Garfield, New Jersey Weather
Garfield, 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 Garfield, Bergen County.
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About Garfield, New Jersey
Garfield, a borough in Bergen County, unfolds with a landscape shaped by the gentle slopes that lead towards the Passaic River. It lies 1.6 miles west of Lodi, NJ (from Lodi, NJ: bearing 268°T), and is situated 9.9 miles north-east of Essex. Here, the terrain is a study in subtle elevation changes, not dramatic peaks, but enough to give a sense of groundedness, of land that has settled into itself over time. The air, especially on a humid summer evening, carries a faint, earthy scent, a mix of mown grass and the distant hum of traffic, a constant reminder of Garfield's connection to the wider world. Mature trees line many of the streets, their leaves forming a dappled canopy that filters the sunlight, creating an intimate, shaded atmosphere in the residential neighborhoods. The residential character of Garfield is one of enduring practicality, where well-kept homes stand as quiet witnesses to decades of family life, their porches and gardens reflecting a lived-in history. The history of Garfield is intertwined with the industrial pulse of its past, a legacy of textile mills that once defined its skyline and its economy. These mills, now largely repurposed or gone, left an indelible mark on the borough’s identity, a testament to a time when Garfield was a hub of manufacturing. The Passaic River, a constant presence, was once a vital artery for this industry, its waters powering the machinery and carrying goods. Today, Garfield’s economy is more diversified, a blend of small businesses, retail, and residential services that cater to its active population. The borough maintains a strong sense of community, a place where neighbors still recognize each other and local traditions, however small, persist. This enduring character, a quiet resilience born from its industrial roots, is what truly defines Garfield.
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| Location | Garfield, Bergen County, New Jersey |
| Coordinates | 40.881488°N, 74.113198°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 07026 |
| Area Code | 201, 551 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Garfield, New Jersey Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Garfield, 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 Garfield includes coordinates 40.881488°N, 74.113198°W, situated in Bergen County. ZIP code 07026. 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.
