Local weather forecast

Weather in Rutherford, NJ

Updated 2026-08-11 12:00 local time · ZIP codes 07070

Now80°F

Sunny

High / Low94° / 70°

Rain chance69%

Wind7 mph

Weather alerts

Active alerts

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

Now

80°5% rain

1 PM

92°2% rain

2 PM

94°2% rain

3 PM

91°3% rain

4 PM

91°3% rain

5 PM

90°3% rain

6 PM

89°6% rain

7 PM

81°58% rain

8 PM

73°85% rain

9 PM

74°29% rain

10 PM

74°14% rain

11 PM

74°15% rain

Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-08-11

94° 70°Sunny

Rain 69%Gust 9 mph

Tomorrow2026-08-12

89° 70°Sunny

Rain 62%Gust 9 mph

Thursday2026-08-13

91° 72°Sunny

Rain 57%Gust 11 mph

Conditions

Weather details

Feels like83°F

Humidity66%

Pressure29.86 inHg

Visibility10 mi

Wind7 mph NW

Wind gusts8 mph

Precipitation0.00 in

UV index6

Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:02 AM

Sunset08:00 PM

Moonrise03:59 AM

Moon phaseNew Moon

Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Take an umbrella

Rain chance reaches about 85% over the next 12 hours.

Light layers should work

It feels like 83°F with winds near 7 mph.

Best window: 12 PM

80°F, 5% rain chance and 7 mph wind.

Use extra caution while driving

Visibility is around 10 mi; gusts may reach 12 mph.

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 80°F, wind 7 mph, rain chance up to 85%.

Moderate UV protection recommended

UV index is 6. Sunscreen and sunglasses are sensible for longer outdoor time.

Rutherford weather today

Sunny and 80°F in Rutherford, NJ. Today's high is 94°F with a 69% rain chance. Winds are around 7 mph with gusts near 8 mph. Relative humidity is 66%, pressure is 29.86 inHg, and visibility is about 10 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Rutherford

Sunrise is at 06:02 AM and sunset is at 08:00 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Sunny with a high near 89°F and a low near 70°F. The maximum rain chance is 62%.

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