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Bloomingdale, New Jersey Weather

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

Bloomingdale, NJ
Saturday, July 4 at 11:31 PM
74
°
Overcast
Feels like
77°
Humidity
73%
Wind
8 mph
Sunrise
1:30 AM
Sunset
4:32 PM
Bloomingdale, NJ
Hour by hour · 24h
24-Hour ForecastBloomingdale, NJ: 24-hour forecast. Temperatures range from 71 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit with a 63% chance of precipitation at 12 AM.
L 71°H 85°
Bloomingdale, NJ
7-day forecast
  1. Today
    Jul 4
    Light Drizzle
    50%
    0.02″
    93°72°—
  2. Sunday
    Jul 5
    Rain
    63%
    0.64″
    85°71°-8°
  3. Monday
    Jul 6
    Heavy Rain
    92%
    1.3″
    71°62°-14°
  4. Tuesday
    Jul 7
    Light Showers
    81%
    0.07″
    65°60°-6°
  5. Wednesday
    Jul 8
    Overcast
    19%
    —
    81°56°+16°
  6. Thursday
    Jul 9
    Light Drizzle
    19%
    —
    86°60°+5°
  7. Friday
    Jul 10
    Drizzle
    45%
    0.07″
    89°67°+3°
Bloomingdale, NJ
Next 24 hours · Mild now
68°78°88°12a6a12p6pnow 74°high 85°low 71°PRECIP %
Bloomingdale, NJ
Anemometer · 24h winds · from true
NESW
From · True
WNW
285° · veering 114°
Direction
WNW
285°
Sustained
8
mph
Gust
27
mph
Peak 24h
27
avg 6
Beaufort · 3 · GENTLE BRZ
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 6 · pk 27
0102030MPHB1B2B3B4B5B6-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOWpk 233SUSTGUST
−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Light breeze veering 114° from the wnw.
Bloomingdale, NJ
Barometer · 24h pressure · mb
STORMRAINCHANGEFAIRDRY9901000101010201030
Pressure · mb
993.5
+1.5 mb in 3h · rising · 29.34 inHg
Now
993.5
mb
3h
+1.5
mb
12h
-0.7
mb
24h
-0.5
mb
Regime · STORM
STORM
RAIN
CHANGE
FAIR
DRY
24h · Pressure · mb
range 991–994
9859909951000STORM|RAIN-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOW993.6990.7992.9
−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
The low is filling — pressure climbing out of storm territory.
Bloomingdale, NJ
Air quality
45
AQI
Good
↓-29 in 6h

AQI 45 (Good), driven by Ozone. AQI down 29 over the last 6 hours — air quality is improving sharply. Ozone at AQI 34. Overcast through the UV peak window (cloud cover ~97%) — afternoon ozone should stay flat.

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

PM 2.5Good
4.2μg/m³
PM 10Good
4μg/m³
NO₂Good
6μg/m³
OzoneDRIVERModerate
71μg/m³
UV IndexLow
0.0

What's driving it

Ozone × UV × Sky

Ozone at AQI 34. Overcast through the UV peak window (cloud cover ~97%) — afternoon ozone should stay flat.

Present
AQI 34
UV peak
0.0 at 1 PM
Sky at peak
overcast
Projected peak
AQI 4

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/m³420
Bloomingdale, NJ
Sky cover · visibility · 24h
Cloud cover
100%
OVERCAST
100%0%−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Visibility
47.3mi
UNLIMITED
93 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
03:31 UTC · Bloomingdale, 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
03:31 UTC · Bloomingdale, NJ · NOAA NESDIS / STAR · 5-min cadence · up to 10000 px
Bloomingdale, NJ
Satellite · infrared · animated
Bloomingdale, NJ
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IR · cloud-top temp© RainViewer · Carto
Bloomingdale, NJ
Almanac · Saturday, July 4
If the first of July be rainy weather, 'twill rain more or less for four weeks together.
Civil dawn
4:58 AM
Sunrise
1:30 AM
Daylight
15h 02m
Sunset
4:32 PM
Civil dusk
9:07 PM
Planting note
Harvest early potatoes. Begin drying onions on the surface.
Bloomingdale, NJ
The moon
Waning Gibbous
76% illuminated
Moonrise
11:15 PM
Moonset
11:06 AM
In sign
♓︎ Pisces
Bloomingdale, NJ
Microseason
Jul 1–5

Cicadas claim the afternoon

fish
Jan 151% of the yearDec 31

Read this microseason across nine climate regions →

Bloomingdale at a glance

  • Today vs. normal: 3°F above the seasonal normal for this latitude
  • Last frost: April 22 (climatological average for this latitude)
  • Microseason: Jul 1–5
  • Planting window: Harvest early potatoes. Begin drying onions on the surface.

ZIP code: 07403

16-Day Forecast — Bloomingdale

  1. Sat93°72°50%
  2. Sun87°71°63%
  3. Mon71°62°92%
  4. Tue65°60°81%
  5. Wed81°56°19%
  6. Thu86°60°19%
  7. Fri89°67°45%
  8. Sat84°60°26%
  9. Sun80°61°22%
  10. Mon83°57°19%
  11. Tue86°59°17%
  12. Wed81°63°42%
  13. Thu85°60°39%
  14. Fri85°58°30%
  15. Sat82°63°31%
  16. Sun93°70°48%

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 — Bloomingdale

SPC has placed Bloomingdale in the Slight Risk category for severe thunderstorms today.

  • TODAYSLGTSlight Risk
  • TOMORROWMRGLMarginal Risk
  • DAY 3TSTMGeneral Thunderstorms

Scattered severe storms possible. A few tornadoes, hail, and damaging wind gusts possible.

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

In Bloomingdale, July runs warmest near 75°F and January coldest around 28°F, while December is the wettest month (4.3 inches) and February the driest (3.0 inches).

MonthMean tempPrecipRainy days
January28°3.6″14
February30°3.0″13
March38°3.7″16
April50°4.2″17
May59°4.2″18
June68°4.3″17
July75°4.0″17
August74°4.3″17
September67°3.9″14
October56°3.5″12
November43°4.1″13
December33°4.3″14

Regional context

Bloomingdale's climate, from NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 station normals, pairs 28°F Januarys with 75°F Julys — a 47°F swing. About 47 inches of precipitation falls over roughly 183 days a year.

Rainfall in Bloomingdale stays even across the calendar: December tops out at 4.3 inches over 13.6 rainy days, and February still logs 3.0 inches across 13.3 — a narrow range for Bloomingdale. That even rhythm groups Bloomingdale with places like Butler, NJ, Wanaque, NJ and Macopin, NJ.

By mid-April the frosts ease in Bloomingdale, opening the season for kale, peas, spinach, and parsnips. In Bloomingdale, warm-season transplants — tomatoes, peppers, basil — wait two weeks past Bloomingdale's frost date. It shuts near mid-November, when freezes return to Bloomingdale and tender plants need cover. In Bloomingdale, low spots run 4-7°F colder than nearby slopes, nudging Bloomingdale's frost dates a week.

Similar climates: Butler, NJ, Wanaque, NJ, Macopin, NJ, Riverdale, NJ, Pompton Lakes, NJ.

Frequently asked

When does it freeze in Bloomingdale?
In Bloomingdale, expect the last spring frost near mid-April; Bloomingdale's first autumn frost comes around mid-November.
What is the rainy season in Bloomingdale?
Rainfall in Bloomingdale peaks in December near 4.3 inches, out of about 47 inches annually.
What is the warmest month in Bloomingdale?
On average July tops the year in Bloomingdale at about 75°F.
What is the coldest month in Bloomingdale?
The coldest stretch in Bloomingdale falls in January, around 28°F on average.
When can I start a vegetable garden in Bloomingdale?
Hardy spring crops go in near mid-April in Bloomingdale; tender peppers and squash wait 10–14 days.
How many rainy days does Bloomingdale get?
Expect roughly 183 wet days a year in Bloomingdale.
What hardiness zone is Bloomingdale?
With January around 28°F, Bloomingdale's zone reflects that minimum — the USDA ZIP map confirms Bloomingdale's band.
What is the 10-day forecast for Bloomingdale?
Bloomingdale'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 Bloomingdale?
See this week's day-by-day rain chances for Bloomingdale in the daily forecast above, and the next 24 hours in the hourly chart.
What is the weather like right now in Bloomingdale?
Current conditions for Bloomingdale and the next 24 hours — temperature, precipitation chance, and wind by the hour — are in the hourly forecast chart above.
How often is the Bloomingdale forecast updated?
The Bloomingdale forecast on this page is built from Open-Meteo weather-model data and refreshes regularly through the day.
When are sunrise and sunset in Bloomingdale?
Today's sunrise and sunset times for Bloomingdale 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 Bloomingdale?
The next few days in Bloomingdale's forecast are the most reliable; accuracy declines beyond about a week as weather-model uncertainty grows.

Climate

In Bloomingdale, New Jersey, the warm-summer humid continental climate runs from about 28°F in January to 75°F in July, a 47°F seasonal range.

Rain and snow bring Bloomingdale roughly 47 inches a year across approximately 183 measurable-precipitation days.

Bloomingdale's 47°F range, set by its 41.0°N position, drives frost timing and what thrives in Bloomingdale.

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ZIP codes in Bloomingdale

  • 07403
  • 07465
  • 07420

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.