Historical weather data, all-time temperature records, and monthly climate averages for Garfield, NJ. Explore typical weather conditions by week for trip planning, and see how today compares to the historical record.
April 5 in Garfield typically lands in that awkward between-seasons stretch — average highs of 57° and lows of 39° tell the story. The date's range is wild though: it's hit as warm as 81° (2010) and as cold as 23° (1995). Rain is a modest possibility at 27%, and snow is off the table entirely.
Garfield runs hot when it wants to — 104° in July 2011 is the kind of heat that makes New Jersey feel like a different place entirely. The other end of the spectrum is equally dramatic, with a -7° reading in January 1984. The wettest single day on record dumped 8.18 inches in September 1999, a reminder that late-summer storms here can be no joke.
Summer is the main event in Garfield, with mid-July highs averaging 88° and the year's peak falling the week of July 16–22. If you're cold-averse, avoid January, when highs only average 37°. July is also the wettest stretch of the year, so pack accordingly if you're visiting during peak warmth.