Rutgers University-Busch Campus, NJ Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Rutgers University-Busch Campus, a community in Middlesex County, New Jersey.
Tonight
59°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Southeast wind 0 to 5 mph.
7-day forecast for Rutgers University-Busch Campus
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 59°F | Mostly Cloudy | 0 to 5 mph SE | 7% |
| Sunday | 75°F | Rain Showers | 5 mph SE | 81% |
| Sunday Night | 58°F | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 0 to 5 mph W | 72% |
| Monday | 69°F | Chance Rain Showers | 5 to 10 mph NE | 27% |
| Monday Night | 53°F | Chance Rain Showers | 5 to 10 mph NE | 29% |
| Tuesday | 65°F | Chance Rain Showers | 10 mph NE | 33% |
| Tuesday Night | 52°F | Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy | 5 to 10 mph NE | 33% |
| Wednesday | 65°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers | 10 to 15 mph NE | 19% |
| Wednesday Night | 51°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers | 10 mph NE | 21% |
| Thursday | 64°F | Chance Rain Showers | 10 to 15 mph NE | 29% |
| Thursday Night | 50°F | Chance Rain Showers | 10 mph NE | 35% |
| Friday | 66°F | Chance Rain Showers | 10 to 15 mph N | 36% |
| Friday Night | 52°F | Chance Rain Showers | 10 mph N | 36% |
| Saturday | 69°F | Chance Rain Showers | 10 mph N | 30% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Rutgers University-Busch Campus (40.520, -74.467). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Rutgers University-Busch Campus
Last spring frost
Apr 15
First fall frost
Oct 26
Growing season
193 days
Hardiness zone
7a
More local growing data for Rutgers University-Busch Campus: nearby ZIP 08854 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · New Jersey frost dates
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, New Brunswick 3 Se, Nj (5.1 mi from Rutgers University-Busch Campus). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Sep 20, 2026.