Average annual precipitation, ranked
5 cities| # | City | Average annual precipitation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jersey City | 50.4 in | wettest June |
| 2 | Newark | 50.4 in | wettest June |
| 3 | Edison | 49.5 in | wettest June |
| 4 | Elizabeth | 46.6 in | wettest July |
| 5 | Paterson | 44.9 in | wettest August |
Thirty-year normals and records from each city's NOAA GHCN-Daily station, computed 2026-08-30. Cities with a population of 100,000 or more and a reporting station. Each city name opens its climate page.