Ship Bottom, NJ Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Ship Bottom, a borough in Ocean County, New Jersey.
Today
71°F
Partly Sunny
Partly sunny, with a high near 71. East wind 15 to 20 mph.
7-day forecast for Ship Bottom
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 71°F | Partly Sunny | 15 to 20 mph E | 7% |
| Tonight | 66°F | Partly Cloudy | 10 to 15 mph E | 3% |
| Sunday | 74°F | Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers | 10 to 20 mph S | 24% |
| Sunday Night | 65°F | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 10 to 20 mph W | 68% |
| Monday | 69°F | Rain Showers Likely | 20 to 25 mph N | 67% |
| Monday Night | 63°F | Chance Rain Showers | 20 to 25 mph NE | 39% |
| Tuesday | 67°F | Chance Rain Showers | 25 to 30 mph NE | 38% |
| Tuesday Night | 62°F | Chance Rain Showers | 30 to 35 mph NE | 37% |
| Wednesday | 67°F | Chance Rain Showers | 35 to 40 mph NE | 36% |
| Wednesday Night | 62°F | Chance Rain Showers | 35 to 40 mph NE | 40% |
| Thursday | 66°F | Chance Rain Showers | 35 to 40 mph NE | 42% |
| Thursday Night | 60°F | Chance Rain Showers | 30 to 40 mph NE | 39% |
| Friday | 66°F | Chance Rain Showers | 25 to 30 mph N | 33% |
| Friday Night | 60°F | Chance Rain Showers | 25 to 30 mph N | 32% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Ship Bottom (39.645, -74.183). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Ship Bottom
Last spring frost
Apr 1
First fall frost
Nov 15
Growing season
230 days
Hardiness zone
7b
More local growing data for Ship Bottom: nearby ZIP 08008 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · New Jersey frost dates
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Brant Beach-Beach Haven, Nj (4.5 mi from Ship Bottom). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Sep 19, 2026.