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Secaucus, New Jersey Weather

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

Secaucus, NJ
Saturday, July 4 at 6:31 PM
95
°
Clear
Feels like
100°
Humidity
43%
Wind
5 mph
Sunrise
1:30 AM
Sunset
4:31 PM
Secaucus, NJ
Hour by hour · 24h
24-Hour ForecastSecaucus, NJ: 24-hour forecast. Temperatures range from 73 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit with a 52% chance of precipitation at 12 AM.
L 73°H 95°
Secaucus, NJ
7-day forecast
  1. Today
    Jul 4
    Overcast
    38%
    —
    95°75°—
  2. Sunday
    Jul 5
    Heavy Rain
    52%
    0.94″
    86°72°-9°
  3. Monday
    Jul 6
    Light Rain
    93%
    0.26″
    74°71°-12°
  4. Tuesday
    Jul 7
    Drizzle
    87%
    0.04″
    71°64°-3°
  5. Wednesday
    Jul 8
    Overcast
    26%
    —
    83°63°+12°
  6. Thursday
    Jul 9
    Overcast
    12%
    —
    92°71°+9°
  7. Friday
    Jul 10
    Overcast
    45%
    —
    89°75°-3°
Secaucus, NJ
Next 24 hours · Hot now
HOT 90°65°83°100°6p12a6a12pnow 95°high 95°low 73°PRECIP %
Secaucus, NJ
Anemometer · 24h winds · from true
NESW
From · True
W
278° · backing 16°
Direction
W
278°
Sustained
5
mph
Gust
14
mph
Peak 24h
52
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 52 @ 8:00p
0102030MPHB1B2B3B4B5B6B7-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOWpk 288SUSTGUST
−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Light breeze backing 16° from the w.
Secaucus, NJ
Barometer · 24h pressure · mb
STORMRAINCHANGEFAIRDRY9901000101010201030
Pressure · mb
1010.0
-1.0 mb in 3h · falling · 29.83 inHg
Now
1010.0
mb
3h
-1.0
mb
12h
-1.9
mb
24h
-1.0
mb
Regime · CHANGE
STORM
RAIN
CHANGE
FAIR
DRY
24h · Pressure · mb
range 1010–1014
9951000STORM|RAIN10051010RAIN|CHG1015CHG|FAIR10201025FAIR|DRY1030-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOW1013.51010.41010.4
−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Pressure slipping through the change line — wetter air on the way.
Secaucus, NJ
Air quality
117
AQI
Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
↑+62 in 6h

AQI 117 (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups), driven by Ozone. AQI up 62 in the last 6 hours — air quality is degrading. Ozone at AQI 91 — peak already passed at 1 PM under clear skies. Levels should ease through evening.

CAUTION Sensitive groups (children, elderly, respiratory conditions) should limit prolonged outdoor exertion.

PM 2.5Good
7.2μg/m³
PM 10Good
8μg/m³
NO₂Good
5μg/m³
OzoneDRIVERUnhealthy SG
132μg/m³
UV IndexLow
0.9

What's driving it

Ozone × UV × Sky

Ozone at AQI 91 — peak already passed at 1 PM under clear skies. Levels should ease through evening.

Present
AQI 91
UV peak
0.7 at earlier today
Sky at peak
clear
Projected peak
AQI 91

PM × Wind × Precip

PM2.5 at 7.2 µg/m³ (AQI 40) with a 0.95 fine-to-coarse ratio and 5 mph wind — combustion smoke trapped in calm air, not road dust.

PM2.5/PM10
0.95
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 TREND50100SATSUNMONTUEWEDTHUFRISAT7-DAY PM2.5 TREND · μg/m³930
Secaucus, NJ
Sky cover · visibility · 24h
Cloud cover
0%
CLEAR
100%0%−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Visibility
93.8mi
UNLIMITED
96 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
22:31 UTC · Secaucus, 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
22:31 UTC · Secaucus, NJ · NOAA NESDIS / STAR · 5-min cadence · up to 10000 px
Secaucus, NJ
Satellite · infrared · animated
Secaucus, NJ
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IR · cloud-top temp© RainViewer · Carto
Secaucus, 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 01m
Sunset
4:31 PM
Civil dusk
9:05 PM
Planting note
Harvest early potatoes. Begin drying onions on the surface.
Secaucus, NJ
The moon
Waning Gibbous
78% illuminated
Moonrise
10:51 PM
Moonset
9:59 AM
In sign
♓︎ Pisces
Secaucus, NJ
Microseason
Jul 1–5

Cicadas claim the afternoon

plant
Jan 151% of the yearDec 31

Read this microseason across nine climate regions →

Secaucus at a glance

  • Today vs. normal: 24°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: 07094

16-Day Forecast — Secaucus

  1. Sat95°75°38%
  2. Sun86°72°52%
  3. Mon74°71°93%
  4. Tue71°64°87%
  5. Wed83°63°26%
  6. Thu92°71°12%
  7. Fri89°75°45%
  8. Sat87°77°31%
  9. Sun87°72°27%
  10. Mon77°68°25%
  11. Tue87°70°20%
  12. Wed89°69°28%
  13. Thu94°72°41%
  14. Fri96°75°45%
  15. Sat94°76°34%
  16. Sun93°77°39%

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

Right now in the garden

Peak growing season

As of July 4, 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 — Secaucus

SPC has placed Secaucus 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 185 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

Secaucus's warmest month is July (~75°F mean) and its coldest is January (~29°F). Rainfall peaks in December (4.2 inches) and bottoms out in February (2.9 inches).

MonthMean tempPrecipRainy days
January29°3.5″13
February31°2.9″13
March39°3.7″15
April50°4.0″17
May59°3.9″18
June69°3.8″16
July75°3.4″16
August74°4.1″17
September67°3.4″13
October57°3.2″11
November43°3.8″13
December34°4.2″13

Regional context

In Secaucus, NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 normals put January near 29°F and July near 75°F — a 46°F seasonal arc — with about 43.9 inches of precipitation over 175 rainy or snowy days.

Secaucus's precipitation spreads evenly: December peaks at 4.2 inches on 13.4 wet days, while February holds 2.9 inches over 12.8 — no month dominates Secaucus's rain calendar. It is a balanced pattern Secaucus shares with places like Union City, NJ, East Rutherford, NJ and West New York, NJ.

Secaucus reaches its last hard frost near mid-April; that is the cue for kale, peas, spinach, and parsnips. Heat-demanding starts go out a fortnight on in Secaucus, after the soil warms and cold snaps clear. By mid-November, frost is back in Secaucus — protect or harvest anything tender. A creek-bottom lot in Secaucus can lag Secaucus's last frost 7-10 days behind a south slope.

Similar climates: Union City, NJ, East Rutherford, NJ, West New York, NJ, Carlstadt, NJ, Hoboken, NJ.

Frequently asked

When does it freeze in Secaucus?
Secaucus's last spring frost lands near mid-April, and in Secaucus the first fall frost follows around mid-November.
What is the rainy season in Secaucus?
Secaucus sees its heaviest rain in December (around 4.2 inches), part of roughly 44 inches a year.
What is the warmest month in Secaucus?
July is Secaucus's warmest month, averaging about 75°F.
What is the coldest month in Secaucus?
Secaucus bottoms out in January, with a mean near 29°F.
When can I start a vegetable garden in Secaucus?
Time tomatoes in Secaucus for two weeks after mid-April; peas and greens start at Secaucus's frost line.
How many rainy days does Secaucus get?
Secaucus averages about 175 days with measurable rain or snow each year.
What hardiness zone is Secaucus?
Secaucus'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 Secaucus?
Secaucus'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 Secaucus?
See this week's day-by-day rain chances for Secaucus in the daily forecast above, and the next 24 hours in the hourly chart.
What is the weather like right now in Secaucus?
Current conditions for Secaucus and the next 24 hours — temperature, precipitation chance, and wind by the hour — are in the hourly forecast chart above.
How often is the Secaucus forecast updated?
The Secaucus forecast on this page is built from Open-Meteo weather-model data and refreshes regularly through the day.
When are sunrise and sunset in Secaucus?
Today's sunrise and sunset times for Secaucus 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 Secaucus?
The next few days in Secaucus's forecast are the most reliable; accuracy declines beyond about a week as weather-model uncertainty grows.

Climate

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

In a typical year Secaucus records about 44 inches of precipitation on around 175 days.

The 46°F gap between Secaucus's summer and winter, at 40.8°N, shapes Secaucus's frost calendar.

Beaches near Secaucus

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ZIP codes in Secaucus

  • 07094
  • 07096

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.