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Cicadas claim the afternoon. Day 14 of summer. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →

William Paterson University of New Jersey weather forecast — hour by hour, 7-day outlook, NOAA radar

William Paterson University of New Jersey, NJ
Saturday, July 4 at 7:59 PM
92
°
Clear
Feels like
93°
Humidity
37%
Wind
7 mph
Sunrise
1:30 AM
Sunset
4:32 PM
William Paterson University of New Jersey, NJ
Hour by hour · 24h
24-Hour ForecastWilliam Paterson University of New Jersey, NJ: 24-hour forecast. Temperatures range from 70 to 93 degrees Fahrenheit with a 59% chance of precipitation at 12 AM.
L 70°H 93°
William Paterson University of New Jersey, NJ
7-day forecast
  1. Today
    Jul 4
    Overcast
    34%
    —
    95°72°—
  2. Sunday
    Jul 5
    Heavy Rain
    59%
    5.7″
    85°70°-10°
  3. Monday
    Jul 6
    Showers
    93%
    0.73″
    74°63°-11°
  4. Tuesday
    Jul 7
    Heavy Drizzle
    85%
    0.06″
    66°61°-8°
  5. Wednesday
    Jul 8
    Overcast
    24%
    —
    82°60°+16°
  6. Thursday
    Jul 9
    Light Drizzle
    10%
    —
    88°65°+6°
  7. Friday
    Jul 10
    Drizzle
    51%
    0.07″
    91°69°+3°
William Paterson University of New Jersey, NJ
Next 24 hours · Hot now
HOT 90°65°83°100°6p12a6a12pnow 93°high 93°low 70°PRECIP %
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Anemometer · 24h winds · from true
NESW
From · True
SW
236° · backing 12°
Direction
SW
236°
Sustained
7
mph
Gust
12
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
01020304050MPHB1B2B3B4B5B6B7B8B9-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOWpk 468SUSTGUST
−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Light breeze backing 12° from the sw.
William Paterson University of New Jersey, NJ
Barometer · 24h pressure · mb
STORMRAINCHANGEFAIRDRY9901000101010201030
Pressure · mb
991.8
-1.3 mb in 3h · falling · 29.29 inHg
Now
991.8
mb
3h
-1.3
mb
12h
-1.5
mb
24h
-3.5
mb
Regime · STORM
STORM
RAIN
CHANGE
FAIR
DRY
24h · Pressure · mb
range 991–995
9859909951000STORM|RAIN-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOW995.1991.4991.6
−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Deep low still deepening — rough seas, strong wind, persistent rain.
William Paterson University of New Jersey, NJ
Air quality
115
AQI
Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
↑+60 in 6h

AQI 115 (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups), driven by Ozone. AQI up 60 in the last 6 hours — air quality is degrading. Ozone at AQI 63. Overcast through the UV peak window (cloud cover ~100%) — afternoon ozone should stay flat.

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

PM 2.5Good
6.9μg/m³
PM 10Good
7μg/m³
NO₂Good
7μg/m³
OzoneDRIVERUnhealthy SG
115μg/m³
UV IndexLow
0.2

What's driving it

Ozone × UV × Sky

Ozone at AQI 63. Overcast through the UV peak window (cloud cover ~100%) — afternoon ozone should stay flat.

Present
AQI 63
UV peak
0.2 at 1 PM
Sky at peak
overcast
Projected peak
AQI 8

PM × Wind × Precip

PM2.5 at 6.9 µg/m³, PM10 at 7.1 µg/m³ — typical background levels with no transport signature.

PM2.5/PM10
0.97
Wind
light
Recent rain
0h in last 6h
Pattern
background

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
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Sky cover · visibility · 24h
Cloud cover
18%
CLEAR
100%0%−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Visibility
105.6mi
UNLIMITED
98 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
23:59 UTC · William Paterson University of New Jersey, 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
23:59 UTC · William Paterson University of New Jersey, NJ · NOAA NESDIS / STAR · 5-min cadence · up to 10000 px
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Satellite · infrared · animated
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IR · cloud-top temp© RainViewer · Carto
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Almanac · Saturday, July 4
If the first of July be rainy weather, 'twill rain more or less for four weeks together.
Civil dawn
4:57 AM
Sunrise
1:30 AM
Daylight
15h 02m
Sunset
4:32 PM
Civil dusk
9:06 PM
Planting note
Harvest early potatoes. Begin drying onions on the surface.
William Paterson University of New Jersey, NJ
The moon
Waning Gibbous
77% illuminated
Moonrise
10:52 PM
Moonset
9:59 AM
In sign
♓︎ Pisces
William Paterson University of New Jersey, NJ
Microseason
Jul 1–5

Cicadas claim the afternoon

plant
Jan 151% of the yearDec 31

Read this microseason across nine climate regions →

William Paterson University of New Jersey at a glance

  • Today vs. normal: 21°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.

16-Day Forecast — William Paterson University of New Jersey

  1. Sat95°72°34%
  2. Sun85°70°59%
  3. Mon74°63°93%
  4. Tue66°61°85%
  5. Wed82°60°24%
  6. Thu88°65°10%
  7. Fri91°69°51%
  8. Sat86°64°31%
  9. Sun82°63°27%
  10. Mon85°62°25%
  11. Tue88°66°20%
  12. Wed88°69°28%
  13. Thu87°66°41%
  14. Fri86°65°45%
  15. Sat84°69°34%
  16. Sun95°74°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 — William Paterson University of New Jersey

SPC has placed William Paterson University of New Jersey 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

The year in William Paterson University of New Jersey 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

Frequently asked

When does it freeze in William Paterson University of New Jersey?
William Paterson University of New Jersey's last spring frost lands near mid-April, and in William Paterson University of New Jersey the first fall frost follows around mid-November.
What is the rainy season in William Paterson University of New Jersey?
William Paterson University of New Jersey sees its heaviest rain in December (around 4.3 inches), part of roughly 47 inches a year.
What is the warmest month in William Paterson University of New Jersey?
The warmest stretch in William Paterson University of New Jersey comes in July, around 75°F on average.
What is the coldest month in William Paterson University of New Jersey?
On average January is the chilliest month in William Paterson University of New Jersey, about 28°F.
When can I start a vegetable garden in William Paterson University of New Jersey?
Frost-hardy sowings begin at mid-April in William Paterson University of New Jersey; warm-season starts follow two weeks on.
How many rainy days does William Paterson University of New Jersey get?
William Paterson University of New Jersey averages about 183 days with measurable rain or snow each year.
What hardiness zone is William Paterson University of New Jersey?
William Paterson University of New Jersey's hardiness zone tracks its winter low; with January near 28°F, check the USDA ZIP map for the exact zone.
What is the 10-day forecast for William Paterson University of New Jersey?
William Paterson University of New Jersey'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 William Paterson University of New Jersey?
See this week's day-by-day rain chances for William Paterson University of New Jersey in the daily forecast above, and the next 24 hours in the hourly chart.
What is the weather like right now in William Paterson University of New Jersey?
Current conditions for William Paterson University of New Jersey and the next 24 hours — temperature, precipitation chance, and wind by the hour — are in the hourly forecast chart above.
How often is the William Paterson University of New Jersey forecast updated?
The William Paterson University of New Jersey forecast on this page is built from Open-Meteo weather-model data and refreshes regularly through the day.
When are sunrise and sunset in William Paterson University of New Jersey?
Today's sunrise and sunset times for William Paterson University of New Jersey 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 William Paterson University of New Jersey?
The next few days in William Paterson University of New Jersey's forecast are the most reliable; accuracy declines beyond about a week as weather-model uncertainty grows.

Climate

William Paterson University of New Jersey, New Jersey occupies a warm-summer humid continental zone, with January means near 28°F and July around 75°F — a 47°F swing.

William Paterson University of New Jersey sees close to 47 inches of precipitation annually, falling across some 183 wet days.

Latitude 40.9°N gives William Paterson University of New Jersey its 47°F swing, and with it the rhythm of William Paterson University of New Jersey's growing season.

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ZIP codes in William Paterson University of New Jersey

  • 07470

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.