The Ponds, NJ Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for The Ponds, a community in Middlesex County, New Jersey.
This Afternoon
73°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. East wind around 5 mph.
7-day forecast for The Ponds
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 73°F | Mostly Cloudy | 5 mph E | 1% |
| Tonight | 58°F | Mostly Cloudy | 0 to 5 mph SE | 4% |
| Sunday | 76°F | Rain Showers Likely | 5 to 10 mph SE | 67% |
| Sunday Night | 58°F | Rain Showers Likely | 5 mph W | 70% |
| Monday | 69°F | Chance Rain Showers | 5 to 10 mph NE | 30% |
| Monday Night | 53°F | Chance Rain Showers | 5 to 10 mph NE | 30% |
| Tuesday | 66°F | Chance Rain Showers | 10 mph NE | 34% |
| Tuesday Night | 52°F | Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy | 10 mph NE | 34% |
| Wednesday | 65°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers | 10 to 15 mph NE | 22% |
| Wednesday Night | 52°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers | 10 to 15 mph NE | 22% |
| Thursday | 64°F | Chance Rain Showers | 10 to 15 mph NE | 31% |
| Thursday Night | 50°F | Chance Rain Showers | 10 to 15 mph NE | 38% |
| Friday | 66°F | Chance Rain Showers | 10 to 15 mph N | 38% |
| Friday Night | 51°F | Chance Rain Showers | 10 mph N | 38% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for The Ponds (40.307, -74.453). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for The Ponds
Last spring frost
Apr 25
First fall frost
Oct 16
Growing season
173 days
Hardiness zone
7a
More local growing data for The Ponds: nearby ZIP 08831 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · New Jersey frost dates
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Hightstown 2 W, Nj (8.4 mi from The Ponds). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Sep 20, 2026.