Matawan, New Jersey Weather
Matawan, 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 Matawan, Monmouth County.
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About Matawan, New Jersey
Matawan, a borough in Monmouth County, unfolds with a gentle, rolling terrain, its character shaped by the languid flow of the Matawan Creek and the nearby embrace of the Raritan Bay. It lies 6.1 miles west-north-west of Middletown, NJ (from Middletown, NJ: bearing 284°T), and is situated 7.1 miles east of Old Bridge. The land here is a study in verdant contrasts, where mature oaks and maples canopy residential streets, their leaves rustling a quiet symphony on the breeze, while open spaces offer glimpses of the wider sky. Along the creek's meandering path, a sense of tranquil seclusion prevails, punctuated by the occasional gleam of sunlight on water and the distant calls of waterfowl. The air itself carries a certain freshness, a blend of salt-tinged moisture from the bay and the earthy aroma of damp soil, especially potent after a summer shower. The history of Matawan is deeply entwined with the waterways that define it, serving for centuries as a vital artery for trade and transportation. Once a bustling hub for steamboats, its legacy whispers of a time when commerce flowed with the rhythm of the tides. The local economy, while diversified, still bears the imprint of its maritime past, with a modern economy that supports a vibrant community of shops and small businesses that lend a friendly hum to the daily life of Matawan. The borough's character is one of comfortable familiarity, a place where the pace allows for genuine connection, and the distinctive charm of its well-kept neighborhoods invites a sense of belonging.
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| Location | Matawan, Monmouth County, New Jersey |
| Coordinates | 40.41483°N, 74.229589°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 07747 |
| Area Code | 732, 848 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Matawan, New Jersey Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Matawan, 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 Matawan includes coordinates 40.414830°N, 74.229589°W, situated in Monmouth County. ZIP code 07747. 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.
