River Edge, New Jersey Weather
River Edge, 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 River Edge, Bergen County.
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About River Edge, New Jersey
River Edge unfolds along the gentle curves of the Hackensack River, its landscape a tapestry of mature trees and well-tended lawns. It lies 2.2 miles east-south-east of Paramus, NJ (from Paramus, NJ: bearing 121°T), and is situated 7.4 miles west of Yonkers. The terrain, a low-lying plain with subtle undulations, slopes towards the water, where the river’s broad, placid surface mirrors the sky. In the humid embrace of summer, the air grows thick with the scent of mown grass and the distant hum of lawnmowers, a quiet symphony of suburban life. Sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, casts long, golden shadows that stretch across the streets, lending a soft, almost painterly quality to the scene. The character of River Edge is one of quiet domesticity, a place where the rhythm of daily life is measured by the changing seasons and the predictable flow of the river. The history of River Edge is deeply entwined with the agricultural heritage of the region, its fertile ground once supporting numerous farms. Later, it became a hub for industries that harnessed the power of the river, though those days are largely past, leaving behind a legacy of sturdy brick buildings and a strong sense of community. Today, its economy is primarily residential and commercial, with local businesses serving the needs of its inhabitants. A notable landmark, the historic Old Stone House, stands as a sentinel to earlier times, offering a tangible connection to the generations who shaped River Edge. The town’s proximity to larger urban centers has influenced its development, yet it retains a distinct identity, a quiet corner where the river’s presence is a constant, gentle reminder of nature’s enduring influence.
Live animated radar for River Edge and surroundings — RainViewer.
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| Location | River Edge, Bergen County, New Jersey |
| Coordinates | 40.92871°N, 74.039862°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 07661 |
| Area Code | 201, 551 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This River Edge, New Jersey Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for River Edge, 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 River Edge includes coordinates 40.928710°N, 74.039862°W, situated in Bergen County. ZIP code 07661. 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.
