fair share of heavy rainfall. The records indicated 4.21 and 4.46 inches of precipitation respectively.
Strangely, the month with the most rainfall also happens to be one of the hottest months of the year. The record high goes to the months of July, August and September at 105 degrees Fahrenheit. The coldest month of the year was January. That month hit a record low of -8 degrees Fahrenheit. The following month, February, did little to alleviate the cold, as the record was -7 degrees Fahrenheit.