Essex Fells, NJ Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Essex Fells, a borough in Essex County, New Jersey.
This Afternoon
72°F
Partly Sunny
Partly sunny. High near 72, with temperatures falling to around 70 in the afternoon. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
7-day forecast for Essex Fells
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 72°F | Partly Sunny | 5 mph SE | 1% |
| Tonight | 59°F | Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers | 2 to 6 mph SE | 23% |
| Sunday | 71°F | Rain Showers then Rain | 5 to 9 mph SE | 92% |
| Sunday Night | 56°F | Rain then Rain Showers Likely | 3 to 12 mph W | 82% |
| Monday | 67°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers | 8 to 12 mph NE | 21% |
| Monday Night | 52°F | Chance Rain Showers | 9 mph NE | 30% |
| Tuesday | 63°F | Chance Rain Showers | 10 mph NE | 30% |
| Tuesday Night | 50°F | Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy | 9 to 13 mph NE | 29% |
| Wednesday | 63°F | Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers | 15 mph NE | 17% |
| Wednesday Night | 50°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers | 14 mph NE | 21% |
| Thursday | 62°F | Chance Rain Showers | 12 to 16 mph NE | 28% |
| Thursday Night | 50°F | Chance Rain Showers | 15 mph NE | 35% |
| Friday | 64°F | Chance Rain Showers | 13 to 17 mph N | 35% |
| Friday Night | 52°F | Chance Rain Showers | 15 mph N | 35% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Essex Fells (40.828, -74.276). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Essex Fells
Last spring frost
Apr 18
First fall frost
Oct 24
Growing season
187 days
Hardiness zone
7a
More local growing data for Essex Fells: nearby ZIP 07021 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · New Jersey frost dates
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Essex Fells Service Bldg, Nj (0.5 mi from Essex Fells). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Sep 20, 2026.