Local weather forecast

Weather in Watchung, NJ

Updated 2026-08-11 12:15 local time · ZIP codes 07069

Cloudy
Now79°F

Cloudy

High / Low91° / 69°
Rain chance73%
Wind5 mph
Weather alerts

Active alerts

1
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

NowCloudy79°4% rain
1 PMSunny90°3% rain
2 PMPartly Cloudy90°4% rain
3 PMPartly Cloudy90°4% rain
4 PMPatchy rain nearby86°17% rain
5 PMPatchy rain nearby91°12% rain
6 PMSunny89°3% rain
7 PMHeavy rain at times76°83% rain
8 PMPatchy rain nearby74°80% rain
9 PMPatchy rain nearby74°73% rain
10 PMClear75°16% rain
11 PMMist74°17% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-08-11
Sunny
91° 69°Sunny
Rain 73%Gust 8 mph
Tomorrow2026-08-12
Sunny
87° 69°Sunny
Rain 67%Gust 8 mph
Thursday2026-08-13
Sunny
89° 69°Sunny
Rain 57%Gust 9 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like82°F
Humidity79%
Pressure29.88 inHg
Visibility10 mi
Wind5 mph NW
Wind gusts6 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index6
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

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

Weather insights for today

Take an umbrella

Rain chance reaches about 83% over the next 12 hours.

Light layers should work

It feels like 82°F with winds near 5 mph.

Best window: 12 PM

79°F, 4% rain chance and 5 mph wind.

Use extra caution while driving

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

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 79°F, wind 5 mph, rain chance up to 83%.

High UV protection needed

UV index is 6. Sunscreen, shade and protective clothing are recommended.

Watchung weather today

Cloudy and 79°F in Watchung, NJ. Today's high is 91°F with a 73% rain chance. Winds are around 5 mph with gusts near 6 mph. Relative humidity is 79%, pressure is 29.88 inHg, and visibility is about 10 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Watchung

Sunrise is at 06:04 AM and sunset is at 08:01 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Sunny with a high near 87°F and a low near 69°F. The maximum rain chance is 67%.

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