Weather forecast for todayPlainfield, NJ

Weather forecast for today

Current condition 8:07 am EDT

  • 50°F
  • Feels like:
    46°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 10mphN 350°
  • Humidity: 59%
  • Dewpoint: 36°F
  • Pressure: 30.08"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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Currently, a mix of thick and thin clouds keeps the sky mostly cloudy.
The temperature is a fresh 50°F, with the felt air temperature being evaluated at a chilly 46.4°F. The current temperature is nearly at the maximum expected 53.6°F for today.

Saturday Oct 17, 2026

  • 54°F
  • 34°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 16mphN 351°
  • Humidity: 46%
  • UV index: 2
  • Sunrise: 7:11 am EDT
  • Sunset: 6:14 pm EDT
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On Saturday, October 17, cloudy weather is anticipated.
A temperature range of a fresh 53.6°F to an icy 33.8°F is forecasted.
Today, the maximum temperature is expected to align with November's average high of 51.1°F instead of October's.
Sunrise was at 7:11 am and sunset will be at 6:14 pm; the daylight will last for 11h and 4min.

Hourly overview

Hourly temperatures

Warmest hour: 3 pm 54°C.
Coldest hour: 11 pm 41°C.

Chance of precipitation

Highest chance: 9 am 5%.

Hourly weather forecast

  • 9 am
  • 50°F
  • Feels like:
    46°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 5%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 11mphN 355°
  • Humidity: 54%
  • Pressure: 30.09"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 1
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  • 10 am
  • 52°F
  • Feels like:
    46°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 12mphN 354°
  • Humidity: 51%
  • Pressure: 30.12"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 1
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  • 11 am
  • 50°F
  • Feels like:
    46°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 16mphN 354°
  • Humidity: 50%
  • Pressure: 30.15"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 2
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  • 12 pm
  • 52°F
  • Feels like:
    46°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 16mphN 353°
  • Humidity: 49%
  • Pressure: 30.18"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 2
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  • 1 pm
  • 52°F
  • Feels like:
    46°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 16mphN 350°
  • Humidity: 45%
  • Pressure: 30.18"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 2
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  • 2 pm
  • 52°F
  • Feels like:
    48°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 16mphNNW 349°
  • Humidity: 41%
  • Pressure: 30.18"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 2
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  • 3 pm
  • 54°F
  • Feels like:
    48°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 14mphN 349°
  • Humidity: 38%
  • Pressure: 30.21"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 2
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  • 4 pm
  • 54°F
  • Feels like:
    48°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 14mphN 349°
  • Humidity: 36%
  • Pressure: 30.21"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 1
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  • 5 pm
  • 52°F
  • Feels like:
    48°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 13mphN 350°
  • Humidity: 36%
  • Pressure: 30.24"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 6 pm
  • 50°F
  • Feels like:
    45°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 12mphNNW 347°
  • Humidity: 38%
  • Pressure: 30.27"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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Sunset: 6:14 pm
  • 7 pm
  • 48°F
  • Feels like:
    43°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 8mphNNW 347°
  • Humidity: 43%
  • Pressure: 30.3"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 8 pm
  • 46°F
  • Feels like:
    41°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 7mphNNW 343°
  • Humidity: 46%
  • Pressure: 30.33"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 9 pm
  • 45°F
  • Feels like:
    39°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 7mphNNW 346°
  • Humidity: 49%
  • 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: 7mphN 350°
  • Humidity: 52%
  • 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: 6mphN 352°
  • Humidity: 54%
  • Pressure: 30.42"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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Today, primarily cloudy and occasionally bright weather is expected.
The temperature will be between the highest temperature of 53.6°F and the lowest temperature of 41°F. The warmest part of the day will be at 3 pm and 4 pm.
Today, the high will reflect a pattern closer to November's 51.1°F than October's. Today, expect the temperature to be also more alike with the typical minimum for November than for October.
Updated: Oct 17, 2026 @ 12:07:45 UTC
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Frequently asked questions

At 8:07 am EDT, the temperature is 50°F.

On Saturday, in Plainfield, expect a dull and cloudy day.

Today, the maximum temperature will be 53.6°F, while the minimum temperature will be 33.8°F.
The maximum temperature will be noticeably lower than the average highest temperature of 63.1°F in October. Today, the lowest temperature will be also noticeably lower than the average low of 49.1°F.

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

In Plainfield, the length of the day today will be 11h and 4min.