William Paterson University of New Jersey, New Jersey Weather
William Paterson University of New Jersey, 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 William Paterson University of New Jersey, Passaic County.
Tides, marine forecast and fishing conditions near William Paterson University of New Jersey. Tide source:
Full aviation weather for William Paterson University of New Jersey is published on the Essex County Airport (KCDW) page, 11 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 William Paterson University of New Jersey 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 William Paterson University of New Jersey: Teterboro Airport (KTEB) 16 km · Morristown Municipal Airport (KMMU) 25 km · Newark Liberty International Airport (KEWR) 29 km · Linden Airport (KLDJ) 37 km · Somerset Airport (KSMQ) 53 km
Conditions reported at KCDW describe the airfield itself. Weather 11 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at William Paterson University of New Jersey specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About William Paterson University of New Jersey, New Jersey
William Paterson University of New Jersey rises from the rolling terrain of Passaic County, a verdant spread where the landscape begins to gather itself into the more pronounced hills of Northern New Jersey. It lies 2.6 miles north-north-west of Paterson, NJ (from Paterson, NJ: bearing 327°T), and is situated 6.4 miles north-north-west of Clifton. The campus itself, a collection of modern and older structures, sits comfortably within a region that balances suburban sprawl with pockets of preserved natural beauty. Oak and maple trees, their branches reaching with an almost conversational grace, line the pathways and frame the academic buildings, their leaves turning to burnished gold and fiery crimson in the autumn months, a spectacle that washes the grounds in a warm, fleeting light. The air here, especially on a crisp spring morning, carries the faint, clean scent of damp earth and burgeoning foliage, a subtle perfume that speaks of the fertile land beneath. The university draws its name from a significant figure in New Jersey's history, a governor and financier whose influence once shaped the economic currents of the state. For generations, this area has been a place of transition, moving from its agricultural roots to becoming part of the industrial hum of Northern New Jersey, a legacy still visible in the nearby towns and their sturdy, brick-built structures. William Paterson University of New Jersey now stands as a beacon of education, its programs fostering a vibrant intellectual life that ripples outward, contributing to the area's evolving character. The local economy, while diversified, still retains echoes of its industrial past, with businesses that cater to a commuter population and a growing service sector, all contributing to the steady, unhurried rhythm of life in this corner of the Garden State.
Live animated radar for William Paterson University of New Jersey and surroundings — RainViewer.
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| Location | William Paterson University of New Jersey, Passaic County, New Jersey |
| Coordinates | 40.9478°N, 74.1989°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 07470 |
| Area Code | 973, 862 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This William Paterson University of New Jersey, New Jersey Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for William Paterson University of New Jersey, 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 William Paterson University of New Jersey includes coordinates 40.947800°N, 74.198900°W, situated in Passaic County. ZIP code 07470. Telephone area code: 973, 862. 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.
