Local weather forecast

Weather in Elizabeth, NJ

Updated 2026-08-11 13:45 local time · ZIP codes 07201, 07202, 07208

Now86°F

Cloudy

High / Low92° / 70°

Rain chance66%

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

86°2% rain

3 PM

92°3% rain

4 PM

91°3% rain

5 PM

90°3% rain

6 PM

89°3% rain

7 PM

81°77% rain

8 PM

75°69% rain

9 PM

75°72% rain

10 PM

75°17% rain

11 PM

75°17% rain

12 AM

74°15% rain

1 AM

77°74% rain

Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-08-11

92° 70°Sunny

Rain 66%Gust 9 mph

Tomorrow2026-08-12

88° 70°Sunny

Rain 65%Gust 9 mph

Thursday2026-08-13

90° 72°Sunny

Rain 57%Gust 10 mph

Conditions

Weather details

Feels like89°F

Humidity52%

Pressure29.85 inHg

Visibility10 mi

Wind6 mph NW

Wind gusts7 mph

Precipitation0.00 in

UV index6

Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:03 AM

Sunset08:00 PM

Moonrise04:00 AM

Moon phaseNew Moon

Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Take an umbrella

Rain chance reaches about 77% over the next 12 hours.

Choose light, breathable clothing

It feels like 89°F with winds near 6 mph.

Best window: 6 PM

89°F, 3% rain chance and 8 mph wind.

Use extra caution while driving

Visibility is around 10 mi; gusts may reach 12 mph.

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 86°F, wind 6 mph, rain chance up to 77%.

High UV protection needed

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

Elizabeth weather today

Cloudy and 86°F in Elizabeth, NJ. Today's high is 92°F with a 66% rain chance. Winds are around 6 mph with gusts near 7 mph. Relative humidity is 52%, pressure is 29.85 inHg, and visibility is about 10 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Elizabeth

Sunrise is at 06:03 AM and sunset is at 08:00 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Sunny with a high near 88°F and a low near 70°F. The maximum rain chance is 65%.

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