Kean University, New Jersey Weather
Kean University, 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 Kean University, Union County.
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About Kean University, New Jersey
Kean University rises from a gently rolling landscape, its grounds a verdant expanse where the changing seasons paint a subtle, shifting palette. It lies 1.5 miles north-west of Elizabeth, NJ (from Elizabeth, NJ: bearing 314°T), and is situated 9.3 miles west-south-west of Bergen. Mature trees, their branches reaching like thoughtful gestures, cast dappled shadows across manicured lawns and winding pathways, creating pockets of quiet contemplation amidst the hum of academic life. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a certain crispness, a testament to the temperate climate, and the distant murmur of traffic from the surrounding suburban arteries is a constant, soft counterpoint to the rustle of leaves and the murmur of student conversations. The architecture itself, a blend of classic and contemporary, speaks of an institution that respects its past while boldly embracing the future, its buildings catching the light in a way that can, at times, feel almost luminous. The story of Kean University is interwoven with the broader narrative of Union County, a region that has seen its share of industrial ebb and flow, transitioning from its manufacturing roots to a more service-oriented and knowledge-based economy. The university itself, founded in the late 19th century, has grown alongside its community, becoming a vital engine for education and cultural enrichment. Its proximity to major transportation networks has always been a defining characteristic, facilitating the flow of ideas and people, and the surrounding neighborhoods, with their diverse housing stock and local businesses, reflect a long history of settlement and development. While not directly on the coast, the influence of the Atlantic is felt in the very air, a subtle salinity carried on the prevailing winds, a reminder of the larger geographical context that shapes life in this part of New Jersey.
Live animated radar for Kean University and surroundings — RainViewer.
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| Location | Kean University, Union County, New Jersey |
| Coordinates | 40.6791°N, 74.2314°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 07083 |
| Area Code | 201, 551 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Kean University, New Jersey Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Kean University, 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 Kean University includes coordinates 40.679100°N, 74.231400°W, situated in Union County. ZIP code 07083. 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.
