Kean University, NJ Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Kean University, a community in Union County, New Jersey.
This Afternoon
72°F
Partly Sunny
Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Southeast wind around 7 mph.
7-day forecast for Kean University
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 72°F | Partly Sunny | 7 mph SE | 1% |
| Tonight | 62°F | Mostly Cloudy | 5 to 8 mph SE | 14% |
| Sunday | 74°F | Rain Showers then Rain Likely | 6 to 10 mph SE | 85% |
| Sunday Night | 60°F | Rain Likely then Rain Showers Likely | 5 to 12 mph W | 81% |
| Monday | 69°F | Chance Rain Showers | 8 to 13 mph NE | 27% |
| Monday Night | 55°F | Chance Rain Showers | 7 to 10 mph NE | 30% |
| Tuesday | 65°F | Chance Rain Showers | 12 mph NE | 30% |
| Tuesday Night | 53°F | Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy | 13 mph NE | 30% |
| Wednesday | 66°F | Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers | 13 to 16 mph NE | 19% |
| Wednesday Night | 53°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers | 12 to 15 mph NE | 22% |
| Thursday | 65°F | Chance Rain Showers | 16 mph NE | 29% |
| Thursday Night | 53°F | Chance Rain Showers | 15 mph NE | 36% |
| Friday | 66°F | Chance Rain Showers | 13 to 17 mph N | 37% |
| Friday Night | 54°F | Chance Rain Showers | 13 to 16 mph N | 36% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Kean University (40.678, -74.233). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Kean University
Last spring frost
Apr 2
First fall frost
Nov 10
Growing season
222 days
Hardiness zone
7b
More local growing data for Kean University: nearby ZIP 07208 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · New Jersey frost dates
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Newark Intl Ap, Nj (2.9 mi from Kean University). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Sep 19, 2026.