Forked River, NJ Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Forked River, a community in Ocean County, New Jersey.
Tonight
60°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. East wind around 5 mph.
7-day forecast for Forked River
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 60°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 mph E | 3% |
| Sunday | 76°F | Chance Rain Showers | 5 to 15 mph SE | 31% |
| Sunday Night | 59°F | Rain Showers Likely | 5 to 10 mph W | 63% |
| Monday | 70°F | Chance Rain Showers | 10 to 15 mph NE | 44% |
| Monday Night | 57°F | Chance Rain Showers | 10 to 15 mph NE | 44% |
| Tuesday | 68°F | Chance Rain Showers | 15 to 20 mph NE | 37% |
| Tuesday Night | 56°F | Chance Rain Showers | 15 to 20 mph NE | 37% |
| Wednesday | 67°F | Chance Rain Showers | 20 to 25 mph NE | 27% |
| Wednesday Night | 56°F | Chance Rain Showers | 20 to 25 mph NE | 33% |
| Thursday | 66°F | Chance Rain Showers | 20 to 25 mph NE | 40% |
| Thursday Night | 53°F | Chance Rain Showers | 20 mph NE | 45% |
| Friday | 67°F | Chance Rain Showers | 20 mph N | 42% |
| Friday Night | 53°F | Chance Rain Showers | 10 to 20 mph N | 39% |
| Saturday | 69°F | Chance Rain Showers | 15 mph N | 32% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Forked River (39.826, -74.181). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Forked River
Last spring frost
Apr 23
First fall frost
Oct 20
Growing season
179 days
Hardiness zone
7b
More local growing data for Forked River: nearby ZIP 08734 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · New Jersey frost dates
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Toms River, Nj (6.6 mi from Forked River). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Sep 20, 2026.