Local weather forecast

Weather in Margate City, NJ

Updated 2026-09-26 11:00 local time · ZIP codes 08402

Light drizzle
Now60°F

Light drizzle

High / Low62° / 58°
Rain chance90%
Wind30 mph
Weather alerts

Active alerts

1
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...Atlantic and Cape May. * 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

NowLight drizzle60°71% rain
12 PMLight drizzle60°56% rain
1 PMLight drizzle60°53% rain
2 PMLight drizzle60°66% rain
3 PMPatchy rain nearby60°36% rain
4 PMPatchy rain nearby60°33% rain
5 PMPatchy rain nearby60°38% rain
6 PMLight rain shower60°46% rain
7 PMLight rain shower59°42% rain
8 PMLight rain shower59°42% rain
9 PMPatchy rain nearby59°34% rain
10 PMPatchy rain nearby58°33% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Patchy rain nearby
62° 58°Patchy rain nearby
Rain 90%Gust 37 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Light rain shower
61° 59°Light rain shower
Rain 91%Gust 26 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Overcast
64° 60°Overcast
Rain 48%Gust 19 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like45°F
Humidity88%
Pressure29.75 inHg
Visibility1 mi
Wind30 mph N
Wind gusts46 mph
Precipitation0.03 in
UV index0
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

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

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour4 PM · 60°F
Coolest hour10 PM · 58°F
Highest rain chance10 AM · 86%
Strongest gusts11 AM · 46 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Take an umbrella

Rain chance reaches about 71% over the next 12 hours.

A jacket or sweater is a good idea

It feels like 45°F with winds near 30 mph.

Best window: 4 PM

60°F, 33% rain chance and 27 mph wind.

Use extra caution while driving

Visibility is around 1 mi; gusts may reach 46 mph.

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 60°F, wind 30 mph, rain chance up to 71%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 0.

Local weather characteristics in Margate 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.

Margate City is part of the Northeast weather region. The forecast point is near 39.33°N latitude and 74.50°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.

Margate City weather today

Light drizzle and 60°F in Margate City, NJ. Today's high is 62°F with a 90% rain chance. Winds are around 30 mph with gusts near 46 mph. Relative humidity is 88%, pressure is 29.75 inHg, and visibility is about 1 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Margate City

Sunrise is at 06:49 AM and sunset is at 06:49 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Light rain shower with a high near 61°F and a low near 59°F. The maximum rain chance is 91%.

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