Rutherford, New Jersey Weather
Rutherford, 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 Rutherford, Bergen County.
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About Rutherford, New Jersey
Rutherford unfolds across a gentle rise, a landscape shaped by the slow work of rivers and the determined sweep of glacial ice. It lies 2.4 miles south-south-east of Passaic, NJ (from Passaic, NJ: bearing 152°T), and is situated 9.4 miles north-west of New York. The terrain here is not dramatic, but rather possesses a quiet grace, an agreeable undulation that lends itself to the neat rows of houses and the mature trees that line its streets. In the soft light of late afternoon, the air often carries the faint, earthy scent of damp soil, a reminder of the Passaic River that flanks its eastern edge, a silver ribbon reflecting the changing sky. The character of Rutherford is one of settled contentment, a place where the daily ebb and flow of life feels both predictable and comforting, like the steady hum of cicadas on a summer evening. Historically, Rutherford has been a place of transit and settlement, its development intertwined with the burgeoning industries of the region. Early on, the fertile ground offered promise to farmers, but as railroads sliced through the landscape, the town evolved into a desirable residential haven for those commuting to the larger metropolises. The local economy, while not defined by a single dominant industry, thrives on a blend of small businesses and a stable residential tax base, a testament to the enduring appeal of its accessible location and well-maintained neighborhoods. The presence of Fairleigh Dickinson University’s Florham Park campus nearby contributes a youthful energy and intellectual current, while the historic Union Avenue offers glimpses of Victorian architecture, whispering tales of a bygone era. Rutherford carries its past not as a burden, but as a foundation, a quiet strength beneath the surface of its everyday existence.
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| Location | Rutherford, Bergen County, New Jersey |
| Coordinates | 40.826489°N, 74.106809°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 07070 |
| Area Code | 201, 551 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Rutherford, New Jersey Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Rutherford, 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 Rutherford includes coordinates 40.826489°N, 74.106809°W, situated in Bergen County. ZIP code 07070. 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.
