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Newark, NJ – New Jersey residents could be heading into 2026 with springlike temperatures, as long-range forecasts point to a stretch of near-record warmth settling in across the state after Christmas and lingering into the New Year.
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the 8–14 day temperature tf outlook covering Saturday, December 27 through Friday, January 2 shows a strong probability of above-normal temperatures statewide, including Newark, the New York City metro area, the Jersey Shore, and much of central and southern New Jersey.
For Newark and nearby communities, daytime highs during the post-Christmas to New Year’s window are expected to run well above late-December averages, with some days potentially approaching or challenging daily temperature records. Late December typically brings colder, more wintry conditions to the region, making the forecasted warmth especially notable.
Meteorologists say the pattern is being driven by a broad ridge of high pressure dominating the eastern United States, effectively blocking sustained cold air from reaching the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast while keeping storm systems on a milder track…