Local weather forecast

Weather in Paterson, NJ

Updated 2026-09-26 08:45 local time · ZIP codes 07501, 07502, 07503, 07504 + more

Now53°F

Patchy rain nearby

High / Low60° / 53°

Rain chance88%

Wind16 mph

Weather alerts

Active alerts

Wind Advisory issued September 25 at 2:22PM 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 expected. * WHERE...In New Jersey, Morris and Hunterdon Counties. In Pennsylvania, Eastern Chester, Upper Bucks, Western Chester, and Western Montgomery Counties. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 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.

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

Now

53°36% rain

10 AM

55°29% rain

11 AM

53°88% rain

12 PM

54°66% rain

1 PM

54°76% rain

2 PM

53°81% rain

3 PM

53°93% rain

4 PM

53°90% rain

5 PM

53°90% rain

6 PM

53°90% rain

7 PM

53°73% rain

8 PM

53°76% rain

Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26

60° 53°Patchy rain nearby

Rain 88%Gust 20 mph

Tomorrow2026-09-27

57° 53°Patchy rain nearby

Rain 92%Gust 21 mph

Monday2026-09-28

55° 54°Patchy rain nearby

Rain 86%Gust 14 mph

Conditions

Weather details

Feels like46°F

Humidity83%

Pressure29.91 inHg

Visibility6 mi

Wind16 mph NNE

Wind gusts42 mph

Precipitation0.00 in

UV index0

Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:48 AM

Sunset06:47 PM

Moonrise06:36 PM

Moon phaseFull Moon

Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour10 AM · 55°F

Coolest hour4 PM · 53°F

Highest rain chance3 PM · 93%

Strongest gusts8 AM · 46 mph

Recent change

Today vs yesterday in Paterson

Forecast high60°F -12°

Forecast low53°F +1°

Rain chance88% +88 pts

YesterdayOvercast

Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Take an umbrella

Rain chance reaches about 93% over the next 12 hours.

A jacket or sweater is a good idea

It feels like 46°F with winds near 16 mph.

Best window: 10 AM

55°F, 29% rain chance and 15 mph wind.

Use extra caution while driving

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 43 mph.

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 53°F, wind 16 mph, rain chance up to 93%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 0.

Local weather characteristics in Paterson

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.

Paterson is part of the Northeast weather region. The forecast point is near 40.92°N latitude and 74.17°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.

Paterson weather today

Patchy rain nearby and 53°F in Paterson, NJ. Today's high is 60°F with a 88% rain chance. Winds are around 16 mph with gusts near 42 mph. Relative humidity is 83%, pressure is 29.91 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Paterson

Sunrise is at 06:48 AM and sunset is at 06:47 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Patchy rain nearby with a high near 57°F and a low near 53°F. The maximum rain chance is 92%.

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