Weather forecast for todayScotch Plains, NJ

Weather forecast for today

Current condition 9:56 am EDT

  • 54°F
  • Feels like:
    50°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 11mphNE 50°
  • Humidity: 48%
  • Dewpoint: 34°F
  • Pressure: 30.35"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 2
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Currently, the weather is bright and sunny.
The temperature is a fresh 53.6°F, with the feels-like temperature being assessed at a cool 50°F. The current temperature is a few degrees off the maximum of 62.6°F for the day.

Friday Oct 23, 2026

  • 63°F
  • 37°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 11mphNE 45°
  • Humidity: 34%
  • UV index: 4
  • Sunrise: 7:17 am EDT
  • Sunset: 6:05 pm EDT
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Today, on Friday, October 23, sunny skies are in store, with excellent visibility.
The maximum temperature will be a breezy 62.6°F, while the minimum temperature will be a cold 37.4°F.
October's typical peak of 63.1°F is expected to be mirrored in the day’s high.
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 period: 2 pm - 4 pm 61°C.
Coldest hour: 12 am 43°C.

Chance of precipitation

Highest chance: 12 am 1%.

Hourly weather forecast

  • 10 am
  • 54°F
  • Feels like:
    50°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 11mphNE 46°
  • Humidity: 48%
  • Pressure: 30.33"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 2
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  • 11 am
  • 55°F
  • Feels like:
    54°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 11mphNE 50°
  • Humidity: 40%
  • Pressure: 30.36"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 3
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  • 12 pm
  • 57°F
  • Feels like:
    55°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 9mphNE 53°
  • Humidity: 35%
  • Pressure: 30.36"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 4
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  • 1 pm
  • 59°F
  • Feels like:
    57°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 7mphNE 50°
  • Humidity: 32%
  • Pressure: 30.36"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 4
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  • 2 pm
  • 61°F
  • Feels like:
    59°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 6mphNE 48°
  • Humidity: 30%
  • Pressure: 30.33"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 3
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  • 3 pm
  • 61°F
  • Feels like:
    61°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 6mphNE 45°
  • Humidity: 27%
  • Pressure: 30.33"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: 5mphNE 40°
  • Humidity: 26%
  • Pressure: 30.33"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 1
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  • 5 pm
  • 61°F
  • Feels like:
    61°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 4mphNE 42°
  • 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: 3mphNE 36°
  • Humidity: 35%
  • Pressure: 30.36"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 24°
  • Humidity: 43%
  • Pressure: 30.39"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 8 pm
  • 50°F
  • Feels like:
    50°F
Mostly Clear
Mostly Clear
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 1mphNNE 13°
  • Humidity: 50%
  • 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 25°
  • Humidity: 55%
  • Pressure: 30.42"Hg
  • Visibility: 9mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 10 pm
  • 46°F
  • Feels like:
    46°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 1mphNNE 22°
  • Humidity: 57%
  • 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: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 1mphNNE 17°
  • Humidity: 59%
  • Pressure: 30.45"Hg
  • Visibility: 9mi
  • UV index: 0
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Today, in Scotch Plains, primarily sun-filled and occasionally cloudy weather is anticipated.
The temperature will vary between the lowest temperature of 44.6°F and the highest temperature of 60.8°F. The warmest part of the day will be from 2 pm to 5 pm.
The highest temperature will be in line with October's average maximum of 63.1°F. The minimum temperature will be more alike with November's average low of 38.1°F than October's typical 49.1°F.
Updated: Oct 23, 2026 @ 13:56:20 UTC
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Frequently asked questions

The current temperature (8:56 am EST) is 53.6°F.

On Friday, in Scotch Plains, skies are expected to be clear and full of sunshine.

Today, the maximum temperature will be 62.6°F, while the minimum temperature will be 37.4°F.
The maximum temperature will be in line with the average highest temperature of 63.1°F in October. The lowest temperature will be notably 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).

In Scotch Plains, the length of the day today will be 10h and 48min.