Eastern U.S. Weather: New Jersey Hits 106 Degrees, Outpacing Much of the South This Summer

Eastern U.S. Weather: New Jersey Hits 106 Degrees, Outpacing Much of the South This Summer

Newark, N.J. – New Jersey has emerged as one of the hottest places in the Eastern United States this year, with two official weather stations reaching at least 105 degrees, surpassing the highest temperatures recorded so far in many cities across the South. According to the National Weather Service Eastern Region, Pomona, New Jersey, reached 106 degrees, while Newark climbed to 105 degrees during 2026. Those readings exceed the highest temperatu…