Mountain Lakes, New Jersey Weather
Mountain Lakes, 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 Mountain Lakes, Morris County.
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About Mountain Lakes, New Jersey
Mountain Lakes unfolds across a landscape sculpted by glacial artistry, a place where the very ground seems to breathe with the memory of ice. It lies 8.4 miles west-south-west of Wayne, NJ (from Wayne, NJ: bearing 256°T), and is situated 9.2 miles north-west of Livingston. Rolling hills, cloaked in a verdant tapestry of deciduous forest, descend into a series of interconnected lakes, their surfaces mirroring the ever-shifting moods of the sky. These waterways, the town's namesake and its heart, are not mere ponds but bodies of water that lend a cool, reflective quality to the air, especially in the hushed moments of dusk when the light softens and the trees cast long, painterly shadows. The terrain is a gentle undulation, interspersed with rocky outcrops and stretches of fertile soil, creating a varied and pleasing topography that invites exploration. The history of Mountain Lakes is deeply entwined with the vision of its founders, who sought to create an idyllic residential haven, a departure from the burgeoning industrial centers of the region. This ambition, born in the early 20th century, shaped the community's character, fostering a sense of exclusivity and a commitment to preserving the natural beauty that defines it. The local economy, while not driven by heavy industry, thrives on the quiet prosperity of its residents, many of whom commute to professional careers, contributing to a stable and well-maintained infrastructure. The distinctive architectural styles, often reflecting a blend of colonial revival and craftsman influences, stand as a visual testament to this carefully cultivated heritage. The distinct murmur of boat oars and the distant laughter of children playing by the water are sounds that echo through the seasons, a gentle cadence of life in Mountain Lakes.
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| Location | Mountain Lakes, Morris County, New Jersey |
| Coordinates | 40.894821°N, 74.432931°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 07046 |
| Area Code | 201, 551 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Mountain Lakes, New Jersey Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Mountain Lakes, 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 Mountain Lakes includes coordinates 40.894821°N, 74.432931°W, situated in Morris County. ZIP code 07046. Telephone area code: 201, 551. 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.
