Weather forecast for todayFairfield, NJ

Weather forecast for today

Current condition 9:43 am EDT

  • 50°F
  • Feels like:
    46°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 6mphNNW 340°
  • Humidity: 54%
  • Dewpoint: 34°F
  • Pressure: 30.14"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 1
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At the moment, a balance of clouds and sunlight is making for a pleasant atmosphere.
The temperature is a cool 50°F, with the feels-like temperature being evaluated at a chilly 46.4°F. The current temperature is almost at the maximum of today's predicted 51.8°F.

Saturday Oct 17, 2026

  • 52°F
  • 34°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 13mphN 349°
  • Humidity: 45%
  • UV index: 3
  • Sunrise: 7:11 am EDT
  • Sunset: 6:14 pm EDT
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Today, in Fairfield, changing cloud patterns will allow for periods of sunshine.
Temperatures will oscillate between a fresh 51.8°F at their highest and an icy 33.8°F at their lowest.
The forecast high is lower and more aligned with what is typical in November than in October.
Sunrise was at 7:11 am and sunset will be at 6:14 pm; the daylight will last for 11h and 3min.

Hourly overview

Hourly temperatures

Warmest period: 2 pm - 4 pm 52°C.
Coldest hour: 12 am 39°C.

Chance of precipitation

Highest chance: 10 am 1%.

Hourly weather forecast

  • 10 am
  • 50°F
  • Feels like:
    46°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 7mphN 350°
  • Humidity: 53%
  • Pressure: 30.12"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 2
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  • 11 am
  • 50°F
  • Feels like:
    46°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 9mphN 352°
  • Humidity: 51%
  • Pressure: 30.15"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 3
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  • 12 pm
  • 50°F
  • Feels like:
    46°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 11mphN 349°
  • Humidity: 48%
  • Pressure: 30.15"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 3
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  • 1 pm
  • 50°F
  • Feels like:
    46°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 12mphNNW 348°
  • Humidity: 46%
  • Pressure: 30.18"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 2
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  • 2 pm
  • 52°F
  • Feels like:
    46°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 12mphNNW 349°
  • Humidity: 43%
  • Pressure: 30.18"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 2
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  • 3 pm
  • 52°F
  • Feels like:
    48°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 12mphNNW 347°
  • Humidity: 38%
  • Pressure: 30.21"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 2
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  • 4 pm
  • 52°F
  • Feels like:
    48°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 11mphNNW 348°
  • Humidity: 37%
  • Pressure: 30.21"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 1
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  • 5 pm
  • 52°F
  • Feels like:
    48°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 11mphN 353°
  • Humidity: 35%
  • Pressure: 30.24"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 6 pm
  • 50°F
  • Feels like:
    46°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 8mphNNW 346°
  • Humidity: 38%
  • Pressure: 30.27"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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Sunset: 6:14 pm
  • 7 pm
  • 46°F
  • Feels like:
    45°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 6mphNNW 343°
  • Humidity: 42%
  • Pressure: 30.3"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 8 pm
  • 45°F
  • Feels like:
    43°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 4mphNNW 338°
  • Humidity: 46%
  • Pressure: 30.33"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 9 pm
  • 43°F
  • Feels like:
    41°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 5mphNNW 340°
  • Humidity: 50%
  • Pressure: 30.36"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 10 pm
  • 43°F
  • Feels like:
    39°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 4mphNNW 333°
  • Humidity: 54%
  • Pressure: 30.39"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 11 pm
  • 41°F
  • Feels like:
    37°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 4mphNNW 345°
  • Humidity: 57%
  • Pressure: 30.42"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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Today, primarily gloomy and occasionally sun-filled weather is anticipated.
The temperature will vary between the highest temperature of 51.8°F and the lowest temperature of 41°F. The warmest part of the day will be from 2 pm to 5 pm.
The highest temperature today will resemble November's average maximum more than October's 62.2°F. Forecast models suggest a low also more resembling November's typical minimum of 37°F than October's usual 48.2°F.
Updated: Oct 17, 2026 @ 13:43:43 UTC
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Frequently asked questions

The current temperature (9:43 am EDT) is 50°F.

On Saturday, clouds and sunshine will alternate throughout the day.

Today, the maximum temperature will be 51.8°F, while the minimum temperature will be 33.8°F.
The maximum temperature today will be uncommonly lower than the average highest temperature of 62.2°F in October. Today, the lowest temperature will be also uncommonly lower than the average low of 48.2°F.

On Saturday, in Fairfield, sunrise was at 7:11 am and sunset will be at 6:14 pm (EDT).

Today, the daylight will last for 11h and 3min.