Fords, NJ Weather & Growing Conditions
This Afternoon
72°F
Partly Sunny
Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
7-day forecast
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 72°F | Partly Sunny | 5 mph SE | 1% |
| Tonight | 61°F | Mostly Cloudy | 5 mph SE | 6% |
| Sunday | 74°F | Rain Showers | 5 to 10 mph SE | 80% |
| Sunday Night | 59°F | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 5 to 10 mph W | 72% |
| Monday | 69°F | Chance Rain Showers | 5 to 10 mph NE | 28% |
| Monday Night | 55°F | Chance Rain Showers | 5 to 10 mph NE | 29% |
| Tuesday | 65°F | Chance Rain Showers | 10 mph NE | 32% |
| Tuesday Night | 53°F | Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy | 10 mph NE | 32% |
| Wednesday | 65°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers | 10 to 15 mph NE | 20% |
| Wednesday Night | 53°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers | 10 to 15 mph NE | 22% |
| Thursday | 64°F | Chance Rain Showers | 15 mph NE | 30% |
| Thursday Night | 52°F | Chance Rain Showers | 15 mph NE | 36% |
| Friday | 66°F | Chance Rain Showers | 10 to 15 mph N | 37% |
| Friday Night | 53°F | Chance Rain Showers | 10 mph N | 37% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Fords, NJ
Last spring frost
Apr 11
First fall frost
Oct 28
Growing season
198 days
Hardiness zone
7b
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Plainfield, Nj (6.6 mi). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Sep 20, 2026.