Newark, NJ Weather & Growing Conditions
This Afternoon
72°F
Mostly Sunny
Mostly sunny. High near 72, with temperatures falling to around 70 in the afternoon. Southeast wind around 7 mph.
7-day forecast
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 72°F | Mostly Sunny | 7 mph SE | 1% |
| Tonight | 60°F | Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain | 3 to 7 mph SE | 16% |
| Sunday | 71°F | Rain | 7 mph SE | 92% |
| Sunday Night | 57°F | Rain Likely | 5 to 10 mph SW | 74% |
| Monday | 67°F | Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy | 8 to 13 mph NE | 32% |
| Monday Night | 53°F | Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers | 7 to 12 mph NE | 25% |
| Tuesday | 62°F | Chance Rain Showers | 13 mph NE | 30% |
| Tuesday Night | 51°F | Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy | 14 mph NE | 26% |
| Wednesday | 63°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers | 16 mph NE | 22% |
| Wednesday Night | 51°F | Chance Rain Showers | 16 mph NE | 30% |
| Thursday | 62°F | Chance Rain Showers | 17 mph NE | 33% |
| Thursday Night | 51°F | Chance Rain Showers | 15 mph N | 36% |
| Friday | 65°F | Chance Rain Showers | 12 to 15 mph N | 34% |
| Friday Night | 52°F | Chance Rain Showers | 12 to 15 mph N | 31% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Newark, NJ
Last spring frost
Apr 18
First fall frost
Oct 27
Growing season
189 days
Hardiness zone
7a
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Canoe Brook, Nj (4.8 mi). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Sep 19, 2026.