Today, New Jersey is enjoying mostly sunny skies with a high near 59°F, which is slightly cooler than average for mid-October. Typically, temperatures this time of year hover in the low 60s. Winds from the west at 5 to 10 mph will keep it feeling brisk, with occasional gusts up to 20 mph adding a chill to the air.
Tonight, temperatures will drop to around 36°F under mostly clear skies, which is a bit cooler than usual for October nights. The northwest breeze will die down to about 5 mph, making for a calm, though chilly, night.
Wednesday will bring similar weather, with sunny skies and a high once again near 59°F.
The northwest wind will pick up slightly, reaching speeds of 5 to 15 mph. As the evening sets in, expect another cool night with temperatures dipping to 38°F and light winds continuing from the northwest. Thursday looks to maintain the trend, with sunny skies and a high near 59°F, with light north winds.
By Friday, a slight warm-up is expected, as temperatures reach 66°F during the day, which is closer to the seasonal norm. The night will stay mostly clear, with a low around 43°F. The weekend promises even more pleasant weather, with Saturday’s high reaching near 70°F and Sunday climbing to a comfortable 73°F, both above average for mid-October. Nights will still be on the cooler side, with lows in the mid-40s to upper 40s, but overall, it should be a beautiful stretch of autumn weather, perfect for enjoying outdoor activities.