Mercer, New Jersey Weather
Mercer, 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 Mercer, Mercer County.
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About Mercer, New Jersey
Mercer unfolds across a landscape shaped by the gentle inclination of the land, a subtle rise and fall that hints at the slow sculpting of time. It lies 2.1 miles north of Lawrence Mercer County, NJ (from Lawrence Mercer County, NJ: bearing 2°T), and is situated 5.9 miles north of Trenton. The rich soil, testament to centuries of agricultural life, still yields its bounty, a quiet hum beneath the surface of daily existence. Historically, this region has been a crossroads, its fortunes tied to the fertile ground and the industrious spirit of its people, fostering an economy that has gracefully adapted from agrarian roots to a more diversified present. The air here, especially in the hushed hours of late afternoon, carries a certain sweetness, a blend of distant blossoms and the earthy scent of turned soil, a quality that imbues Mercer with a tranquil, enduring presence. The cultural character of Mercer is one of quiet competence and deep-seated pride, a community that values tradition while embracing the flow of modern life. While no single towering landmark dominates the horizon, the charm of Mercer lies in its collection of well-preserved historic buildings and the welcoming green spaces that offer respite. Educational pursuits are well-represented, with institutions of higher learning contributing to the intellectual vibrancy of the area. The rhythm of life in Mercer is often punctuated by local events that celebrate its heritage and foster a strong sense of togetherness, and while its roster of globally recognized figures may be modest, the contributions of its residents are deeply felt within the fabric of the community.
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| Location | Mercer, Mercer County, New Jersey |
| Coordinates | 40.302853°N, 74.733707°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 08648 |
| Area Code | 609, 640 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Mercer, New Jersey Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Mercer, 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 Mercer includes coordinates 40.302853°N, 74.733707°W, situated in Mercer County. ZIP code 08648. Telephone area code: 609, 640. 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.
