Average Snowfall in Newark, NJ
28.2"
inches per year
Moderate Snow Area
Elevation: 46 ft
Based on the NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normal — the official 30-year average of a typical winter, not any single season — from the nearest comparable-elevation weather station about 2 miles away.
Newark Snowfall by Month
Snow season in Newark typically runs from December through March, peaking in February with about 8.4" of snow.
Oct0.2"
Nov0.3"
Dec5.9"
Jan8"
Feb8.4"
Mar4.7"
Apr0.7"
May–
Jun–
Jul–
Aug–
Sep–
Average monthly snowfall, NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
What to Expect
That is about the US average annual snowfall of 28". At 28.2" per year, a solid snow shovel and windshield cover will get you through most storms. Keep ice melt and a scraper in the car.
Ohuhu Wheeled Snow Shovel, 30x12 Blade
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OxGord All-Weather Windshield Snow Cover
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Zanch 27" Snow Brush & Ice Scraper
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LYVANAS Ergonomic Ice Scraper
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Snow in New Jersey
| City | Annual Snow |
|---|---|
| New Brunswick | 29" |
| Newark | 28.2" |
Snowfall Near Newark
| City | Distance | Annual Snow |
|---|---|---|
| Staten Island, NY | 8 mi | 31.5" |
| New York, NY | 9 mi | 29.8" |
| Brooklyn, NY | 10 mi | 29.8" |
| Yonkers, NY | 20 mi | 32.7" |
| New Brunswick, NJ | 23 mi | 29" |