Carlstadt, 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 Carlstadt, Bergen County.
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Carlstadt rests in a landscape shaped by the slow, persistent work of water and human endeavor. It lies 2.3 miles east-south-east of Passaic, NJ (from Passaic, NJ: bearing 120°T), and is situated 9.8 miles north-north-west of New York. The terrain here is generally flat, a low-lying expanse that feels perpetually close to the Hackensack River and the marshes that once defined its edges. The air, especially after a rain, carries a damp, earthy scent, a reminder of the wetlands that still hold their ground in pockets. The sky over Carlstadt can be vast and indifferent, particularly on a clear afternoon when the sun casts long, sharp shadows from the industrial buildings and modest homes, giving the commonplace a temporary, almost geometric beauty. The streets are laid out in a sensible grid, a practical geometry that speaks of foresight and order, where the predictable hum of traffic is a constant, low-frequency song. The history of Carlstadt is a story of pragmatic settlement and industrial growth, a place where commerce has always been a driving force. Originally farmland, the land was transformed by industries drawn to its proximity to waterways and transportation routes, a legacy evident in the enduring presence of manufacturing facilities that still punctuate the skyline. This has fostered a local economy built on hard work and tangible production, a character reflected in the straightforward nature of its residents. While Carlstadt might not boast grand historical monuments, its distinctiveness lies in this unpretentious dedication to industry and the steady, quiet rhythm of daily life that unfolds across its well-trodden streets.
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| Location | Carlstadt, Bergen County, New Jersey |
| Coordinates | 40.840378°N, 74.090697°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 07072 |
| Area Code | 201, 551 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Carlstadt, 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 Carlstadt includes coordinates 40.840378°N, 74.090697°W, situated in Bergen County. ZIP code 07072. Telephone area code: 201, 551. 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.