Climate Change in Montclair
Local Briefing - Montclair News How Ready is Montclair for Climate Change? Montclair is taking proactive steps to address the looming impacts of climate change, including intensified flooding and heatwaves. Through a state-backed grant and the expertise of Colliers Engineering and Design, the township is developing a climate resilience plan. But how prepared is Montclair, and what does this mean for residents’ future? --- Montclair’s Climate and Environmental History Temperature Records: Montclair’s highest recorded temperature was 105°F in the summer of 1954, while its coldest was -12°F during the winter of 1934. The average annual temperature is a moderate 55°F, though recent years have shown noticeable warming trends. Precipitation Patterns: Montclair receives an average of 47 inches of rain annually, with the wettest month typically being July. However, extreme weather events, such as the August 2024 flooding on Pine Street, highlight the growing unpredictability of pre...