Local weather forecast

Weather in Jersey City, NJ

Updated 2026-09-26 09:00 local time · ZIP codes 07302, 07304, 07305, 07306 + more

Light rain
Now58°F

Light rain

High / Low59° / 56°
Rain chance87%
Wind21 mph
Weather alerts

Active alerts

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Gale Warning issued September 26 at 4:30AM EDT until September 27 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 4 to 7 ft. * WHERE...New York Harbor, including Raritan Bay and Sandy Hook Bay. * WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

Safety instructions

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions.

Hourly

Next hours

NowLight rain58°66% rain
10 AMLight rain57°69% rain
11 AMLight rain shower57°35% rain
12 PMLight rain shower58°65% rain
1 PMLight rain shower57°70% rain
2 PMLight rain shower57°57% rain
3 PMLight rain shower56°75% rain
4 PMLight rain shower56°71% rain
5 PMLight rain shower56°70% rain
6 PMLight rain shower56°48% rain
7 PMLight rain shower56°42% rain
8 PMLight rain shower56°64% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Light rain shower
59° 56°Light rain shower
Rain 87%Gust 22 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Light rain shower
61° 56°Light rain shower
Rain 91%Gust 25 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Patchy rain nearby
59° 57°Patchy rain nearby
Rain 88%Gust 17 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like46°F
Humidity70%
Pressure29.85 inHg
Visibility5 mi
Wind21 mph NNE
Wind gusts43 mph
Precipitation0.07 in
UV index0
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:47 AM
Sunset06:47 PM
Moonrise06:35 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour9 AM · 58°F
Coolest hour3 PM · 56°F
Highest rain chance12 AM · 89%
Strongest gusts8 AM · 49 mph
Recent change

Today vs yesterday in Jersey City

Forecast high59°F -14°
Forecast low56°F 0°
Rain chance87% -13 pts
YesterdayOvercast
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Take an umbrella

Rain chance reaches about 75% over the next 12 hours.

A jacket or sweater is a good idea

It feels like 46°F with winds near 21 mph.

Best window: 11 AM

57°F, 35% rain chance and 21 mph wind.

Use extra caution while driving

Visibility is around 5 mi; gusts may reach 44 mph.

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 58°F, wind 21 mph, rain chance up to 75%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 0.

Local weather characteristics in Jersey City

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.

Jersey City is part of the Northeast weather region. The forecast point is near 40.73°N latitude and 74.08°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.

Jersey City weather today

Light rain and 58°F in Jersey City, NJ. Today's high is 59°F with a 87% rain chance. Winds are around 21 mph with gusts near 43 mph. Relative humidity is 70%, pressure is 29.85 inHg, and visibility is about 5 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Jersey City

Sunrise is at 06:47 AM and sunset is at 06:47 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Light rain shower with a high near 61°F and a low near 56°F. The maximum rain chance is 91%.

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