This week in New Jersey, residents can expect a gradual warm-up through midweek, followed by a return to cooler fall temperatures as we approach the weekend. Today will be mostly cloudy with temperatures reaching around 62°F, accompanied by a gentle southeast breeze at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight, clouds will linger, bringing patchy fog after 11 p.m., and the temperature will dip to 50°F with calm winds.
On Tuesday, the clouds will start to break, revealing a sunny afternoon and warmer temperatures, peaking near 75°F. Winds from the southwest will be gentle at around 5 to 10 mph. Tuesday night will be mostly clear with temperatures cooling to 58°F as the southwest breeze continues.
Wednesday promises even warmer conditions, with highs nearing 79°F under mostly sunny skies. A steady southwest wind around 10 mph, occasionally gusting to 20 mph, will bring a bit of warmth. However, by Wednesday night, expect a mostly cloudy sky as temperatures drop to 55°F, signaling a shift towards cooler days ahead.
Thursday will be partly sunny, with a high around 70°F, before evening temperatures slide down to 43°F under partly cloudy skies. This cool-down continues into Friday, which will be sunny but slightly cooler, with highs near 67°F. Friday night will feel crisp, with clear skies and a low around 43°F, setting the stage for a classic autumn weekend.
The pattern this week brings temperatures that are a touch above typical early November averages, especially midweek, before settling back down to seasonable lows and highs as we move toward Friday.