Local weather forecast

Weather in Highland Park, NJ

Updated 2026-08-11 12:15 local time · ZIP codes 08904

Now81°F

Sunny

High / Low92° / 69°

Rain chance64%

Wind5 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

81°6% rain

1 PM

92°3% rain

2 PM

90°3% rain

3 PM

91°3% rain

4 PM

89°6% rain

5 PM

87°62% rain

6 PM

87°6% rain

7 PM

80°25% rain

8 PM

75°73% rain

9 PM

74°26% rain

10 PM

74°15% rain

11 PM

74°15% rain

Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-08-11

92° 69°Sunny

Rain 64%Gust 9 mph

Tomorrow2026-08-12

86° 70°Sunny

Rain 68%Gust 11 mph

Thursday2026-08-13

88° 70°Sunny

Rain 57%Gust 11 mph

Conditions

Weather details

Feels like84°F

Humidity70%

Pressure29.85 inHg

Visibility8 mi

Wind5 mph WNW

Wind gusts5 mph

Precipitation0.00 in

UV index6

Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:04 AM

Sunset08:01 PM

Moonrise04:02 AM

Moon phaseNew Moon

Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Take an umbrella

Rain chance reaches about 73% over the next 12 hours.

Light layers should work

It feels like 84°F with winds near 5 mph.

Best window: 12 PM

81°F, 6% rain chance and 5 mph wind.

Use extra caution while driving

Visibility is around 8 mi; gusts may reach 11 mph.

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 81°F, wind 5 mph, rain chance up to 73%.

High UV protection needed

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

Highland Park weather today

Sunny and 81°F in Highland Park, NJ. Today's high is 92°F with a 64% rain chance. Winds are around 5 mph with gusts near 5 mph. Relative humidity is 70%, pressure is 29.85 inHg, and visibility is about 8 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Highland Park

Sunrise is at 06:04 AM and sunset is at 08:01 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Sunny with a high near 86°F and a low near 70°F. The maximum rain chance is 68%.

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