What is today's weather forecast for North Plainfield, NJ?

Today's forecast for North Plainfield shows a low of 25 degrees Fahrenheit. Patchy freezing fog.

What is the 7-day weather forecast for North Plainfield, NJ?

The 7-day forecast for North Plainfield shows highs from 36 to 55 degrees and lows from 24 to 31 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 3 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in North Plainfield, NJ this week?

Yes, rain is possible in North Plainfield this week. Precipitation chances: Thursday (100% chance), Friday (80% chance), Tuesday (30% chance).

How accurate is the North Plainfield weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate North Plainfield forecasts using National Weather Service data and current conditions from the nearest available weather stations, often miles closer than regional airports, for the most precise local forecasts.

North Plainfield, NJ Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

WEATHER ALERTS - Wind Advisory

Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station

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27°F
Feels Like 27°F

Humidity 93% Dew Point 25°F Wind Calm Barometer 30.29 in.

Report from a personal weather station 2.2 mi. NW of central North Plainfield
at 3:22 AM Thu, Dec 18, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

WedDec 17

ThuDec 18

FriDec 19

80%

SatDec 20

SunDec 21

MonDec 22

TueDec 23

30%

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7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

Sharp cooling trend with high temperatures dropping from 44°F to 41°F, falling as low as 36°F. Some precipitation possible with wintry mix on at least one day.

Climate Context

Temperatures are expected to be near normal for this time of year, with highs around 44°F and lows around 28°F.

This Date in Weather History

1944 - Typhoon Cobra, also known as the Typhoon of 1944 or Halsey's Typhoon, was the United States Navy designation for a tropical cyclone that struck the Task Force 38 in the during World War II in the Pacific. The typhoon was first observed on December 17 as it surprised a fleet of ships in the open waters of the western Pacific Ocean. Sustained winds associated with the storm were up to 100 mph with gusts to 140 mph. On December 18, the small but violent typhoon hit the Task Force while many of the ships were attempting to refuel. Due to the extreme seas and winds, three destroyers capsized and went down with practically all hands, while a cruiser, five aircraft carriers, and three destroyers suffered serious damage. Approximately 790 officers and men were lost or killed with another 80 injured. This storm inflicted more damage on the Navy than any storm since the hurricane at Apia, Samoa, in 1889.

North Plainfield, NJ 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Wednesday Dec 17

Night: Patchy freezing fog. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Thursday Dec 18

Day: Patchy fog between 10am and noon. Patchy freezing fog before 10am. Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a high near 44. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Night: Rain, with thunderstorms also possible after 4am. Temperature rising to around 53 by 5am. Breezy, with a south wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Friday Dec 19

Day: Rain showers before 4pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 55. Breezy, with a south wind around 20 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.

Saturday Dec 20

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.

Sunday Dec 21

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.

Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 25.

Monday Dec 22

Day: Sunny, with a high near 36.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.

Tuesday Dec 23

Day: A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.

Wednesday Dec 24

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.

About North Plainfield, NJ

North Plainfield is a borough in Somerset County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. It is located within the Raritan Valley region. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 22,808, an increase of 872 (+4.0%) from the 2010 census count of 21,936, which in turn reflected an increase of 833 (+3.9%) from the 21,103 counted in the 2000 census. North Plainfield Township was created from portions of Warren Township by an act of the New Jersey Legislature passed on April 2, 1872. The borough of North Plainfield became an independent municipality on June 9, 1885. The name derives from Plainfield, which derived its name from a local estate or from its scenic location. In 1902, the New Jersey Legislature approved measures that would have allowed the borough to become part of Union County (a measure repealed in 1903) and to allow for a merger of North Plainfield with the City of Plainfield subject to the approval of a referendum by voters in both municipalities. North Plainfield is home to the Washington Park Historic District, which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987.

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