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Ampere North, New Jersey Weather

Cicadas claim the afternoon. Day 15 of summer. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →

Ampere North weather forecast — hour by hour, 7-day outlook, NOAA radar

Ampere North, NJ
Sunday, July 5 at 2:14 AM
74
°
Overcast
Feels like
80°
Humidity
86%
Wind
2 mph
Sunrise
1:31 AM
Sunset
4:31 PM
Ampere North, NJ
Hour by hour · 24h
24-Hour ForecastAmpere North, NJ: 24-hour forecast. Temperatures range from 72 to 81 degrees Fahrenheit with a 63% chance of precipitation at 12 AM.
L 72°H 81°
Ampere North, NJ
7-day forecast
  1. Today
    Jul 5
    Heavy Rain
    61%
    3.6″
    81°72°—
  2. Monday
    Jul 6
    Heavy Rain
    93%
    2.2″
    73°66°-8°
  3. Tuesday
    Jul 7
    Heavy Drizzle
    82%
    0.02″
    72°64°-1°
  4. Wednesday
    Jul 8
    Overcast
    23%
    —
    79°63°+7°
  5. Thursday
    Jul 9
    Overcast
    19%
    —
    83°66°+4°
  6. Friday
    Jul 10
    Drizzle
    44%
    —
    86°70°+3°
  7. Saturday
    Jul 11
    Overcast
    31%
    —
    85°67°-1°
Ampere North, NJ
Next 24 hours · Mild now
70°77°84°12a6a12p6pnow 74°high 81°low 72°PRECIP %
Ampere North, NJ
Anemometer · 24h winds · from true
NESW
From · True
NNW
333° · backing 17°
Direction
NNW
333°
Sustained
2
mph
Gust
15
mph
Peak 24h
27
avg 7
Beaufort · 1 · LIGHT AIR
0
CALM
<1
1
LIGHT AIR
1–3
2
LIGHT BRZ
4–7
3
GENTLE BRZ
8–12
4
MOD BRZ
13–18
5
FRESH BRZ
19–24
6
STRONG BRZ
25–31
7
NEAR GALE
32–38
24h · sust vs gust · mph
avg 7 · pk 27 @ 9:00p
01020MPHB1B2B3B4B5-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOWpk 155SUSTGUST
−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Light breeze backing 17° from the nnw.
Ampere North, NJ
Barometer · 24h pressure · mb
STORMRAINCHANGEFAIRDRY9901000101010201030
Pressure · mb
1008.6
-1.3 mb in 3h · falling · 29.78 inHg
Now
1008.6
mb
3h
-1.3
mb
12h
+1.2
mb
24h
-0.1
mb
Regime · RAIN
STORM
RAIN
CHANGE
FAIR
DRY
24h · Pressure · mb
range 1005–1010
1000STORM|RAIN10051010RAIN|CHG1015CHG|FAIR-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOW1010.41005.31008.6
−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Pressure giving way — clouds thicken and rain edges closer.
Ampere North, NJ
Air quality
46
AQI
Good
↓-59 in 6h

AQI 46 (Good), driven by PM2.5. AQI down 59 over the last 6 hours — air quality is improving sharply. PM scrubbed by 2 hours of recent rain — PM2.5 down to 9.1 µg/m³, PM10 to 9.3 µg/m³.

OK No precautions needed for the general population; unusually sensitive individuals may consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion.

PM 2.5DRIVERGood
9.1μg/m³
PM 10Good
9μg/m³
NO₂Good
16μg/m³
OzoneGood
59μg/m³
UV IndexLow
0.0

What's driving it

PM × Wind × Precip

PM scrubbed by 2 hours of recent rain — PM2.5 down to 9.1 µg/m³, PM10 to 9.3 µg/m³.

PM2.5/PM10
0.98
Wind
calm
Recent rain
2h in last 6h
Pattern
washed out

Trends

Seven days of AQI and PM2.5.

Hourly air-quality data from the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service, charted across the past and next several days. Dashed lines mark the AQI breakpoints at 50 (Good → Moderate) and 100 (Moderate → Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups).

7-DAY AQI TREND50100SUNMONTUEWEDTHUFRISATSUN7-DAY PM2.5 TREND · μg/m³930
Ampere North, NJ
Sky cover · visibility · 24h
Cloud cover
100%
OVERCAST
100%0%−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Visibility
32.2mi
UNLIMITED
109 mi0 mi−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Earth · GOES-19 ABI
Full Disk · Visible · GeoColor
GOES-19 full disk Visible · GeoColor
True-color daytime, blue/IR sandwich at night
06:14 UTC · Ampere North, NJ · NOAA NESDIS / STAR · up to 10848 px
Continental US · GOES-19 ABI
CONUS Sector · Visible · GeoColor
GOES-19 CONUS Visible · GeoColor
Daytime true-color, blue-light/IR sandwich at night
06:14 UTC · Ampere North, NJ · NOAA NESDIS / STAR · 5-min cadence · up to 10000 px
Ampere North, NJ
Satellite · infrared · animated
Ampere North, NJ
Loading IR frames…
IR · cloud-top temp© RainViewer · Carto
Ampere North, NJ
Almanac · Sunday, July 5
If the first of July be rainy weather, 'twill rain more or less for four weeks together.
Civil dawn
4:59 AM
Sunrise
1:31 AM
Daylight
15h 00m
Sunset
4:31 PM
Civil dusk
9:05 PM
Planting note
Harvest early potatoes. Begin drying onions on the surface.
Ampere North, NJ
The moon
Waning Gibbous
75% illuminated
Moonrise
11:14 PM
Moonset
11:06 AM
In sign
♓︎ Pisces
Ampere North, NJ
Microseason
Jul 1–5

Cicadas claim the afternoon

fish
Jan 151% of the yearDec 31

Read this microseason across nine climate regions →

Ampere North at a glance

  • Today vs. normal: 3°F above the seasonal normal for this latitude
  • Last frost: April 21 (climatological average for this latitude)
  • Microseason: Jul 1–5
  • Planting window: Harvest early potatoes. Begin drying onions on the surface.

15-Day Forecast — Ampere North

  1. Sun81°72°61%
  2. Mon73°66°93%
  3. Tue72°64°82%
  4. Wed79°63°23%
  5. Thu83°66°19%
  6. Fri86°70°44%
  7. Sat85°67°31%
  8. Sun81°65°20%
  9. Mon71°62°18%
  10. Tue85°63°18%
  11. Wed83°68°37%
  12. Thu88°69°39%
  13. Fri81°70°29%
  14. Sat84°68°27%
  15. Sun91°70°35%

Forecast data from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0).

Right now in the garden

Peak growing season

As of July 5, the growing season is at its peak — frost is months away. Continue succession-planting beans and summer squash. Start fall brassicas (broccoli, cabbage, kale) from seed indoors for transplanting in late summer.

SPC Convective Outlook

Storm Prediction Center — Ampere North

SPC has placed Ampere North in the Marginal Risk category for severe thunderstorms today.

  • TODAYMRGLMarginal Risk
  • TOMORROWTSTMGeneral Thunderstorms
  • DAY 3TSTMGeneral Thunderstorms

Isolated severe storms possible. Limited threat for hail or damaging wind.

Source: NOAA / NWS Storm Prediction Center categorical convective outlook. Outlooks are re-issued multiple times per day; this page reflects the most recent SPC polygons covering the city’s coordinates.

January 1–5: The year turns in silence.January 6–10: Ice thickens on still water.January 11–15: Shortest shadows lengthen.January 16–20: Pheasants begin to call.January 21–25: Springs begin to thaw.January 26–31: Chickadees announce dawn.February 1–5: East wind softens the frost.February 6–10: Sap begins to rise.February 11–15: First snowdrops appear.February 16–20: Red-winged blackbirds return.February 21–25: Rain begins to replace snow.February 26–28: Skunk cabbage pushes through ice.March 1–5: Ice withdraws from the reservoir.March 6–10: Crocuses open to weak sun.March 11–15: Peepers call from the marsh.March 16–20: Woodcocks spiral at dusk.March 21–25: Equinox — light overtakes dark.March 26–31: Forsythia opens along the fences.April 1–5: Cherry blossoms drift like snow.April 6–10: Warblers appear in the understory.April 11–15: Magnolias bloom and fall in a day.April 16–20: Dogwoods float above the forest.April 21–25: Lilacs perfume the evening.April 26–30: Last frost releases the garden.May 1–5: Warblers flood the Ramble.May 6–10: Tulip poplars light their candles.May 11–15: Shad run up the rivers.May 16–20: Roses open along the stoops.May 21–25: Firefly scouts appear at dusk.May 26–31: Strawberries ripen in the sun.June 1–5: Fireflies rise from the lawn.June 6–10: Elderflowers open in hedgerows.June 11–15: Solstice approaches — longest light.June 16–20: Honeysuckle sweetens the night.June 21–25: Solstice — the sun stands still.June 26–30: Lightning bugs drift through oaks.July 1–5: Cicadas claim the afternoon.July 6–10: Queen Anne's lace lines the roads.July 11–15: Thunder builds each afternoon.July 16–20: Corn reaches for the tassels.July 21–25: Dog days settle in the haze.July 26–31: Katydids begin their chorus.August 1–5: Night falls a minute earlier.August 6–10: Sunflowers face the morning.August 11–15: Goldenrod begins to bloom.August 16–20: Crickets pulse through warm nights.August 21–25: First cool morning surprises.August 26–31: Monarchs stage for flight.September 1–5: School buses reappear.September 6–10: Asters purple the roadsides.September 11–15: Hawk migration over the Hudson.September 16–20: Equinox — dark overtakes light.September 21–25: Apples hang heavy on the branch.September 26–30: Geese begin to chevron south.October 1–5: Witch hazel blooms as others fade.October 6–10: Maples begin to blaze.October 11–15: Frost paints the garden black.October 16–20: Oaks turn bronze and russet.October 21–25: Leaves rattle down the gutters.October 26–31: Clocks fall back — dusk at five.November 1–5: Ginkgos drop overnight.November 6–10: Last leaves cling stubbornly.November 11–15: Juncos arrive from the north.November 16–20: Bare branches reveal the sky.November 21–25: First flurries dust the rooftops.November 26–30: Woodsmoke curls through the block.December 1–5: Darkness settles before dinner.December 6–10: Holly and winterberry persist.December 11–15: Shortest day approaches.December 16–20: Ice begins to form at the edges.December 21–25: Solstice — the sun begins return.December 26–31: The year turns in silence.🌱February 14 — First skunk-cabbage spathes thaw their way up☀️March 20 — Spring equinox — day and night balance🌸April 5 — Cherry blossoms peak in the parks🐦May 10 — Warbler migration peaks along the coast✨May 25 — First fireflies scout the meadows at dusk🌞June 21 — Summer solstice — longest day🦗July 25 — Peak cicada chorus in the afternoons🌊August 18 — Warmest sea-surface temperatures of the year🍂September 22 — Autumn equinox — the slow turn❄️October 25 — First widespread frost in the suburbs🍁November 10 — Peak leaf color across the Hudson Valley🌙December 21 — Winter solstice — longest night

Microseason · July 1–5

Cicadas claim the afternoon

Annual cicada buzz begins, peaking in the heat of the day.

Day 186 of 365 · Wedge 37 of 72

The solar year drawn as a wheel of 72 five-day windows. Each wedge is one microseason; the four colored arcs mark winter, spring, summer, and autumn; the small icons sit at notable phenological events. The crimson pointer creeps clockwise as the year turns.

Planting calendar

MonthPlantHarvest
January——
February——
March——
Aprillettuce, peas, spinach, radishes—
Maylettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squashlettuce, peas, radishes
Junetomatoes, peppers, beans, squashlettuce, peas, radishes
Julytomatoes, peppers, beans, squashtomatoes, beans, summer squash
August—tomatoes, beans, summer squash
Septemberfall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrotstomatoes, beans, summer squash
Octoberfall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrotswinter squash, tomatoes (last)
November——
December——

A year in weather

July is Ampere North's warmest stretch (~75°F) and January its coldest (~29°F); precipitation crests in December at 4.3 inches and ebbs in February to 3.0 inches.

MonthMean tempPrecipRainy days
January29°3.6″13
February31°3.0″13
March39°3.8″16
April51°4.1″17
May59°3.9″18
June69°3.9″17
July75°3.8″17
August74°4.2″17
September67°3.7″14
October57°3.3″12
November43°3.9″13
December34°4.3″13

Regional context

Drawing on NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 normals, Ampere North's January averages 29°F and July 75°F — 46°F apart — while precipitation totals roughly 45.4 inches over some 180 days.

Ampere North's precipitation spreads evenly: December peaks at 4.3 inches on 13.2 wet days, while February holds 3.0 inches over 12.9 — no month dominates Ampere North's rain calendar. That even rhythm groups Ampere North with places like Silver Lake, NJ, Watsessing, NJ and East Orange, NJ.

By mid-April the frosts ease in Ampere North, opening the season for kale, peas, spinach, and parsnips. Warm-soil crops in Ampere North wait about two weeks past Ampere North's last frost, once the soil warms. It shuts near mid-November, when freezes return to Ampere North and tender plants need cover. In Ampere North, low spots run 4-7°F colder than nearby slopes, nudging Ampere North's frost dates a week.

Similar climates: Silver Lake, NJ, Watsessing, NJ, East Orange, NJ, Glen Ridge, NJ, East Newark, NJ.

Frequently asked

When does it freeze in Ampere North?
Frost typically leaves Ampere North by mid-April and returns to Ampere North near mid-November.
What is the rainy season in Ampere North?
Ampere North sees its heaviest rain in December (around 4.3 inches), part of roughly 45 inches a year.
What is the warmest month in Ampere North?
Ampere North peaks in July, when the mean runs near 75°F.
What is the coldest month in Ampere North?
January is Ampere North's coldest month, averaging about 29°F.
When can I start a vegetable garden in Ampere North?
Around mid-April, start frost-hardy crops in Ampere North; tomatoes and basil belong a fortnight later.
How many rainy days does Ampere North get?
Ampere North averages about 180 days with measurable rain or snow each year.
What hardiness zone is Ampere North?
Because Ampere North bottoms near 29°F in January, that winter low sets Ampere North's USDA zone — verify by ZIP.
What is the 10-day forecast for Ampere North?
Ampere North's extended outlook — daily high and low temperatures and precipitation chances for each upcoming day — is in the daily forecast above.
Will it rain this week in Ampere North?
See this week's day-by-day rain chances for Ampere North in the daily forecast above, and the next 24 hours in the hourly chart.
What is the weather like right now in Ampere North?
Current conditions for Ampere North and the next 24 hours — temperature, precipitation chance, and wind by the hour — are in the hourly forecast chart above.
How often is the Ampere North forecast updated?
The Ampere North forecast on this page is built from Open-Meteo weather-model data and refreshes regularly through the day.
When are sunrise and sunset in Ampere North?
Today's sunrise and sunset times for Ampere North are in the Almanac section above, along with civil dawn, civil dusk, and day length. Day length is longest near the summer solstice and shortest near the winter solstice.
How accurate is the weather forecast for Ampere North?
The next few days in Ampere North's forecast are the most reliable; accuracy declines beyond about a week as weather-model uncertainty grows.

Climate

The warm-summer humid continental climate of Ampere North, New Jersey carries typical Januarys near 29°F and Julys around 75°F — 46°F of seasonal travel.

Rain and snow bring Ampere North roughly 45 inches a year across approximately 180 measurable-precipitation days.

Ampere North sits at 40.8°N; that 46°F seasonal swing frames planting windows and frost dates across Ampere North.

Beaches near Ampere North

Each linked page shows live water temperature, wave height, swim and surf verdicts, tides, and rip-current risk from NDBC + NOAA + NWS data.

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East Orange, NJ weather →

ZIP codes in Ampere North

  • 07003

Climate normals from the Open-Meteo Climate API. Köppen approximation from NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Regions. See methodology for data sources, editorial rules, and corrections. Maintainer: Brian Tighe.