Local weather forecast

Weather in Piscataway, NJ

Updated 2026-08-11 13:45 local time · ZIP codes 08854

Partly cloudy
Now84°F

Partly cloudy

High / Low92° / 69°
Rain chance62%
Wind5 mph
Weather alerts

Active alerts

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Coastal Flood Statement issued August 11 at 2:34AM EDT until August 11 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY

* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline. * WHERE...Southern Queens and Southern Nassau Counties. * WHEN...This evening. * IMPACTS...Brief minor flooding of the most vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional rounds of localized minor flooding are likely with the Wednesday Night and Thursday Night high tides. Minor coastal flooding could be a bit more widespread with the Wednesday night high tide.

Safety instructions

Do not drive through flooded roadways.

Hourly

Next hours

NowPartly cloudy84°3% rain
3 PMPartly Cloudy91°3% rain
4 PMPartly Cloudy89°5% rain
5 PMModerate or heavy rain shower86°61% rain
6 PMSunny86°6% rain
7 PMPatchy rain nearby78°33% rain
8 PMPatchy rain nearby75°71% rain
9 PMPatchy rain nearby74°26% rain
10 PMClear74°15% rain
11 PMMist74°15% rain
12 AMMist73°17% rain
1 AMHeavy rain73°90% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-08-11
Sunny
92° 69°Sunny
Rain 62%Gust 8 mph
Tomorrow2026-08-12
Sunny
86° 70°Sunny
Rain 68%Gust 10 mph
Thursday2026-08-13
Sunny
88° 69°Sunny
Rain 57%Gust 10 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like88°F
Humidity58%
Pressure29.85 inHg
Visibility8 mi
Wind5 mph WNW
Wind gusts6 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index7
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:04 AM
Sunset08:01 PM
Moonrise04:02 AM
Moon phaseNew Moon
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Take an umbrella

Rain chance reaches about 90% over the next 12 hours.

Choose light, breathable clothing

It feels like 88°F with winds near 5 mph.

Best window: 6 PM

86°F, 6% rain chance and 7 mph wind.

Use extra caution while driving

Visibility is around 8 mi; gusts may reach 17 mph.

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 84°F, wind 5 mph, rain chance up to 90%.

High UV protection needed

UV index is 7. Sunscreen, shade and protective clothing are recommended.

Piscataway weather today

Partly cloudy and 84°F in Piscataway, NJ. Today's high is 92°F with a 62% rain chance. Winds are around 5 mph with gusts near 6 mph. Relative humidity is 58%, pressure is 29.85 inHg, and visibility is about 8 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Piscataway

Sunrise is at 06:04 AM and sunset is at 08:01 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Sunny with a high near 86°F and a low near 70°F. The maximum rain chance is 68%.

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