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Live forecasts update automatically; written guidance last reviewed 16 June 2026 by the True North Brief Weather Desk. Data from Environment and Climate Change Canada and other national met services via Open-Meteo.

☀️26°C
Clear skyNew JerseyFeels like 27° · Wind 9 km/h · Humidity 50%
UV 6 HighSunrise 06:24Sunset 20:23
Today☁️26°17°💧4%
Fri☁️21°14°💧4%
Sat☁️23°11°💧40%
Sun⛈️19°15°💧83%
Mon⛈️26°18°💧54%
Tue☁️22°12°💧12%
Wed🌦️23°15°💧18%

Live data from Open-Meteo · updates automatically ·

Check the live forecast above for current New Jersey conditions; temperatures range from low 20s°C along the coastal plain to teens°C in the northwestern highlands, with humidity rising ahead of afternoon showers. The state’s mid-Atlantic position brings four distinct seasons, so prepare for rapid shifts in the week ahead.

How does New Jersey’s geography shape its weather?

New Jersey is only 225 kilometres wide but spans three climate zones: the Atlantic coastal strip, the central Piedmont, and the Appalachian foothills in the northwest. Coastal areas stay 2–4°C cooler in summer due to sea breezes, while the highlands near the Delaware Water Gap can drop another 5–8°C overnight. This gradient means weather in nj tomorrow may differ sharply between Trenton and Cape May, with coastal fog often lingering longer.

What can you expect in the 10- to 14-day outlook?

The new jersey weather 14 day forecast follows typical late-summer patterns: a warm, humid ridge with daily high near 28–31°C inland, slightly lower at the shore. Showers and thunderstorms develop on about half the days, especially during afternoon heating. By the second week, a trough from the Great Lakes may bring a cooler, drier air mass, dropping highs into the low 20s°C. Check the new jersey weather hourly data in the live forecast for precise timing of rain bands. For a broader view, the weather in nj 10 days trend shows no extreme heat or cold, but a gradual transition to autumn is likely by mid-month. Travelers comparing across the country can see Canada weather at our national hub.

Area22,590 km² (roughly half of Nova Scotia)
Avg July high30°C (inland), 27°C (coast)
Avg January low−6°C (northwest) to −2°C (south)
Record precip185 mm in 24 hours (Hurricane Floyd, 1999)
What is the weather in New Jersey tomorrow?

Review the live forecast above for tomorrow’s highs and lows. Typically, a mix of sun and clouds with a 40–60% chance of afternoon thunderstorms; humidity will remain high. Coastal areas may see sea fog early, then clearing.

Does New Jersey get severe weather?

Yes. The state experiences thunderstorms with damaging winds and flash flooding, especially in summer. Winter brings nor’easters with heavy snow (30–60 cm possible in the northwest). Tornadoes are rare but occur (average 2–3 per year).

How does new jersey weather celsius compare to Canada’s?

New Jersey’s mid-summer highs (28–32°C) are similar to southern Ontario’s, but its winters are milder — January averages around 0°C versus −6°C in Ottawa. For reference, check Ottawa weather.