Paterson, New Jersey has a Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation climate (Köppen classification: Dfa). Average annual temperatures range from 44 °F (low) to 63 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 49.9 Inches. Paterson is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 1 - Apr. 10 through the first frost around Nov. 1 - Nov. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22.4 °F | 38.8 °F | 3.65 in. |
| February | 24.1 °F | 41.5 °F | 2.81 in. |
| March | 31.3 °F | 49.6 °F | 4.39 in. |
| April | 41.8 °F | 62.0 °F | 4.12 in. |
| May | 51.5 °F | 72.0 °F | 4.1 in. |
| June | 60.9 °F | 81.1 °F | 4.89 in. |
| July | 66.1 °F | 86.1 °F | 4.37 in. |
| August | 64.4 °F | 84.2 °F | 4.52 in. |
| September | 56.8 °F | 77.4 °F | 4.46 in. |
| October | 45.0 °F | 65.4 °F | 4.47 in. |
| November | 35.6 °F | 54.0 °F | 3.76 in. |
| December | 28.4 °F | 43.8 °F | 4.34 in. |
| Annual | 44 °F | 63 °F | 49.88 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 1 - Nov. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 1 - Apr. 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 75-100 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7a : 0°F to 5°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 6b : -5°F to 0°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Moderate Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation |