Lyons, New Jersey Weather
Lyons, 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 Lyons, Somerset County.
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About Lyons, New Jersey
Lyons unfolds across a landscape of gentle, rolling hills, a subtle shift in elevation that hints at the ancient glacial forces that shaped this corner of Somerset County. It lies 1.8 miles north-east of Bernards, NJ (from Bernards, NJ: bearing 55°T), and is situated 8.1 miles west-north-west of Plainfield. The land here is a mosaic of well-tended residential neighborhoods, their manicured lawns catching the afternoon sun, interspersed with pockets of mature woodland where oak and maple trees create a dappled canopy. A quiet creek, a silvery thread, meanders through the terrain, its banks often softened by reeds and the occasional cluster of wildflowers, lending a pastoral grace to the suburban sprawl. The air, particularly in the early morning, carries a clean, crisp scent, a blend of damp earth and the distant promise of blooming honeysuckle, a testament to the verdant character of Lyons. The history of Lyons is deeply intertwined with the agricultural heritage of the region, a legacy that still whispers from the remaining farm fields and the sturdy, timeless architecture of its older structures. While its origins lie in the agrarian pursuits of the 18th and 19th centuries, the area has gracefully transitioned, becoming a desirable residential hub that draws upon the economic vitality of nearby urban centers. The local character is one of quiet prosperity, a place where the pace of life allows for neighborly waves and unhurried strolls, a stark contrast to the frenetic energy of the metropolises it serves. Distinctive to Lyons is its commitment to preserving green spaces, evident in the numerous parks and nature preserves that offer residents a direct connection to the natural beauty of their surroundings, allowing the land to tell its enduring story.
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| Location | Lyons, Somerset County, New Jersey |
| Coordinates | 40.685379°N, 74.547101°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 07920, 07939 |
| Area Code | 908 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Lyons, New Jersey Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Lyons, 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 Lyons includes coordinates 40.685379°N, 74.547101°W, situated in Somerset County. ZIP code 07920, 07939. Telephone area code: 908. 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.
