Local weather forecast

Weather in Hackettstown, NJ

Updated 2026-09-26 12:45 local time · ZIP codes 07840

Light drizzle
Now56°F

Light drizzle

High / Low58° / 54°
Rain chance69%
Wind19 mph
Weather 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

NowLight drizzle56°46% rain
2 PMPatchy rain nearby56°31% rain
3 PMPatchy rain nearby55°24% rain
4 PMLight rain shower55°35% rain
5 PMPatchy rain nearby54°36% rain
6 PMPatchy rain nearby54°38% rain
7 PMPatchy rain nearby55°28% rain
8 PMPatchy rain nearby56°32% rain
9 PMPatchy rain nearby57°25% rain
10 PMOvercast56°20% rain
11 PMPatchy rain nearby57°20% rain
12 AMLight rain shower54°79% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Patchy rain nearby
58° 54°Patchy rain nearby
Rain 69%Gust 19 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Patchy rain nearby
56° 53°Patchy rain nearby
Rain 93%Gust 17 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Overcast
58° 53°Overcast
Rain 53%Gust 13 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like46°F
Humidity74%
Pressure29.85 inHg
Visibility1 mi
Wind19 mph NNE
Wind gusts40 mph
Precipitation0.01 in
UV index1
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:50 AM
Sunset06:50 PM
Moonrise06:38 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour11 PM · 57°F
Coolest hour5 AM · 53°F
Highest rain chance4 AM · 80%
Strongest gusts1 PM · 39 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Take an umbrella

Rain chance reaches about 79% over the next 12 hours.

A jacket or sweater is a good idea

It feels like 46°F with winds near 19 mph.

Best window: 3 PM

55°F, 24% rain chance and 17 mph wind.

Use extra caution while driving

Visibility is around 1 mi; gusts may reach 40 mph.

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 56°F, wind 19 mph, rain chance up to 79%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 1.

Local weather characteristics in Hackettstown

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.

Hackettstown is part of the Northeast weather region. The forecast point is near 40.85°N latitude and 74.83°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.

Hackettstown weather today

Light drizzle and 56°F in Hackettstown, NJ. Today's high is 58°F with a 69% rain chance. Winds are around 19 mph with gusts near 40 mph. Relative humidity is 74%, pressure is 29.85 inHg, and visibility is about 1 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Hackettstown

Sunrise is at 06:50 AM and sunset is at 06:50 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Patchy rain nearby with a high near 56°F and a low near 53°F. The maximum rain chance is 93%.

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