Weather forecast for today
Newark, NJ

Weather forecast for today

Saturday, May 3.

Heavy Thunderstorms
5:50 am

7:56 pm
EDT
Heavy Thunderstorms
88°F / 63°F
  • Wind: 17mph SW
  • Humidity: 49%
  • Precip. probability: 100%
  • Precipitation: 0.79"
  • UV index: 7
Today, powerful thunderstorms may bring damaging winds and intense rainfall.
With a high probability, moderate precipitation is anticipated. Temperature fluctuations between a tropical 87.8°F and an enjoyable 62.6°F are predicted.
The maximum heat index, which measures the combined effect of heat and moisture, is evaluated at a humid 89.6°F. Take into consideration that the heat index values are calculated for shade and light wind conditions.
The forecast high is higher and more aligned with what is typical in June than in May.
Sunrise was at 5:50 am and sunset will be at 7:56 pm; the daylight will last for 14h and 6min.

Current condition

Partly Cloudy
2:15 pm EDT
Partly Cloudy
  • 84°F
  • Feels like: 86°F
  • Wind: 15mph SSW
  • Humidity: 41%
  • Dewpoint: 59°F
  • Pressure: 29.81"Hg
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 7
In Newark, at the moment, the sky is partly cloudy, with periods of sunshine.
The temperature is a warm 84.2°F, while the real-feel temperature is a similar 86°F. The current temperature is nearly at the maximum predicted 87.8°F for today.

Weather radar - Newark, NJ

Doppler radar displays precipitation for the past 2h and forecasts the next 30min

Frequently asked questions

What is the current temperature?
The temperature at 2:15 pm EDT is 84.2°F.
What is the weather forecast for Newark for today?
On Saturday, in Newark, rapidly forming thunderstorms will produce heavy downpours and gusty winds.
Will it rain today?
Moderate precipitation of 0.79" is forecasted. The likelihood of rainfall is high at 100%.
What will be the maximum temperature today?
Today, the maximum temperature will be 87.8°F, while the minimum temperature will be 62.6°F. The maximum heat index, which adjusts the air temperature based on humidity, is estimated at 89.6°F.
Today, the maximum temperature will be noticeably higher than the average highest temperature of 68.2°F in May. The lowest temperature will be also significantly higher than the average low of 53.4°F.
When is the sunrise / sunset today?
On Saturday, in Newark, sunrise was at 5:50 am and sunset will be at 7:56 pm (EDT).
How many hours of daylight will Newark have today?
In Newark, today, there will be 14h and 6min of daylight.

Hourly weather forecast

3 pm
  • 84°F
  • Feels like:
    86°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Wind: 16mph SW
  • Pressure: 29.8"Hg
  • Humidity: 41%
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
4 pm
  • 84°F
  • Feels like:
    84°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Wind: 16mph SW
  • Pressure: 29.77"Hg
  • Humidity: 40%
  • Precip. probability: 19%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
5 pm
  • 72°F
  • Feels like:
    72°F
Heavy Thunderstorms
Heavy Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 14mph SW
  • Pressure: 29.77"Hg
  • Humidity: 63%
  • Precip. probability: 98%
  • Precipitation: 0.39"
  • Visibility: 2mi
6 pm
  • 77°F
  • Feels like:
    77°F
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 12mph WSW
  • Pressure: 29.8"Hg
  • Humidity: 55%
  • Precip. probability: 100%
  • Precipitation: 0.08"
  • Visibility: 7mi
7 pm
  • 77°F
  • Feels like:
    77°F
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 10mph SW
  • Pressure: 29.83"Hg
  • Humidity: 58%
  • Precip. probability: 100%
  • Precipitation: 0.08"
  • Visibility: 7mi
Sunset: 7:56 pm
8 pm
  • 75°F
  • Feels like:
    75°F
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 7mph SSW
  • Pressure: 29.83"Hg
  • Humidity: 63%
  • Precip. probability: 100%
  • Precipitation: 0.2"
  • Visibility: 6mi
9 pm
  • 73°F
  • Feels like:
    73°F
Heavy Thunderstorms
Heavy Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 6mph S
  • Pressure: 29.85"Hg
  • Humidity: 68%
  • Precip. probability: 65%
  • Precipitation: 0.35"
  • Visibility: 7mi
10 pm
  • 70°F
  • Feels like:
    72°F
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 5mph S
  • Pressure: 29.88"Hg
  • Humidity: 73%
  • Precip. probability: 61%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Visibility: 6mi
11 pm
  • 70°F
  • Feels like:
    70°F
Isolated Thunderstorms
Isolated Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 6mph S
  • Pressure: 29.88"Hg
  • Humidity: 73%
  • Precip. probability: 30%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Visibility: 7mi
12 am
  • 68°F
  • Feels like:
    68°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Wind: 6mph S
  • Pressure: 29.88"Hg
  • Humidity: 75%
  • Precip. probability: 21%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
For the rest of Saturday, primarily storm-filled and occasionally overcast weather is expected.
Rainfall is forecasted from 5 pm to 11 pm. With elevated precipitation of 0.39", most rainfall is expected at 5 pm.
The temperature will vary between a maximum of 84.2°F and a minimum of 69.8°F. The hottest part of the day will be at 3 pm and 4 pm.
The temperature will be more resembling what’s typical for June than the usual maximum in May. The minimum temperature will be also more similar to June's average low of 62.1°F than May's typical 53.4°F.
Updated: May 3, 2025 @ 18:15:28 UTC
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Newark, New Jersey, USA

  • en: Newark, New Jersey, USA
  • es: Newark, Nueva Jersey, EE.UU.
  • hr: Njuark, Nju Džersi, SAD
  • sr: Njuark, Nju Džersi, SAD
  • zh: 纽瓦克, 新泽西州, 美国
  • Latitude: 40.735657°
  • Longitude: -74.172367°
  • Elevation: 33 ft
  • Current time: 2:40pm EDT
  • Sunrise: 5:50 am EDT
  • Sunset: 7:56 pm EDT
  • Timezone: America/New_York
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