Rutherford, NJ Weather & Growing Conditions
This Afternoon
76°F
Sunny
Sunny. High near 76, with temperatures falling to around 70 in the afternoon. South wind 6 to 9 mph.
7-day forecast
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 76°F | Sunny | 6 to 9 mph S | 0% |
| Tonight | 59°F | Partly Cloudy | 2 to 6 mph S | 0% |
| Thursday | 74°F | Chance Rain Showers | 5 to 10 mph S | 38% |
| Thursday Night | 62°F | Rain Showers Likely | 3 to 7 mph SW | 60% |
| Friday | 71°F | Rain Showers | 3 mph S | 83% |
| Friday Night | 54°F | Rain Showers Likely | 5 mph N | 61% |
| Saturday | 65°F | Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers | 5 to 9 mph NW | 15% |
| Saturday Night | 46°F | Slight Chance Light Rain | 9 mph W | 22% |
| Sunday | 60°F | Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny | 10 mph NW | 15% |
| Sunday Night | 43°F | Partly Cloudy | 8 mph W | 4% |
| Monday | 59°F | Sunny | 9 to 13 mph W | 9% |
| Monday Night | 42°F | Mostly Clear | 8 mph W | 9% |
| Tuesday | 62°F | Sunny | 8 to 12 mph W | 4% |
| Tuesday Night | 43°F | Mostly Clear | 9 mph W | 0% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Rutherford, NJ
Last spring frost
Apr 3
First fall frost
Nov 4
Growing season
215 days
Hardiness zone
7b
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Teterboro Ap, Nj (3.1 mi). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 4, 2026.