Historical weather data, all-time temperature records, and monthly climate averages for Fort Lee, NJ. Explore typical weather conditions by week for trip planning, and see how today compares to the historical record.
April 4 in Fort Lee lands right in that unpredictable spring shoulder season — historically, the mercury has swung anywhere from a brutal 27° (1975) to a shorts-worthy 77° (1974) on this exact date. On average, expect a high of 57° and a low of 40°, with a coin-flip-ish 41% chance of rain.
Fort Lee has seen it all — from a scorching 104° in July 2011 to a bone-chilling -7° in January 1984, a swing of 111 degrees between extremes. The wettest single day on record dumped 8.18 inches in September 1999, likely tied to a tropical system, while a 1978 February storm buried the area under 16 inches of snow.
Summer is the main event here, with highs peaking around 88° in mid-to-late July and the wettest stretch of the year arriving right on its heels in late July. Winters are cold but not brutal, with January highs averaging just 39°. If you're planning a visit, May through June offers the sweet spot — warm but not swampy, with average highs climbing from 72° to 81°.