Local weather forecast

Weather in Dover, NJ

Updated 2026-09-26 11:45 local time · ZIP codes 07801

Patchy rain nearby
Now56°F

Patchy rain nearby

High / Low57° / 53°
Rain chance76%
Wind18 mph
Weather alerts

Active alerts

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Wind Advisory issued September 26 at 4:08AM EDT until September 27 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...In New Jersey, Morris and Hunterdon Counties. In Pennsylvania, Eastern Chester, Upper Bucks, Western Chester, and Western Montgomery Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Safety instructions

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects.

Hourly

Next hours

NowPatchy rain nearby56°20% rain
1 PMLight rain shower53°40% rain
2 PMPatchy rain nearby53°35% rain
3 PMPatchy rain nearby53°37% rain
4 PMLight rain shower53°39% rain
5 PMLight rain shower53°39% rain
6 PMOvercast53°24% rain
7 PMPatchy rain nearby54°25% rain
8 PMPatchy rain nearby55°32% rain
9 PMOvercast55°23% rain
10 PMOvercast55°21% rain
11 PMLight rain shower55°70% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Patchy rain nearby
57° 53°Patchy rain nearby
Rain 76%Gust 18 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Light rain shower
55° 53°Light rain shower
Rain 93%Gust 20 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Patchy rain nearby
54° 52°Patchy rain nearby
Rain 79%Gust 14 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like46°F
Humidity71%
Pressure29.88 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind18 mph NNE
Wind gusts41 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index1
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:49 AM
Sunset06:49 PM
Moonrise06:37 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour10 PM · 55°F
Coolest hour5 PM · 53°F
Highest rain chance10 AM · 86%
Strongest gusts11 AM · 43 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Take an umbrella

Rain chance reaches about 70% over the next 12 hours.

A jacket or sweater is a good idea

It feels like 46°F with winds near 18 mph.

Best window: 7 PM

54°F, 25% rain chance and 17 mph wind.

Use extra caution while driving

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 41 mph.

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 56°F, wind 18 mph, rain chance up to 70%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 1.

Local weather characteristics in Dover

New Jersey has humid summers, cool to cold winters and both inland and coastal weather influences. Coastal storms and nor'easters can bring strong wind and heavy precipitation.

Dover is part of the Northeast weather region. The forecast point is near 40.88°N latitude and 74.56°W longitude. Local temperature, wind and precipitation can still differ from nearby places, especially where terrain, coastlines or urban development create small-scale weather changes.

Dover weather today

Patchy rain nearby and 56°F in Dover, NJ. Today's high is 57°F with a 76% rain chance. Winds are around 18 mph with gusts near 41 mph. Relative humidity is 71%, pressure is 29.88 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Dover

Sunrise is at 06:49 AM and sunset is at 06:49 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Light rain shower with a high near 55°F and a low near 53°F. The maximum rain chance is 93%.

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