Franklin, NJ Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Franklin, a borough in Sussex County, New Jersey.
This Afternoon
71°F
Mostly Sunny
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. East wind around 0 mph.
7-day forecast for Franklin
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 71°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 mph | 0% |
| Tonight | 53°F | Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers | 0 mph | 24% |
| Sunday | 66°F | Rain Showers | 0 to 5 mph S | 99% |
| Sunday Night | 52°F | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 0 to 5 mph NW | 73% |
| Monday | 65°F | Partly Sunny | 5 mph NE | 11% |
| Monday Night | 46°F | Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers | 5 mph NE | 23% |
| Tuesday | 61°F | Chance Rain Showers | 5 mph NE | 26% |
| Tuesday Night | 45°F | Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy | 5 to 10 mph NE | 25% |
| Wednesday | 62°F | Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers | 10 mph NE | 20% |
| Wednesday Night | 45°F | Chance Rain Showers | 5 to 10 mph NE | 31% |
| Thursday | 61°F | Chance Rain Showers | 5 to 10 mph NE | 32% |
| Thursday Night | 46°F | Chance Rain Showers | 5 to 10 mph NE | 35% |
| Friday | 64°F | Chance Rain Showers | 5 to 10 mph N | 31% |
| Friday Night | 47°F | Chance Rain Showers | 5 to 10 mph N | 31% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Franklin (41.109, -74.589). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Franklin
Last spring frost
May 1
First fall frost
Oct 12
Growing season
164 days
Hardiness zone
6b
More local growing data for Franklin: nearby ZIP 07416 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · New Jersey frost dates
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Sussex Ap, Nj (6.6 mi from Franklin). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Sep 19, 2026.