Local weather forecast

Weather in Hillsborough, NJ

Updated 2026-09-26 10:00 local time · ZIP codes 08844

Overcast
Now61°F

Overcast

High / Low62° / 56°
Rain chance73%
Wind19 mph
Weather alerts

Active alerts

2
Coastal Flood Warning issued September 25 at 2:34PM EDT until September 27 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

* WHAT...Two to three feet of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Middlesex and Western Monmouth. * WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...At this level, flooding may become severe enough to cause structural damage along with widespread roadway flooding in coastal and bayside communities, and near inland tidal waterways. Some locations may become isolated by the flood waters.

Safety instructions

A Coastal Flood Warning means that moderate or major tidal flooding is occurring or imminent. Be prepared for rising water levels and take appropriate action to protect life and property. Follow the recommendations of local emergency management officials. Do not drive your vehicle through flood waters. The water may be deeper than you think it is. You will be putting yourself in danger and your vehicle may be damaged, leading to costly repairs. Visit the National Water Prediction Service at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/phi for additional water level and flood impact information for your local tide gauge.

Coastal Flood Warning issued September 26 at 4:20AM EDT until September 27 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

* WHAT...Two to three feet of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Middlesex and Western Monmouth. * WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...At this level, flooding may become severe enough to cause structural damage along with widespread roadway flooding in coastal and bayside communities, and near inland tidal waterways. Some locations may become isolated by the flood waters.

Safety instructions

A Coastal Flood Warning means that moderate or major tidal flooding is occurring or imminent. Be prepared for rising water levels and take appropriate action to protect life and property. Follow the recommendations of local emergency management officials. Do not drive your vehicle through flood waters. The water may be deeper than you think it is. You will be putting yourself in danger and your vehicle may be damaged, leading to costly repairs. Visit the National Water Prediction Service at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/phi for additional water level and flood impact information for your local tide gauge.

Hourly

Next hours

NowOvercast61°15% rain
11 AMPatchy rain nearby57°34% rain
12 PMLight drizzle58°43% rain
1 PMLight rain shower58°53% rain
2 PMLight rain shower57°39% rain
3 PMLight rain shower57°48% rain
4 PMPatchy rain nearby57°28% rain
5 PMLight rain shower56°43% rain
6 PMPatchy rain nearby56°34% rain
7 PMPatchy rain nearby56°28% rain
8 PMLight rain shower57°38% rain
9 PMLight rain shower58°36% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Overcast
62° 56°Overcast
Rain 73%Gust 20 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Light rain shower
58° 56°Light rain shower
Rain 92%Gust 20 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Overcast
61° 56°Overcast
Rain 44%Gust 15 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like50°F
Humidity60%
Pressure29.84 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind19 mph NNE
Wind gusts42 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index0
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:50 AM
Sunset06:49 PM
Moonrise06:38 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour10 AM · 61°F
Coolest hour6 AM · 56°F
Highest rain chance6 AM · 79%
Strongest gusts10 AM · 42 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Take an umbrella

Rain chance reaches about 53% over the next 12 hours.

A jacket or sweater is a good idea

It feels like 50°F with winds near 19 mph.

Best window: 10 AM

61°F, 15% rain chance and 19 mph wind.

Use extra caution while driving

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 42 mph.

Run with a few weather adjustments

Current temperature is 61°F, wind 19 mph, rain chance up to 53%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 0.

Local weather characteristics in Hillsborough

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.

Hillsborough is part of the Northeast weather region. The forecast point is near 40.48°N latitude and 74.63°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.

Hillsborough weather today

Overcast and 61°F in Hillsborough, NJ. Today's high is 62°F with a 73% rain chance. Winds are around 19 mph with gusts near 42 mph. Relative humidity is 60%, pressure is 29.84 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Hillsborough

Sunrise is at 06:50 AM and sunset is at 06:49 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Light rain shower with a high near 58°F and a low near 56°F. The maximum rain chance is 92%.

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