Dorothy, NJ Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Dorothy, a community in Atlantic County, New Jersey.
This Afternoon
75°F
Partly Sunny
Partly sunny, with a high near 75. East wind around 5 mph.
7-day forecast for Dorothy
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 75°F | Partly Sunny | 5 mph E | 2% |
| Tonight | 62°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 to 5 mph E | 4% |
| Sunday | 78°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers | 5 to 10 mph S | 23% |
| Sunday Night | 62°F | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 0 to 5 mph SW | 59% |
| Monday | 72°F | Chance Rain Showers | 5 mph NE | 43% |
| Monday Night | 57°F | Chance Rain Showers | 5 to 10 mph NE | 43% |
| Tuesday | 68°F | Chance Rain Showers | 10 to 15 mph NE | 38% |
| Tuesday Night | 55°F | Chance Rain Showers | 10 to 15 mph NE | 38% |
| Wednesday | 66°F | Chance Rain Showers | 15 mph NE | 29% |
| Wednesday Night | 56°F | Chance Rain Showers | 10 to 15 mph NE | 30% |
| Thursday | 65°F | Chance Rain Showers | 15 mph NE | 35% |
| Thursday Night | 53°F | Chance Rain Showers | 10 to 15 mph N | 37% |
| Friday | 66°F | Chance Rain Showers | 10 to 15 mph N | 35% |
| Friday Night | 52°F | Chance Rain Showers | 5 to 10 mph N | 33% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Dorothy (39.404, -74.832). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Dorothy
Last spring frost
Apr 24
First fall frost
Oct 22
Growing season
180 days
Hardiness zone
7a
More local growing data for Dorothy: nearby ZIP 08317 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · New Jersey frost dates
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Estell Manor, Nj (1.2 mi from Dorothy). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Sep 20, 2026.