New Jersey Is One of America’s Fastest-Warming States, Data Shows

Average annual temperatures in New Jersey have risen approximately 3.5 degrees since 1970, outpacing the national average increase of about 2.5 degrees. Lauren Casey, a meteorologist from Climate Central, reported these findings based on data collected by the nonprofit organization. The significant temperature rise underscores New Jersey's heightened climate warming compared to the broader trend across the United States over the past five decades.