Watchung, New Jersey Weather
Watchung, 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, soil and crop conditions for Watchung, Somerset County.
Tides, marine forecast and fishing conditions near Watchung. Tide source:
Full aviation weather for Watchung is published on the Linden Airport (KLDJ) page, 18 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 Watchung 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 Watchung: Morristown Municipal Airport (KMMU) 18 km · Somerset Airport (KSMQ) 18 km · Newark Liberty International Airport (KEWR) 24 km · Essex County Airport (KCDW) 30 km · Old Bridge Airport (K3N6) 35 km
Conditions reported at KLDJ describe the airfield itself. Weather 18 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Watchung specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
Soil conditions, frost risk and crop weather for Watchung.
About Watchung, New Jersey
Watchung rises from the rolling terrain of Somerset County, a landscape shaped by ancient geological forces that left behind fertile soil and a pleasing undulation to the land. It lies 2.3 miles west of Plainfield, NJ (from Plainfield, NJ: bearing 277°T), and is situated 8.7 miles west of Union County. Here, the air often carries the scent of damp earth and pine needles, especially after a rain, a subtle perfume that clings to the mature trees lining the residential streets and the edges of its remaining woodlands. The character of Watchung is one of quiet dignity, a place where well-kept homes are often framed by generous green lawns and mature trees, suggesting a community that values both its natural setting and its established presence. The terrain itself, with its gradual slopes and occasional steeper descents, lends a certain visual interest, guiding the eye and the footfall across its varied topography. The history of Watchung is intertwined with the agricultural heritage of the region, a past that still whispers in the names of some of its older roads and the occasional remnant of a farmstead. Though the economic focus has shifted from farming to a more suburban, service-oriented model, a connection to the land persists, evident in the community's commitment to preserving open spaces and its numerous parks. The Watchung Reservation, a sprawling expanse of woodlands and trails, serves as a vital ecological and recreational heart, offering a glimpse into the natural beauty that has drawn people to this area for generations. This dedication to natural preservation, coupled with a strong residential character, defines the unique rhythm of life in Watchung, a place that balances modern living with a deep appreciation for its historical and environmental roots.
Live animated radar for Watchung 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 | Watchung, Somerset County, New Jersey |
| Coordinates | 40.63788°N, 74.450986°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 07069 |
| Area Code | 201, 551 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Watchung, New Jersey Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Watchung, 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 Watchung includes coordinates 40.637880°N, 74.450986°W, situated in Somerset County. ZIP code 07069. 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. 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.
