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North Haledon, New Jersey Weather

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

North Haledon, NJ
Sunday, July 5 at 3:45 AM
72
°
Overcast
Feels like
78°
Humidity
93%
Wind
5 mph
Sunrise
1:30 AM
Sunset
4:31 PM
North Haledon, NJ
Hour by hour · 24h
24-Hour ForecastNorth Haledon, NJ: 24-hour forecast. Temperatures range from 71 to 87 degrees Fahrenheit with a 69% chance of precipitation at 1 AM.
L 71°H 87°
North Haledon, NJ
7-day forecast
  1. Today
    Jul 5
    Rain
    62%
    0.28″
    87°72°—
  2. Monday
    Jul 6
    Heavy Rain
    91%
    1.6″
    72°64°-15°
  3. Tuesday
    Jul 7
    Light Showers
    81%
    0.02″
    70°63°-2°
  4. Wednesday
    Jul 8
    Overcast
    18%
    —
    79°61°+9°
  5. Thursday
    Jul 9
    Light Drizzle
    19%
    —
    83°65°+4°
  6. Friday
    Jul 10
    Drizzle
    46%
    —
    85°69°+2°
  7. Saturday
    Jul 11
    Overcast
    28%
    —
    85°65°0°
North Haledon, NJ
Next 24 hours · Mild now
HOT 90°66°78°90°12a6a12p6pnow 72°high 87°low 71°PRECIP %
North Haledon, NJ
Anemometer · 24h winds · from true
NESW
From · True
NW
310° · veering 27°
Direction
NW
310°
Sustained
5
mph
Gust
11
mph
Peak 24h
28
avg 8
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 8 · pk 28 @ 8:00p
01020MPHB1B2B3B4B5-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOWpk 179SUSTGUST
−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Light breeze veering 27° from the nw.
North Haledon, NJ
Barometer · 24h pressure · mb
STORMRAINCHANGEFAIRDRY9901000101010201030
Pressure · mb
1000.2
-2.4 mb in 3h · falling rapidly · 29.54 inHg
Now
1000.2
mb
3h
-2.4
mb
12h
+0.3
mb
24h
+0.1
mb
Regime · RAIN
STORM
RAIN
CHANGE
FAIR
DRY
24h · Pressure · mb
range 999–1004
9909951000STORM|RAIN10051010RAIN|CHG1015CHG|FAIR10201025FAIR|DRY1030-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOW1003.6998.91001.2
−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Pressure giving way — clouds thicken and rain edges closer.
North Haledon, NJ
Air quality
45
AQI
Good
↓-33 in 6h

AQI 45 (Good), driven by PM2.5. AQI down 33 over the last 6 hours — air quality is improving sharply. PM2.5 at 8.4 µg/m³ (AQI 47) with a 0.98 fine-to-coarse ratio and 5 mph wind — combustion smoke trapped in calm air, not road dust.

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

PM 2.5DRIVERGood
8.4μg/m³
PM 10Good
9μg/m³
NO₂Good
15μg/m³
OzoneGood
58μg/m³
UV IndexLow
0.0

What's driving it

PM × Wind × Precip

PM2.5 at 8.4 µg/m³ (AQI 47) with a 0.98 fine-to-coarse ratio and 5 mph wind — combustion smoke trapped in calm air, not road dust.

PM2.5/PM10
0.98
Wind
light
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/m³930
North Haledon, NJ
Sky cover · visibility · 24h
Cloud cover
100%
OVERCAST
100%0%−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Visibility
27.5mi
UNLIMITED
90 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
07:45 UTC · North Haledon, 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
07:45 UTC · North Haledon, NJ · NOAA NESDIS / STAR · 5-min cadence · up to 10000 px
North Haledon, NJ
Satellite · infrared · animated
North Haledon, NJ
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IR · cloud-top temp© RainViewer · Carto
North Haledon, 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
1:30 AM
Daylight
15h 01m
Sunset
4:31 PM
Civil dusk
9:06 PM
Planting note
Harvest early potatoes. Begin drying onions on the surface.
North Haledon, NJ
The moon
Waning Gibbous
75% illuminated
Moonrise
11:14 PM
Moonset
11:06 AM
In sign
♓︎ Pisces
North Haledon, NJ
Microseason
Jul 1–5

Cicadas claim the afternoon

fish
Jan 151% of the yearDec 31

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North Haledon at a glance

  • Today vs. normal: 72°F — typical for the season
  • Last frost: April 22 (climatological average for this latitude)
  • Microseason: Jul 1–5
  • Planting window: Harvest early potatoes. Begin drying onions on the surface.

15-Day Forecast — North Haledon

  1. Sun87°71°62%
  2. Mon72°64°91%
  3. Tue70°63°81%
  4. Wed79°61°18%
  5. Thu83°65°19%
  6. Fri85°69°46%
  7. Sat85°65°28%
  8. Sun83°64°21%
  9. Mon71°60°18%
  10. Tue86°62°17%
  11. Wed84°67°23%
  12. Thu90°68°29%
  13. Fri81°69°28%
  14. Sat84°67°32%
  15. Sun90°70°33%

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 Haledon

SPC has placed North Haledon 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

The year in North Haledon tops out in July (~75°F) and dips lowest in January (~28°F), with December wettest at 4.3 inches and February driest at 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

North Haledon swings from 28°F in January to 75°F in July (47°F) per NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 normals; precipitation in North Haledon runs about 47 inches on roughly 183 measurable days.

Rainfall in North Haledon 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 North Haledon. That even rhythm groups North Haledon with places like William Paterson University of New Jersey, NJ, Hawthorne, NJ and Prospect Park, NJ.

Around mid-April, North Haledon sheds its freezing nights — kale, peas, spinach, and parsnips go into North Haledon's beds. Tomatoes and peppers do best set out two weeks later in North Haledon, once nights clear the mid-40s°F. Frost returns to North Haledon near mid-November, ending the tender-crop season. North Haledon's low ground holds frost later into spring than North Haledon's benches, which run 3-5 days ahead.

Similar climates: William Paterson University of New Jersey, NJ, Hawthorne, NJ, Prospect Park, NJ, Haledon, NJ, Preakness, NJ.

Frequently asked

When does it freeze in North Haledon?
In North Haledon, expect the last spring frost near mid-April; North Haledon's first autumn frost comes around mid-November.
What is the rainy season in North Haledon?
December is the wettest month in North Haledon, about 4.3 inches on average; the year totals roughly 47 inches.
What is the warmest month in North Haledon?
The warmest stretch in North Haledon comes in July, around 75°F on average.
What is the coldest month in North Haledon?
On average January is the chilliest month in North Haledon, about 28°F.
When can I start a vegetable garden in North Haledon?
Time tomatoes in North Haledon for two weeks after mid-April; peas and greens start at North Haledon's frost line.
How many rainy days does North Haledon get?
Expect roughly 183 wet days a year in North Haledon.
What hardiness zone is North Haledon?
North Haledon's USDA zone comes from its January mean (28°F); enter the ZIP on the USDA lookup for the number.
What is the 10-day forecast for North Haledon?
North Haledon'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 Haledon?
See this week's day-by-day rain chances for North Haledon in the daily forecast above, and the next 24 hours in the hourly chart.
What is the weather like right now in North Haledon?
Current conditions for North Haledon 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 Haledon forecast updated?
The North Haledon 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 Haledon?
Today's sunrise and sunset times for North Haledon 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 Haledon?
The next few days in North Haledon's forecast are the most reliable; accuracy declines beyond about a week as weather-model uncertainty grows.

Climate

North Haledon's warm-summer humid continental climate in New Jersey pairs 28°F Januarys with 75°F Julys, 47°F apart across the seasons.

In a typical year North Haledon records about 47 inches of precipitation on around 183 days.

The 47°F gap between North Haledon's summer and winter, at 41.0°N, shapes North Haledon's frost calendar.

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ZIP codes in North Haledon

  • 07508

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.