Local weather forecast

Weather in South Amboy, NJ

Updated 2026-08-11 13:00 local time · ZIP codes 08879

Now82°F

Cloudy

High / Low89° / 71°

Rain chance74%

Wind5 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

82°4% rain

2 PM

88°3% rain

3 PM

89°3% rain

4 PM

88°7% rain

5 PM

82°84% rain

6 PM

84°19% rain

7 PM

81°23% rain

8 PM

75°81% rain

9 PM

75°34% rain

10 PM

75°15% rain

11 PM

75°15% rain

12 AM

74°14% rain

Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-08-11

89° 71°Sunny

Rain 74%Gust 10 mph

Tomorrow2026-08-12

86° 70°Sunny

Rain 69%Gust 11 mph

Thursday2026-08-13

88° 70°Sunny

Rain 57%Gust 12 mph

Conditions

Weather details

Feels like86°F

Humidity62%

Pressure29.84 inHg

Visibility10 mi

Wind5 mph WNW

Wind gusts6 mph

Precipitation0.00 in

UV index7

Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:04 AM

Sunset08:00 PM

Moonrise04:01 AM

Moon phaseNew Moon

Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Take an umbrella

Rain chance reaches about 84% over the next 12 hours.

Choose light, breathable clothing

It feels like 86°F with winds near 5 mph.

Best window: 1 PM

82°F, 4% rain chance and 5 mph wind.

Use extra caution while driving

Visibility is around 10 mi; gusts may reach 13 mph.

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 82°F, wind 5 mph, rain chance up to 84%.

High UV protection needed

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

South Amboy weather today

Cloudy and 82°F in South Amboy, NJ. Today's high is 89°F with a 74% rain chance. Winds are around 5 mph with gusts near 6 mph. Relative humidity is 62%, pressure is 29.84 inHg, and visibility is about 10 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in South Amboy

Sunrise is at 06:04 AM and sunset is at 08:00 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Sunny with a high near 86°F and a low near 70°F. The maximum rain chance is 69%.

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