Local weather forecast

Weather in Basking Ridge, NJ

Updated 2026-08-11 13:00 local time · ZIP codes 07920

Now82°F

Sunny

High / Low90° / 68°

Rain chance73%

Wind6 mph

Weather alerts

Active alerts

Coastal Flood Statement issued August 11 at 2:34AM EDT until August 11 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY

* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline. * WHERE...Southern Queens and Southern Nassau Counties. * WHEN...This evening. * IMPACTS...Brief minor flooding of the most vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional rounds of localized minor flooding are likely with the Wednesday Night and Thursday Night high tides. Minor coastal flooding could be a bit more widespread with the Wednesday night high tide.

Safety instructions

Do not drive through flooded roadways.

Hourly

Next hours

Now

82°4% rain

2 PM

87°4% rain

3 PM

87°5% rain

4 PM

86°14% rain

5 PM

90°4% rain

6 PM

86°12% rain

7 PM

75°84% rain

8 PM

73°84% rain

9 PM

73°12% rain

10 PM

73°13% rain

11 PM

73°14% rain

12 AM

72°16% rain

Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-08-11

90° 68°Sunny

Rain 73%Gust 7 mph

Tomorrow2026-08-12

86° 67°Sunny

Rain 67%Gust 7 mph

Thursday2026-08-13

88° 68°Sunny

Rain 57%Gust 9 mph

Conditions

Weather details

Feels like85°F

Humidity66%

Pressure29.84 inHg

Visibility8 mi

Wind6 mph WNW

Wind gusts6 mph

Precipitation0.00 in

UV index6

Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:04 AM

Sunset08:02 PM

Moonrise04:01 AM

Moon phaseNew Moon

Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Take an umbrella

Rain chance reaches about 84% over the next 12 hours.

Light layers should work

It feels like 85°F with winds near 6 mph.

Best window: 1 PM

82°F, 4% rain chance and 6 mph wind.

Use extra caution while driving

Visibility is around 8 mi; gusts may reach 9 mph.

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 82°F, wind 6 mph, rain chance up to 84%.

High UV protection needed

UV index is 6. Sunscreen, shade and protective clothing are recommended.

Basking Ridge weather today

Sunny and 82°F in Basking Ridge, NJ. Today's high is 90°F with a 73% rain chance. Winds are around 6 mph with gusts near 6 mph. Relative humidity is 66%, pressure is 29.84 inHg, and visibility is about 8 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Basking Ridge

Sunrise is at 06:04 AM and sunset is at 08:02 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Sunny with a high near 86°F and a low near 67°F. The maximum rain chance is 67%.

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