Metuchen, New Jersey Weather
Metuchen, New Jersey — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast for Metuchen, Middlesex County.
Tides, marine forecast and fishing conditions near Metuchen. Tide source:
Full aviation weather for Metuchen is published on the Linden Airport (KLDJ) page, 13 km away. It carries the current METAR decoded into plain language — surface wind, visibility, cloud layers and ceiling, temperature and dewpoint, and altimeter setting — alongside the raw observation as transmitted. 6 airfields within reach of Metuchen have their own pages, listed below.
The Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is shown across its full validity period, with each change group broken out so you can see when conditions are expected to shift. Flight category is derived automatically — VFR, MVFR, IFR or LIFR — from reported ceiling and visibility, with runway details and field elevation alongside. Observations update roughly hourly and forecasts several times a day.
Other airports near Metuchen: Newark Liberty International Airport (KEWR) 23 km · Old Bridge Airport (K3N6) 24 km · Somerset Airport (KSMQ) 28 km · Morristown Municipal Airport (KMMU) 29 km · Essex County Airport (KCDW) 38 km
Conditions reported at KLDJ describe the airfield itself. Weather 13 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Metuchen specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Metuchen, New Jersey
Metuchen, a borough in Middlesex County, hums with a quiet, enduring energy, a place where the land itself seems to hold a gentle, rolling character. It lies 3.1 miles east-north-east of Edison, NJ (from Edison, NJ: bearing 57°T), and is situated 8.9 miles south-south-west of Union County. Its terrain, a subtle tapestry of low hills and shallow ravines, is crisscrossed by small, meandering creeks that whisper secrets to the roots of mature oak and maple trees. In the late afternoon, as the sun begins its descent, the light casts long, painterly shadows across manicured lawns and the sturdy brick facades of homes, imbuing the air with a soft, golden luminescence that feels both familiar and profoundly peaceful. The scent of freshly cut grass mingles with the faint, sweet perfume of blooming honeysuckle, creating an olfactory embrace that speaks of contented days and the simple beauty of the everyday. The history of Metuchen is deeply entwined with the very veins of transportation that have shaped the region. Once a vital stop along early railway lines, this borough has long understood the pulse of movement and connection. Its economy, once driven by agricultural pursuits and later by the conveniences of rail, has evolved into a vibrant mix of small businesses and commuter-friendly hubs, serving as a testament to its adaptability. The presence of historic buildings, their architecture whispering tales of bygone eras, stands alongside modern conveniences, a visual dialogue between past and present. Metuchen’s distinct character is further defined by its strong sense of community, a palpable feeling of shared experience that resonates in the friendly greetings exchanged on sidewalks and the lively buzz of its downtown shops, a testament to a place that cherishes its roots while looking toward the horizon.
Live animated radar for Metuchen and surroundings — RainViewer.
NOAA GOES-16 GEOCOLOR — live animated loop updated every 10 minutes. Shows cloud cover, storm systems and weather patterns across the continental US.
Source: NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East · Public domain · Auto-updates on page reload
| Location | Metuchen, Middlesex County, New Jersey |
| Coordinates | 40.54316°N, 74.363205°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 08840 |
| Area Code | 908 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Metuchen, New Jersey Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Metuchen, New Jersey, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Aviation weather — live METAR observations and TAF forecasts — is published separately on the pages for the nearest reporting airports, linked from the aviation section above. 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 Metuchen includes coordinates 40.543160°N, 74.363205°W, situated in Middlesex County. ZIP code 08840. 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. 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.
