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North Arlington, New Jersey Weather

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

North Arlington, NJ
Sunday, July 5 at 1:05 AM
74
°
Light Rain
Feels like
79°
Humidity
84%
Wind
5 mph
Sunrise
1:31 AM
Sunset
4:30 PM
North Arlington, NJ
Hour by hour · 24h
24-Hour ForecastNorth Arlington, NJ: 24-hour forecast. Temperatures range from 72 to 86 degrees Fahrenheit with a 62% chance of precipitation at 11 PM.
L 72°H 86°
North Arlington, NJ
7-day forecast
  1. Today
    Jul 5
    Heavy Rain
    65%
    0.69″
    86°72°—
  2. Monday
    Jul 6
    Heavy Rain
    91%
    3.0″
    73°66°-13°
  3. Tuesday
    Jul 7
    Drizzle
    83%
    0.04″
    69°63°-4°
  4. Wednesday
    Jul 8
    Overcast
    19%
    —
    82°63°+13°
  5. Thursday
    Jul 9
    Light Drizzle
    18%
    —
    90°66°+8°
  6. Friday
    Jul 10
    Light Drizzle
    43%
    0.01″
    93°72°+3°
  7. Saturday
    Jul 11
    Overcast
    31%
    —
    88°67°-5°
North Arlington, NJ
Next 24 hours · Mild now
HOT 90°68°79°90°12a6a12p6pnow 74°high 86°low 72°PRECIP %
North Arlington, NJ
Anemometer · 24h winds · from true
NESW
From · True
SSW
210° · backing 18°
Direction
SSW
210°
Sustained
5
mph
Gust
19
mph
Peak 24h
27
avg 6
Beaufort · 2 · LIGHT 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 @ 10:00p
01020MPHB1B2B3B4B5-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOWpk 192SUSTGUST
−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Light breeze backing 18° from the ssw.
North Arlington, NJ
Barometer · 24h pressure · mb
STORMRAINCHANGEFAIRDRY9901000101010201030
Pressure · mb
1012.5
+3.0 mb in 3h · rising rapidly · 29.90 inHg
Now
1012.5
mb
3h
+3.0
mb
12h
+3.3
mb
24h
+2.2
mb
Regime · CHANGE
STORM
RAIN
CHANGE
FAIR
DRY
24h · Pressure · mb
range 1007–1013
1000STORM|RAIN10051010RAIN|CHG1015CHG|FAIR10201025FAIR|DRY1030-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOW1012.51006.81012.5
−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Pressure climbing through the change line — drier air pushing in.
North Arlington, NJ
Air quality
48
AQI
Good
↓-67 in 6h

AQI 48 (Good), driven by PM2.5. AQI down 67 over the last 6 hours — air quality is improving sharply. PM scrubbed by 2 hours of recent rain — PM2.5 down to 9.5 µg/m³, PM10 to 9.7 µg/m³.

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

PM 2.5DRIVERGood
9.5μg/m³
PM 10Good
10μg/m³
NO₂Good
22μg/m³
OzoneGood
55μg/m³
UV IndexLow
0.0

What's driving it

PM × Wind × Precip

PM scrubbed by 2 hours of recent rain — PM2.5 down to 9.5 µg/m³, PM10 to 9.7 µg/m³.

PM2.5/PM10
0.98
Wind
light
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
North Arlington, NJ
Sky cover · visibility · 24h
Cloud cover
100%
OVERCAST
100%0%−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Visibility
17.1mi
UNLIMITED
92 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
05:05 UTC · North Arlington, 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
05:05 UTC · North Arlington, NJ · NOAA NESDIS / STAR · 5-min cadence · up to 10000 px
North Arlington, NJ
Satellite · infrared · animated
North Arlington, NJ
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IR · cloud-top temp© RainViewer · Carto
North Arlington, NJ
Almanac · Sunday, July 5
If the first of July be rainy weather, 'twill rain more or less for four weeks together.
Civil dawn
4:58 AM
Sunrise
1:31 AM
Daylight
14h 59m
Sunset
4:30 PM
Civil dusk
9:05 PM
Planting note
Harvest early potatoes. Begin drying onions on the surface.
North Arlington, NJ
The moon
Waning Gibbous
76% illuminated
Moonrise
11:14 PM
Moonset
11:06 AM
In sign
♓︎ Pisces
North Arlington, NJ
Microseason
Jul 1–5

Cicadas claim the afternoon

fish
Jan 151% of the yearDec 31

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North Arlington 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.

ZIP code: 07031

15-Day Forecast — North Arlington

  1. Sun86°72°65%
  2. Mon73°66°91%
  3. Tue69°63°83%
  4. Wed82°63°19%
  5. Thu90°66°18%
  6. Fri93°72°43%
  7. Sat88°67°31%
  8. Sun82°65°20%
  9. Mon87°65°18%
  10. Tue89°68°19%
  11. Wed91°70°37%
  12. Thu90°70°39%
  13. Fri85°69°29%
  14. Sat86°71°27%
  15. Sun96°76°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 — North Arlington

SPC has placed North Arlington 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 North Arlington, July runs warmest near 75°F and January coldest around 29°F, while December is the wettest month (4.3 inches) and February the driest (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

By the nearest station's NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 normals, North Arlington sees 29°F Januarys and 75°F Julys, a 46°F range, plus around 45.4 inches of precipitation across 180 days.

North Arlington'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 North Arlington's rain calendar. That even rhythm groups North Arlington with places like Kearny, NJ, Rutherford, NJ and Silver Lake, NJ.

By mid-April the frosts ease in North Arlington, opening the season for kale, peas, spinach, and parsnips. Hold North Arlington's tender crops — tomatoes, peppers, basil — until 10-14 days past North Arlington's last frost. It shuts near mid-November, when freezes return to North Arlington and tender plants need cover. In North Arlington, low spots run 4-7°F colder than nearby slopes, nudging North Arlington's frost dates a week.

Similar climates: Kearny, NJ, Rutherford, NJ, Silver Lake, NJ, East Rutherford, NJ, East Newark, NJ.

Frequently asked

When does it freeze in North Arlington?
Frost typically leaves North Arlington by mid-April and returns to North Arlington near mid-November.
What is the rainy season in North Arlington?
Rainfall in North Arlington peaks in December near 4.3 inches, out of about 45 inches annually.
What is the warmest month in North Arlington?
North Arlington peaks in July, when the mean runs near 75°F.
What is the coldest month in North Arlington?
January is North Arlington's coldest month, averaging about 29°F.
When can I start a vegetable garden in North Arlington?
In North Arlington, sow peas and hardy greens around mid-April; North Arlington's tomatoes and peppers wait two weeks more.
How many rainy days does North Arlington get?
North Arlington averages about 180 days with measurable rain or snow each year.
What hardiness zone is North Arlington?
Because North Arlington bottoms near 29°F in January, that winter low sets North Arlington's USDA zone — verify by ZIP.
What is the 10-day forecast for North Arlington?
North Arlington'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 North Arlington?
See this week's day-by-day rain chances for North Arlington in the daily forecast above, and the next 24 hours in the hourly chart.
What is the weather like right now in North Arlington?
Current conditions for North Arlington and the next 24 hours — temperature, precipitation chance, and wind by the hour — are in the hourly forecast chart above.
How often is the North Arlington forecast updated?
The North Arlington forecast on this page is built from Open-Meteo weather-model data and refreshes regularly through the day.
When are sunrise and sunset in North Arlington?
Today's sunrise and sunset times for North Arlington 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 North Arlington?
The next few days in North Arlington's forecast are the most reliable; accuracy declines beyond about a week as weather-model uncertainty grows.

Climate

Set in a warm-summer humid continental zone, North Arlington, New Jersey swings from 29°F in the heart of winter to 75°F at midsummer — a 46°F arc.

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

North Arlington's 46°F range, set by its 40.8°N position, drives frost timing and what thrives in North Arlington.

Beaches near North Arlington

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ZIP codes in North Arlington

  • 07031

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.