Newton, 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 Newton, Sussex County.
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Newton rests within a landscape of rolling hills, their slopes softened by a quilt of mature trees and open fields, a gentle undulation that suggests a long, unhurried settling of the land. It lies 14.3 miles north of Mount Olive, NJ (from Mount Olive, NJ: bearing 356°T), and is situated 6.2 miles west-north-west of Sparta. The air here, especially as the sun begins its slow descent, carries a cool, crisp promise, a mingling of pine and damp earth that speaks of the nearby woodlands and the fertile soil. The architecture of Newton, a blend of sturdy Victorian and simpler colonial forms, stands as a quiet testament to the generations who have shaped its character, their presence felt in the weathered clapboard and the stoic stone foundations. The rhythm of everyday life unfolds with a deliberate, yet not stagnant, pace, marked by the occasional rumble of a passing truck and the murmur of conversation drifting from open doorways. The roots of Newton delve deep into the agricultural heritage of Sussex County, its economy long tied to the productivity of the surrounding farmland, where dairy cows still graze on verdant pastures under a wide, indifferent sky. Historically, this region was a vital artery for commerce, its development spurred by the need to transport goods and resources. Today, while agriculture remains a significant thread, Newton has also cultivated a more diverse economic character, attracting small businesses and professional services that contribute to its unique local flavor. The absence of grand monuments or bustling tourist traps allows for a more intimate appreciation of Newton, where the true attractions lie in the subtle beauty of its natural setting and the enduring spirit of its inhabitants, a quiet strength honed by the cycles of seasons and the enduring legacy of its past.
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| Location | Newton, Sussex County, New Jersey |
| Coordinates | 41.058153°N, 74.752665°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 07860 |
| Area Code | 732, 848 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Newton, 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 Newton includes coordinates 41.058153°N, 74.752665°W, situated in Sussex County. ZIP code 07860. 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.