Lake Telemark, 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 Lake Telemark, Morris County.
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Lake Telemark rests in a quiet fold of Morris County, a jewel of water reflecting the deep green of surrounding woods. It lies 8.2 miles north-east of Randolph, NJ (from Randolph, NJ: bearing 36°T), and is situated 3.9 miles north-north-east of Rockaway. The terrain here is a gentle rise and fall, a landscape shaped by ancient glaciers, now softened by the slow work of seasons. Pines and oaks stand sentry along the shoreline, their branches often heavy with the damp air that settles over the water, especially in the early morning or late afternoon. The lake itself, a placid expanse, is fringed by reeds that rustle with a dry whisper when the breeze stirs, and the occasional splash of a jumping fish breaks the surface, sending ripples outward like fleeting thoughts. The air carries the clean scent of damp earth and pine needles, a constant reminder of the wildness that still holds sway in this part of New Jersey. The history of Lake Telemark is tied to the broader narrative of suburban expansion and a longing for a connection to nature. Originally a more natural body of water, it was developed, in part, to provide a place for recreation and respite from the busier urban centers to the east. The local economy, while not defined by a single industry, has always benefited from its proximity to larger commercial hubs, offering a quieter, more residential character. Small businesses dot the nearby roads, catering to the needs of the residents and the seasonal visitors who come to enjoy the lake’s amenities. There’s a sense of community here, a quiet understanding among those who choose to make Lake Telemark their home, valuing the accessible natural beauty and the peaceful rhythm of life.
Live animated radar for Lake Telemark and surroundings — RainViewer.
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| Location | Lake Telemark, Morris County, New Jersey |
| Coordinates | 40.956765°N, 74.497934°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 07866 |
| Area Code | 732, 848 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Lake Telemark, 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 Lake Telemark includes coordinates 40.956765°N, 74.497934°W, situated in Morris County. ZIP code 07866. 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.