TRENTON, NJ – So far this fall, weekends in New Jersey have been a complete washout with multiple consecutive weekends of non-stop rain. That trend ends this weekend, according to the National Weather Service.
Residents in New Jersey can look forward to a stretch of mild weather through Saturday, with temperatures ranging from the low 50s to the high 70s. The forecast promises a reprieve from any extreme conditions, making it an opportune time for outdoor activities or simply enjoying the autumn air.
Today, expect mostly sunny skies with a high near 72. A southwest wind will be blowing at around 10 mph, adding a gentle breeze to the warm day. As the sun sets, the skies will turn partly cloudy, and temperatures will drop to a low around 50. The wind will calm to around five mph, making for a relatively tranquil night.
Thursday will mirror today’s weather pattern, featuring mostly sunny skies and a high near 75. Winds will continue to flow from the southwest at around five mph. By Thursday night, however, the sky will become mostly cloudy, and the low will dip to around 54. The wind will maintain its southwestern direction but will become calm after midnight.
Friday will bring more sunshine and slightly warmer temperatures, with a high expected near 77. A west wind blowing at 5 to 10 mph will keep things comfortable. The night sky will remain mostly clear, and temperatures will settle to a low of around 57.
Saturday appears to be the warmest day of the week, featuring abundant sunshine and a high near 80. As night falls, the sky will turn mostly cloudy, and the temperatures will hover around a low of 57.
Looking ahead to Sunday, clouds will dominate the sky, accompanied by a 30% chance of showers. Despite the possible rain, temperatures will remain mild, with a high near 71 and a nighttime low around 56.
New Jersey is set for several days of mild and mostly sunny weather, perfect for enjoying the tail end of fall before the colder temperatures set in.