June was a historically hot and dry month for NJ. Will July be similar?

North Jersey saw a historically warm and dry June this past month as residents saw record high temperatures with little rainfall.

In the area around Newark Airport, June 2024 ranks as the second warmest June with data tracing back to 1931, according to National Weather Service meteorologist Brian Ciennecki.

The heat wave North Jersey residents experienced in June contributed to this historic month. The warmest temperature observed in Newark was 100 degrees on June 21, which was first time Newark saw temperatures in the triple digits since August 2022.

In the area surrounding Teterboro Airport, the high temperature reached 90 degrees eight times, with the hottest day coming in at 97 degrees on June 26.

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Bergenfield saw its warmest June ever with data going back to 1983 according to Bob Ziff of the North Jersey Weather Observer. A strong heat wave surrounding the Bergen county town caused six straight days of temperatures over 90 degrees. In total Bergenfield saw eight days where temperatures crossed the 90 degree mark.

The average temperature in Newark this past month was 77.5 degrees which is about 4.8 degrees above normal for this time of year according to Ciennecki.

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Dry month for New Jersey

Data from National Weather Service also shows the area surrounding Newark Airport had the 14th driest June on record and the driest since 1999 with a precipitation count of 1.75 inches.

Precipitation was slightly below normal in Bergenfield with rainfall coming in at 3.63 inches according to a report from the North Jersey Weather Observers.

A scorching heat wave and lack of rain highlighted the month of June. Experts think July will continue the streak of warmth, but more rainfall is expected.

July 2024 forecast for NJ

The monthly outlook for July will see temperatures remaining above normal, according the climate prediction center at National Weather Service.

Ciennecki says it is difficult to tell how much precipitation those in North Jersey will see this July, but the probability appears to be precipitation will be above normal.

Paramus may see possible showers and thunderstorms this weekend as NWS says there is a 60% chance of precipitation on Saturday in the afternoon.