Oakland, New Jersey Weather
Oakland, 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 Oakland, Bergen County.
Tides, marine forecast and fishing conditions near Oakland. Tide source:
Full aviation weather for Oakland is published on the Essex County Airport (KCDW) page, 15 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 Oakland 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 Oakland: Teterboro Airport (KTEB) 25 km · Morristown Municipal Airport (KMMU) 27 km · Sussex Airport (KFWN) 36 km · Newark Liberty International Airport (KEWR) 37 km · LaGuardia Airport (KLGA) 42 km
Conditions reported at KCDW describe the airfield itself. Weather 15 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Oakland specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Oakland, New Jersey
Oakland, New Jersey, unfolds across a landscape shaped by the gentle, rolling hills of northern Bergen County, where the Ramapo River threads its way through the terrain, its waters reflecting the changing hues of the sky. It lies 6.1 miles north of Wayne, NJ (from Wayne, NJ: bearing 6°T), and is situated 8.2 miles north-west of Paterson. Mature trees, their branches heavy with the seasons, cast dappled shadows on quiet streets lined with homes that speak of decades of settled life. The air here, especially in the early morning or late afternoon, carries the clean scent of damp earth and pine needles, a palpable freshness that hints at the proximity of sprawling woodlands and the quiet industry of nature. Even in the heart of Oakland, a sense of spaciousness prevails, a feeling fostered by open fields and the distant, softened silhouettes of the Ramapo Mountains. The history of Oakland is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of its fertile lands, a legacy still visible in the remnants of old farmsteads and the enduring presence of open spaces. For generations, this region was a breadbasket, its economy nurtured by the rich soil and the steady flow of the Ramapo, which once powered mills and facilitated transport. Today, while that agrarian past is a cherished memory, Oakland has evolved into a vibrant suburban community, its economy now a blend of local businesses catering to its residents and commuters who find solace and a sense of place here. The presence of Campgaw Mountain, a popular spot for winter recreation, adds a distinctive layer to Oakland's character, drawing families and outdoor enthusiasts throughout the year, a testament to the enduring appeal of its natural setting.
Live animated radar for Oakland 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 | Oakland, Bergen County, New Jersey |
| Coordinates | 41.013153°N, 74.264314°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 07436, 08098 |
| Area Code | 856, 609 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Oakland, New Jersey Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Oakland, 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 Oakland includes coordinates 41.013153°N, 74.264314°W, situated in Bergen County. ZIP code 07436, 08098. Telephone area code: 856, 609. 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.
