Frankford, New Jersey Weather
Frankford, 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, soil and crop conditions for Frankford, Sussex County.
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About Frankford, New Jersey
Frankford rests in a rolling landscape where the land begins to shed its flatter coastal plains for the more varied topography of northern Sussex County. It lies 20.4 miles west of West Milford, NJ (from West Milford, NJ: bearing 273°T), and is situated 6.1 miles north of Newton. Here, the air often carries the scent of damp earth and pine needles, a clean, cool fragrance that speaks of woodlands and small streams. The terrain is a gentle push and pull of low hills, punctuated by patches of dense forest that soften the horizon, and open fields where agricultural life still holds a gentle sway. Sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, spills across these fields in broad, golden swathes, illuminating the dust motes dancing in the quiet air and lending a painterly quality to the scene. The character of Frankford is one of quiet resilience, a place where the natural world still dictates much of the day's rhythm. The history of Frankford is subtly etched into its very bones, a story of farming and modest industry that has shaped its enduring character. This area, once crisscrossed by logging trails and dotted with small homesteads, developed around the practical needs of its inhabitants, focusing on agriculture and local trade. While grand historical monuments are scarce, the legacy of early settlers is palpable in the sturdy, unpretentious architecture and the enduring agricultural patterns that still define the local economy. The small businesses that dot the main thoroughfares, often family-run for generations, are more than just places of commerce; they are vital threads in the community's fabric, offering a glimpse into the enduring spirit of Frankford.
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| Location | Frankford, Sussex County, New Jersey |
| Coordinates | 41.1468°N, 74.7593°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 07826 |
| Area Code | 732, 848 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Frankford, New Jersey Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Frankford, 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 Frankford includes coordinates 41.146800°N, 74.759300°W, situated in Sussex County. ZIP code 07826. Telephone area code: 732, 848. 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.
