Weather forecast for today
West Orange, NJ

Weather forecast for today

Friday, May 2.

AM Clouds / PM Sun
5:51 am

7:55 pm
EDT
AM Clouds / PM Sun
82°F / 63°F
  • Wind: 12mph SW
  • Humidity: 62%
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • UV index: 7
Today, on Friday, May 2, expect a cloudy morning, but by midday, the sun will begin to shine through.
Temperatures are expected to range from a maximum of a temperate 82.4°F to a minimum of a comfortable 62.6°F.
The maximum heat index, which modifies the air temperature to account for humidity, is estimated at a tropical 86°F. Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade.
An unusual warmer pattern is expected, as the day’s high matches June's typical max of 77.4°F.
Sunrise will be at 5:51 am and sunset at 7:55 pm; the daylight will last for 14h and 4min.

Current condition

Cloudy
4:26 am EDT
Cloudy
  • 55°F
  • Feels like: 55°F
  • Wind: 1mph NNE
  • Humidity: 85%
  • Dewpoint: 52°F
  • Pressure: 29.88"Hg
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 7mi
  • UV index: 0
In West Orange, currently, the sky remains cloudy, with no signs of clearing anytime soon.
The temperature is a moderate 55.4°F. The current temperature is far from the maximum of 82.4°F predicted for today.

Frequently asked questions

What is the current temperature in West Orange?
Currently (4:26 am EDT) it is 55.4°F in West Orange.
What is the weather forecast for West Orange for today?
On Friday, early cloud cover is expected, followed by a warm and sunny afternoon.
What will be the maximum temperature today?
Today, the maximum temperature in West Orange will be 82.4°F, while the minimum temperature will be 62.6°F. The maximum heat index, which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is evaluated at 86°F.
The highest temperature will be uncommonly higher than the average maximum of 69.1°F in May. The lowest temperature will be also uncommonly higher than the average low of 52.7°F.
When are sunrise and sunset today?
On Friday, in West Orange, sunrise will be at 5:51 am and sunset at 7:55 pm (EDT).
How long is the day today?
In West Orange, today, there will be 14h and 4min of daylight.

Hourly weather forecast

Sunrise: 5:51 am
6 am
  • 57°F
  • Feels like:
    57°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 1mph S
  • Pressure: 29.85"Hg
  • Humidity: 89%
  • Precip. probability: 3%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 7mi
8 am
  • 61°F
  • Feels like:
    61°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 3mph SW
  • Pressure: 29.88"Hg
  • Humidity: 86%
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 9mi
10 am
  • 68°F
  • Feels like:
    68°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 7mph WSW
  • Pressure: 29.85"Hg
  • Humidity: 68%
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
12 pm
  • 75°F
  • Feels like:
    75°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Wind: 10mph WSW
  • Pressure: 29.85"Hg
  • Humidity: 52%
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
2 pm
  • 81°F
  • Feels like:
    81°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 11mph WSW
  • Pressure: 29.83"Hg
  • Humidity: 41%
  • Precip. probability: 6%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
4 pm
  • 82°F
  • Feels like:
    82°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 12mph WSW
  • Pressure: 29.8"Hg
  • Humidity: 38%
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
6 pm
  • 82°F
  • Feels like:
    82°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 11mph WSW
  • Pressure: 29.8"Hg
  • Humidity: 36%
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
Sunset: 7:55 pm
8 pm
  • 77°F
  • Feels like:
    77°F
Mostly Clear
Mostly Clear
  • Wind: 7mph SW
  • Pressure: 29.83"Hg
  • Humidity: 45%
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
10 pm
  • 73°F
  • Feels like:
    73°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Wind: 4mph SW
  • Pressure: 29.85"Hg
  • Humidity: 53%
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
Today, in West Orange, gray skies are likely.
The temperature will be between the lowest temperature of 57.2°F and the highest temperature of 82.4°F. The warmest part of the day will be from 3 pm to 6 pm.
The forecasted high is more consistent with June's typical maximum of 77.4°F than the usual for May. The lowest temperature is also more comparable to June's average minimum of 60.6°F than the usual minimum of 52.7°F in May.
Updated: May 2, 2025 @ 08:26:30 UTC
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West Orange, New Jersey, USA

  • en: West Orange, New Jersey, USA
  • es: West Orange, Nueva Jersey, EE.UU.
  • hr: Vest Orindž, Nju Džersi, SAD
  • sr: Vest Orindž, Nju Džersi, SAD
  • zh: 西奥兰治, 新泽西州, 美国
  • Latitude: 40.798570°
  • Longitude: -74.239083°
  • Elevation: 443 ft
  • Current time: 4:26am EDT
  • Sunrise: 5:51 am EDT
  • Sunset: 7:55 pm EDT
  • Timezone: America/New_York
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