What is today's weather forecast for South Plainfield, NJ?

Today's forecast for South Plainfield shows a high of 60 degrees and a low of 38 degrees Fahrenheit. Sunny with a high near 60 F.

What is the 7-day weather forecast for South Plainfield, NJ?

The 7-day forecast for South Plainfield shows highs from 44 to 65 degrees and lows from 31 to 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 7 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in South Plainfield, NJ this week?

Yes, rain is possible in South Plainfield this week. Precipitation chances: Wednesday (20% chance), Saturday (80% chance), Sunday (40% chance), Monday (40% chance), Tuesday (40% chance), Wednesday (20% chance), Thursday (20% chance).

How accurate is the South Plainfield weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate South Plainfield forecasts using National Weather Service data and current conditions from the nearest available weather stations, often miles closer than regional airports, for the most precise local forecasts.

South Plainfield, NJ Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station Switch to Metric Units

47°F
Feels Like 47°F

Humidity 68% Dew Point 37°F Wind Calm Barometer 29.85 in.758.2 mm

Report from a personal weather station 0.5 miles S of central South Plainfield
at 5:10 AM Tue, Nov 4, 2025

Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station Switch to Metric Units

47°F
Feels Like 47°F

Humidity 68% Dew Point 37°F Wind Calm Barometer 29.85 in.758.2 mm

Report from a personal weather station 0.5 miles S of central South Plainfield
at 5:10 AM Tue, Nov 4, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

TueNov 4

WedNov 5

ThuNov 6

FriNov 7

SatNov 8

80%

SunNov 9

MonNov 10

40%

7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

Cooling trend continues with high temperatures dropping from 60°F to 47°F. Unsettled weather expected with rain likely on at least 4 days.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 4 F above the historical average for November. Normal highs for this period are around 54 F with lows around 35 F.

This Date in Weather History

1927 - A great Vermont flood occurred. Tropical rains deluged the Green Mountain area of Vermont causing the worst flood in the history of the state. Torrential rains, up to 15 inches in the higher elevations, sent streams on a rampage devastating the Winooski Valley. Flooding claimed 200 lives and caused 40 million dollars damage. The town of Vernon reported 84 deaths. Flooding left up to eight to ten feet of water in downtown Montpelier VT.

South Plainfield, NJ 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Tuesday Nov 4

Day: Sunny with a high near 60 F. Winds from the W at 10 mph

Night: Mostly Clear with a low near 38 F. Winds from the W at 6 mph

Wednesday Nov 5

Day: Partly Cloudy with a high near 65 F. Winds from the SW at 3 mph

Night: Partly Cloudy with Showers with a low near 43 F. Winds from the SW at 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%

Thursday Nov 6

Day: Mostly Sunny with a high near 55 F. Winds from the WNW at 11 mph

Night: Partly Cloudy with a low near 33 F. Winds from the NW at 3 mph

Friday Nov 7

Day: Mostly Cloudy with a high near 60 F. Winds from the S at 2 mph

Night: Mostly Cloudy with Light Showers with a low near 50 F. Winds from the S at 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 10%

Saturday Nov 8

Day: Partly Cloudy with Showers with a high near 61 F. Winds from the W at 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%

Night: Partly Cloudy with Showers with a low near 41 F. Winds from the WNW at 4 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%

Sunday Nov 9

Day: Mostly Cloudy with Scattered Showers with a high near 59 F. Winds from the SE at 4 mph. Chance of precipitation is 10%

Night: Partly Cloudy with Scattered Showers with a low near 42 F. Winds from the SW at 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%

Monday Nov 10

Day: Partly Cloudy with Scattered Showers with a high near 47 F. Winds from the NW at 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%

Night: Partly Cloudy with Scattered Showers with a low near 31 F. Winds from the WNW at 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%

Tuesday Nov 11

Day: Partly Cloudy with Scattered Showers with a high near 44 F. Winds from the WNW at 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%

Night: Partly Cloudy with a low near 34 F. Winds from the W at 6 mph

Wednesday Nov 12

Day: Partly Cloudy with Showers with a high near 47 F. Winds from the WSW at 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%

Night: Partly Cloudy with Showers with a low near 37 F. Winds from the WSW at 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%

Thursday Nov 13

Day: Partly Cloudy with Showers with a high near 50 F. Winds from the W at 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%

Night: Partly Cloudy with Showers with a low near 36 F. Winds from the WNW at 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 10%

Sun & Moon Monthly

First Light 6:04 AM

Sunrise 6:32 AM

Sunset 4:52 PM

Last Light 5:20 PM

Moonrise 4:02 PM

Moonset 5:20 AM

Moon Phase

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Mon's Low Temperature
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Weather Folklore

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About South Plainfield, NJ

South Plainfield is a borough in northern Middlesex County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. The borough is situated on the border with Union County in the Raritan Valley region, within the New York metropolitan area. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 24,338, its highest decennial count ever and an increase of 953 (+4.1%) from the 23,385 recorded at the 2010 census, which in turn reflected an increase of 1,575 (+7.2%) from the 21,810 counted in the 2000 census. South Plainfield was incorporated by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 12, 1926, from portions of Piscataway, based on the results of a referendum passed on April 6, 1926. The borough's name derives from Plainfield, which derived its name from a local estate or from its scenic location.

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