nj snowfall totals by year

Statewide, the average temperature of 31.9° was just 1.2° above the 1981–2010 mean and ranks as the 35th mildest since 1895. This ranks as the third least-snowy winter snow season, only behind the winters of 1972/73 and 1918/19. This page pulls together information on when, how much and how often the cities of Newark and Elizabeth in New Jersey have snow.There are data and descriptions here of how many days it snows and the total amount of snowfall that Newark and Elizabeth usually get. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Though one might say that conditions during the first month of 2019 were consistently inconsistent, oftentimes with rapid transitions.

The statewide monthly temperature averaged 39.7°. In recent years, many a comment has been heard that New Jersey just does not have a spring season any more. The average statewide rainfall of 5.97” ranks as the third wettest on record. However, overall, it was the persistent chill that captured the most attention, with the green up of lawns and foliage, accompanied by the blossoming of spring flowers, delayed from normal by upwards of two weeks. About one in four years also get a little snow in November.The season's last snowfall typically happens in March. For the season thus far, NJ has averaged 8.9” (-3.9”), the north division 13.7” (-3.5”), central 6.6” (-7.7”), and south 7.5” (-2.5”). This is 0.47” above the 1981–2010 average and ranks as the 47th wettest February since 1895. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.

Chance of precipitation is 40%.A chance of showers and thunderstorms. April and May marked the first time since December 2017–January 2018 that consecutive months had below-average temperatures. The month came in like a lion, with a week of wintry weather, which was particularly snowy in northern and central regions. This was 1.9” above average. This is 3.17” above the 1981–2010 mean (2.87” above the period of record mean) and is the wettest February in well over 100 years.

Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. The mildest February by far occurred in 2017 (40.4°), while this past February 2018 came in second mildest at 39.2°, just edging out 1998. The same cannot be said for spring 2020. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Patchy fog before 9am. Chance of precipitation is 20%.A chance of showers and thunderstorms. There are also monthly and yearly counts of the days that the cities normally have heavy snowstorms and deep snow accumulated on the ground. The first set of monthly snow totals are averages for 2010 to 2019. To view winter storm totals collected from previous winters, please visit our archive page. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Statewide, the April average temperature of 47.7° was 3.2° below the 1981–2010 mean (2.0° below the 1895–2017 mean). The second month of 2019 across New Jersey was not one that will leave an indelible mark in the memory bank. This ranks as the 8th mildest January (tied with 1933) since records commenced in 1895. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 73. So does the fact that February 2018 was milder than 62 of the past 123 Marches (February 2017 was milder than 70 Marches). Reservoirs and ground water levels are in good shape. The statewide average rain and melted snow totaled 3.91”. Three nor’easters pounded New Jersey, with a fourth grazing the state, turning more of its wrath on southeastern New England. Typically, on three days in January and in February, the snow covering Newark gets to five or more inches deep.Jay Lawrimore, Ron Ray, Scott Applequist, Bryant Korzeniewski, Matthew Menne. However, this never means we should let our guard down and not use water in a responsible manner. The statewide average precipitation this June was 3.10”. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. This is 19.2” below the 1981–2010 average and, looking back from the 1896/96 to 2018/19 snow seasons, is 21.4” below average.

Combined with mild rankings of 9th in January and 4th in February, 2020 has started off as the 2nd mildest on record at 5.8° above the 1981–2010 average. It was the 61st wettest (65th driest) March since 1895. For the month, snowfall over the north division averaged 5.8” (-3.5”), central 1.8” (-6.1”), and south 3.8” (-2.0”). Rain and melted snow totaled 4.39” on average, which was 0.99” above average. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. As a result of the premature warmth, vegetation green up across the state was at least two weeks earlier than normal. The tables below give yearly averages for snowfall at cities, towns and parks in New Jersey. The average maximum of 56.2° (+5.4°) ranked 7th mildest and the minimum of 36.4° (+5.6°) 2nd mildest. There were no coastal storms, thus no significant tidal flooding or beach erosion. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. In December, for instance, one in four years totals over 8.2 inches of snow. The statewide average temperature of 37.3° was 6.6° above the 1981–2010 mean. For instance, Newark (Essex County) received just 0.9” and New Brunswick (Middlesex) 0.8”, the least in January for each station since 2008. Anomalies and rankings were quite similar across the state.

The monthly average across NJ was 2.38”. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 30%.A chance of showers and thunderstorms. In true nor’easter fashion, the storms brought minor to moderate coastal flooding, significant beach erosion, powerful winds, heavy rain, and record- to near-record-breaking snowfall. This ranks as the 28th coolest April since 1895 and the chilliest since 1982 (also 47.7°). Plentiful precipitation since February has eliminated drought concerns as we enter the summer water consumption season. The remainder of the month was often lamb-like, including four days with high temperatures exceeding 70° at many locations and six in the 60°s. January 2020 was milder than December 2019 by 1.0°. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Several inch-plus rain events occurred, along with the first lightning-filled squall line of the year, which, in some locations, included hail and strong winds.

Central and northeastern areas were almost shut out for the month in the snow department, and for that matter, mostly devoid of snow since the unseasonable event of November 15. The following are copyrighted maps depicting New Jersey snowfall totals from 2000-01 through 2018-19, as well as an annual average snowfall map.