Butler, New Jersey Weather
Butler, New Jersey — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast for Butler, Morris County.
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About Butler, New Jersey
Butler rests in a valley where the Ramapo River, a silver thread pulled through emerald hills, dictates the gentle slope of the land. It lies 6.4 miles north-north-west of Wayne, NJ (from Wayne, NJ: bearing 328°T), and is situated 8.9 miles south of West Milford. The air here, especially after a summer rain, carries the clean scent of damp earth and pine needles, a refreshing balm. Familiar, sturdy homes with broad porches line streets that curve with the topography, hinting at a history of careful, organic growth rather than grand design. The surrounding terrain, a mosaic of deciduous forests and occasional rocky outcrops, offers a subtle, persistent beauty, a quiet backdrop to the lives lived within Butler. This corner of Morris County, once shaped by the industry of iron and textiles, now finds its pulse in a more varied economy, a blend of small businesses and commuter connections. The legacy of its manufacturing past is still visible in the sturdy brick buildings that stand sentinel along Main Street, their windows reflecting the changing sky. Local traditions, perhaps born from the close-knit nature of a town that grew around its river and its work, still hold a quiet sway, fostering a sense of shared history and belonging. The Ramapo River, a constant presence, not only frames the landscape but also whispers tales of earlier generations who harnessed its power for their livelihoods, a gentle reminder of the enduring spirit of Butler.
Live animated radar for Butler and surroundings — RainViewer.
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| Location | Butler, Morris County, New Jersey |
| Coordinates | 41.003709°N, 74.341539°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 07405 |
| Area Code | 973, 862 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Butler, New Jersey Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Butler, New Jersey, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Butler includes coordinates 41.003709°N, 74.341539°W, situated in Morris County. ZIP code 07405. Telephone area code: 973, 862. Timezone: Eastern Time (America/New_York).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
