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Connecticut Farms, New Jersey Weather

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

Connecticut Farms, NJ
Sunday, July 5 at 5:15 AM
72
°
Partly Cloudy
Feels like
79°
Humidity
90%
Wind
3 mph
Sunrise
1:32 AM
Sunset
4:31 PM
Connecticut Farms, NJ
Hour by hour · 24h
24-Hour ForecastConnecticut Farms, NJ: 24-hour forecast. Temperatures range from 72 to 87 degrees Fahrenheit with a 64% chance of precipitation at 12 AM.
L 72°H 87°
Connecticut Farms, NJ
7-day forecast
  1. Today
    Jul 5
    Light Rain
    59%
    0.09″
    87°72°—
  2. Monday
    Jul 6
    Heavy Rain
    95%
    1.6″
    74°69°-13°
  3. Tuesday
    Jul 7
    Light Drizzle
    85%
    0.02″
    71°64°-3°
  4. Wednesday
    Jul 8
    Overcast
    22%
    —
    77°64°+6°
  5. Thursday
    Jul 9
    Overcast
    18%
    —
    83°65°+6°
  6. Friday
    Jul 10
    Drizzle
    35%
    —
    85°70°+2°
  7. Saturday
    Jul 11
    Overcast
    23%
    —
    83°65°-2°
Connecticut Farms, NJ
Next 24 hours · Mild now
HOT 90°68°79°90°6a12p6p12anow 72°high 87°low 72°PRECIP %
Connecticut Farms, NJ
Anemometer · 24h winds · from true
NESW
From · True
SW
236° · backing 7°
Direction
SW
236°
Sustained
3
mph
Gust
8
mph
Peak 24h
28
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 28 @ 10:00p
01020MPHB1B2B3B4B5-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOWpk 146SUSTGUST
−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Light breeze backing 7° from the sw.
Connecticut Farms, NJ
Barometer · 24h pressure · mb
STORMRAINCHANGEFAIRDRY9901000101010201030
Pressure · mb
1008.0
-0.6 mb in 3h · falling · 29.77 inHg
Now
1008.0
mb
3h
-0.6
mb
12h
+1.6
mb
24h
-0.5
mb
Regime · RAIN
STORM
RAIN
CHANGE
FAIR
DRY
24h · Pressure · mb
range 1006–1011
1000STORM|RAIN10051010RAIN|CHG1015CHG|FAIR-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOW1010.71005.61007.9
−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Damp, unsettled regime — wet weather lingers nearby.
Connecticut Farms, NJ
Air quality
34
AQI
Good
↓-23 in 6h

AQI 34 (Good), driven by Ozone. AQI down 23 over the last 6 hours — air quality is improving sharply. Ozone at AQI 32. Overcast through the UV peak window (cloud cover ~90%) — 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
5.6μg/m³
PM 10Good
6μg/m³
NO₂Good
10μg/m³
OzoneDRIVERModerate
68μg/m³
UV IndexLow
0.0

What's driving it

Ozone × UV × Sky

Ozone at AQI 32. Overcast through the UV peak window (cloud cover ~90%) — afternoon ozone should stay flat.

Present
AQI 32
UV peak
3.3 at 1 PM
Sky at peak
overcast
Projected peak
AQI 7

PM × Wind × Precip

PM2.5 at 5.6 µg/m³ (AQI 31) with a 0.98 fine-to-coarse ratio and 3 mph wind — combustion smoke trapped in calm air, not road dust.

PM2.5/PM10
0.98
Wind
calm
Recent rain
0h in last 6h
Pattern
stagnant smoke

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/m³640
Connecticut Farms, NJ
Sky cover · visibility · 24h
Cloud cover
78%
MOSTLY CLOUDY
100%0%−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Visibility
28.5mi
UNLIMITED
118 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
09:15 UTC · Connecticut Farms, 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
09:15 UTC · Connecticut Farms, NJ · NOAA NESDIS / STAR · 5-min cadence · up to 10000 px
Connecticut Farms, NJ
Satellite · infrared · animated
Connecticut Farms, NJ
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IR · cloud-top temp© RainViewer · Carto
Connecticut Farms, 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
1:32 AM
Daylight
14h 59m
Sunset
4:31 PM
Civil dusk
9:05 PM
Planting note
Harvest early potatoes. Begin drying onions on the surface.
Connecticut Farms, NJ
The moon
Waning Gibbous
74% illuminated
Moonrise
11:14 PM
Moonset
11:06 AM
In sign
♓︎ Pisces
Connecticut Farms, NJ
Microseason
Jul 1–5

Cicadas claim the afternoon

fish
Jan 151% of the yearDec 31

Read this microseason across nine climate regions →

Connecticut Farms at a glance

  • Today vs. normal: 72°F — typical for the season
  • Last frost: April 20 (climatological average for this latitude)
  • Microseason: Jul 1–5
  • Planting window: Harvest early potatoes. Begin drying onions on the surface.

15-Day Forecast — Connecticut Farms

  1. Sun87°72°59%
  2. Mon74°69°95%
  3. Tue71°64°85%
  4. Wed77°64°22%
  5. Thu83°65°18%
  6. Fri85°70°35%
  7. Sat83°65°23%
  8. Sun80°65°21%
  9. Mon73°62°19%
  10. Tue85°63°14%
  11. Wed83°67°16%
  12. Thu90°68°33%
  13. Fri81°70°27%
  14. Sat83°68°33%
  15. Sun91°69°32%

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 — Connecticut Farms

SPC has placed Connecticut Farms in the Marginal Risk category for severe thunderstorms today.

  • TODAYMRGLMarginal Risk
  • TOMORROWTSTMGeneral Thunderstorms
  • DAY 3NONENo severe risk

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 Connecticut Farms'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

Frequently asked

When does it freeze in Connecticut Farms?
Frost typically leaves Connecticut Farms by mid-April and returns to Connecticut Farms near mid-November.
What is the rainy season in Connecticut Farms?
Rainfall in Connecticut Farms peaks in December near 4.3 inches, out of about 45 inches annually.
What is the warmest month in Connecticut Farms?
The warmest stretch in Connecticut Farms comes in July, around 75°F on average.
What is the coldest month in Connecticut Farms?
On average January is the chilliest month in Connecticut Farms, about 29°F.
When can I start a vegetable garden in Connecticut Farms?
Time tomatoes in Connecticut Farms for two weeks after mid-April; peas and greens start at Connecticut Farms's frost line.
How many rainy days does Connecticut Farms get?
Connecticut Farms records around 180 days of measurable precipitation annually.
What hardiness zone is Connecticut Farms?
Connecticut Farms's hardiness zone tracks its winter low; with January near 29°F, check the USDA ZIP map for the exact zone.
What is the 10-day forecast for Connecticut Farms?
Connecticut Farms'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 Connecticut Farms?
See this week's day-by-day rain chances for Connecticut Farms in the daily forecast above, and the next 24 hours in the hourly chart.
What is the weather like right now in Connecticut Farms?
Current conditions for Connecticut Farms and the next 24 hours — temperature, precipitation chance, and wind by the hour — are in the hourly forecast chart above.
How often is the Connecticut Farms forecast updated?
The Connecticut Farms forecast on this page is built from Open-Meteo weather-model data and refreshes regularly through the day.
When are sunrise and sunset in Connecticut Farms?
Today's sunrise and sunset times for Connecticut Farms 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 Connecticut Farms?
The next few days in Connecticut Farms's forecast are the most reliable; accuracy declines beyond about a week as weather-model uncertainty grows.

Climate

Connecticut Farms, New Jersey occupies a warm-summer humid continental zone, with January means near 29°F and July around 75°F — a 46°F swing.

Across the year, Connecticut Farms collects about 45 inches of precipitation over roughly 180 days with measurable rain or snow.

Latitude 40.7°N gives Connecticut Farms its 46°F swing, and with it the rhythm of Connecticut Farms's growing season.

Beaches near Connecticut Farms

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ZIP codes in Connecticut Farms

  • 07083

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.