Local weather forecast

Weather in Pennington, NJ

Updated 2026-09-26 12:00 local time · ZIP codes 08534

Light drizzle
Now60°F

Light drizzle

High / Low62° / 55°
Rain chance81%
Wind18 mph
Weather alerts

Active alerts

1
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

NowLight drizzle60°57% rain
1 PMLight rain shower58°36% rain
2 PMLight rain shower57°42% rain
3 PMLight rain shower57°51% rain
4 PMLight rain shower56°51% rain
5 PMLight rain shower56°49% rain
6 PMLight rain shower55°43% rain
7 PMOvercast56°25% rain
8 PMLight rain shower56°40% rain
9 PMLight rain shower56°63% rain
10 PMPatchy rain nearby56°33% rain
11 PMOvercast57°26% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Light rain shower
62° 55°Light rain shower
Rain 81%Gust 20 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Patchy rain nearby
58° 55°Patchy rain nearby
Rain 92%Gust 18 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Overcast
62° 57°Overcast
Rain 36%Gust 13 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like50°F
Humidity72%
Pressure29.82 inHg
Visibility1 mi
Wind18 mph N
Wind gusts37 mph
Precipitation0.02 in
UV index1
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:50 AM
Sunset06:50 PM
Moonrise06:39 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour12 PM · 60°F
Coolest hour6 PM · 55°F
Highest rain chance10 AM · 90%
Strongest gusts12 PM · 37 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Take an umbrella

Rain chance reaches about 63% over the next 12 hours.

Light layers should work

It feels like 50°F with winds near 18 mph.

Best window: 7 PM

56°F, 25% rain chance and 16 mph wind.

Use extra caution while driving

Visibility is around 1 mi; gusts may reach 37 mph.

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 60°F, wind 18 mph, rain chance up to 63%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 1.

Local weather characteristics in Pennington

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.

Pennington is part of the Northeast weather region. The forecast point is near 40.33°N latitude and 74.79°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.

Pennington weather today

Light drizzle and 60°F in Pennington, NJ. Today's high is 62°F with a 81% rain chance. Winds are around 18 mph with gusts near 37 mph. Relative humidity is 72%, pressure is 29.82 inHg, and visibility is about 1 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Pennington

Sunrise is at 06:50 AM and sunset is at 06:50 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Patchy rain nearby with a high near 58°F and a low near 55°F. The maximum rain chance is 92%.

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