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.
Today
83°F
Mostly Sunny
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Northeast wind around 3 mph.
7-day forecast for Essex Fells
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 83°F | Mostly Sunny | 3 mph NE | 0% |
| Tonight | 65°F | Mostly Cloudy | 3 mph NW | 4% |
| Wednesday | 82°F | Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 2 to 6 mph E | 39% |
| Wednesday Night | 70°F | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 5 mph S | 35% |
| Thursday | 87°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 2 to 8 mph SW | 44% |
| Thursday Night | 72°F | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy | 3 to 7 mph SW | 44% |
| Friday | 88°F | Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 3 to 7 mph SW | 46% |
| Friday Night | 71°F | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 2 to 6 mph W | 44% |
| Saturday | 86°F | Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 2 to 8 mph W | 37% |
| Saturday Night | 70°F | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 2 to 7 mph W | 37% |
| Sunday | 87°F | Mostly Sunny | 2 to 7 mph W | 14% |
| Sunday Night | 71°F | Mostly Clear | 6 mph SW | 14% |
| Monday | 88°F | Mostly Sunny | 3 to 10 mph W | 12% |
| Monday Night | 70°F | Partly Cloudy | 3 to 9 mph W | 12% |
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 Aug 4, 2026.