Newfoundland, New Jersey
Newfoundland is a community of 1,361 people in Passaic County, New Jersey.
Why visit Newfoundland
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails, 4 places to eat and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Kanouse Mountain and Clinton Furnace.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 19°F.
Weather in Newfoundland
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Newfoundland
Newfoundland () is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) covering portions of both West Milford in Passaic County, and Jefferson Township in Morris County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. It is located along Route 23 and is the mailing address of Green Pond, a private lake in Rockaway Township. As of the 2020 United States census, the CDP's population was 1,145.
From the Wikipedia article Newfoundland, New Jersey (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks2
Clinton Furnace
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Historic ironworks in Passaic County, New Jersey
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes4
Dunkin'
Fast food · Donut, Coffee Shop · 1.2 mi
2903 State Route 23, Newfoundland
Mo-Fr 04:30-20:00; Sa-Su 05:00-20:00
Churches and places of worship3
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries14
Map of Newfoundland
32 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 19°F | 4.1 in |
| Feb | 39°F | 19°F | 3.1 in |
| Mar | 47°F | 27°F | 4.5 in |
| Apr | 59°F | 38°F | 4.2 in |
| May | 70°F | 48°F | 4.0 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 57°F | 4.8 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 61°F | 4.6 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 60°F | 4.3 in |
| Sep | 75°F | 52°F | 4.9 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 41°F | 5.0 in |
| Nov | 51°F | 32°F | 3.8 in |
| Dec | 41°F | 25°F | 4.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Charlotteburg Rsvr Hcn (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Passaic County has had 20 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2021-09-05: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-09-02: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-06-08: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Severe Storm)
- 2012-10-30: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Essex County Airport (CDW) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 15 miles away.
- Oak Ridge 4 mi southwest, about 7 min by car
- Kinnelon 6 mi southeast, about 9 min by car
- Wanaque 7 mi east, about 12 min by car
- Pompton Lakes 8 mi southeast, about 13 min by car
- Ringwood 9 mi east, about 14 min by car
- Pompton Plains 9 mi southeast, about 14 min by car
- Oakland 10 mi east, about 16 min by car
- Lincoln Park 11 mi southeast, about 18 min by car
- Lake Hopatcong 11 mi southwest, about 18 min by car
- Franklin Lakes 12 mi east, about 20 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Clinton Road ore smelter, The original uploader was Daniel Case at English Wikipedia ., CC BY-SA 3.0
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