Weather forecast for todayScotch Plains, NJ

Weather forecast for today

Current condition 1:36 pm EST

  • 59°F
  • Feels like:
    57°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 5mphE 80°
  • Humidity: 28%
  • Dewpoint: 27°F
  • Pressure: 30.36"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 3
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Currently, in Scotch Plains, the perfect day for a walk, with a clear sky and a warm sun.
The temperature is a mild 59°F, with the real-feel temperature closely matching at 57.2°F. The current temperature is almost at the maximum expected 60.8°F for today.

Friday Oct 23, 2026

  • 61°F
  • 36°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 6mphNNE 32°
  • Humidity: 29%
  • UV index: 3
  • Sunrise: 7:17 am EDT
  • Sunset: 6:05 pm EDT
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Today, in Scotch Plains, sunshine and minimal clouds are in the outlook.
Temperatures will oscillate between a comfortable 60.8°F at their highest and an icy 35.6°F at their lowest.
October's usual high of 63.1°F is anticipated to be matched by the day’s maximum temperature.
Sunrise was at 7:17 am and sunset will be at 6:05 pm; the daylight will last for 10h and 48min.

Hourly overview

Hourly temperatures

Warmest hour: 4 pm 61°C.
Coldest hour: 12 am 43°C.

Chance of precipitation

Highest chance: 11 pm - 12 am 1%.

Hourly weather forecast

  • 3 pm
  • 59°F
  • Feels like:
    59°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 4mphNE 43°
  • Humidity: 26%
  • Pressure: 30.36"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 2
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  • 4 pm
  • 61°F
  • Feels like:
    61°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 4mphNE 35°
  • Humidity: 27%
  • Pressure: 30.36"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 1
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  • 5 pm
  • 59°F
  • Feels like:
    59°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 3mphNE 36°
  • Humidity: 29%
  • Pressure: 30.36"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 6 pm
  • 57°F
  • Feels like:
    57°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 2mphNNE 30°
  • Humidity: 35%
  • Pressure: 30.39"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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Sunset: 6:05 pm
  • 7 pm
  • 54°F
  • Feels like:
    54°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 2mphNNE 22°
  • Humidity: 42%
  • Pressure: 30.39"Hg
  • Visibility: 9mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 8 pm
  • 50°F
  • Feels like:
    50°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 1mphNNE 12°
  • Humidity: 49%
  • Pressure: 30.42"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 9 pm
  • 48°F
  • Feels like:
    48°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 1mphNNE 22°
  • Humidity: 55%
  • Pressure: 30.42"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 10 pm
  • 45°F
  • Feels like:
    45°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 1mphNNE 20°
  • Humidity: 60%
  • Pressure: 30.45"Hg
  • Visibility: 9mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 11 pm
  • 45°F
  • Feels like:
    45°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 1mphNNE 15°
  • Humidity: 63%
  • Pressure: 30.45"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 12 am
  • 43°F
  • Feels like:
    43°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 1mphN 11°
  • Humidity: 65%
  • Pressure: 30.45"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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For the rest of the day, a combination of bright and overcast weather is expected.
The temperature will vary between a maximum of 60.8°F and a minimum of 44.6°F. The warmest part of the day is expected around 4 pm.
The maximum temperature will be comparable to the average high of 63.1°F in October. Forecast models suggest a low more in line with November's typical minimum of 38.1°F than October's usual 49.1°F.
Updated: Oct 23, 2026 @ 18:36:18 UTC
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Frequently asked questions

Currently (1:36 pm EST) it is 59°F in Scotch Plains.

On Friday, skies will stay clear and sunny.

Today, the maximum temperature will be 60.8°F, while the minimum temperature will be 35.6°F.
The maximum temperature will be in line with the average highest temperature of 63.1°F in October. The lowest temperature will be uncommonly lower than the average low of 49.1°F.

On Friday, in Scotch Plains, sunrise was at 7:17 am and sunset will be at 6:05 pm (EDT).

Today, the daylight will last for 10h and 48min.