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Rio Grande, NJ 08242 Weather

It is 72°F and clear in Rio Grande, NJ 08242, observed at 2 PM EDT. Today: Sunny, high 72°F, low 41°F. Hourly and 7-day forecast from the National Weather Service. Times are local (EDT).

Rio Grande, NJ 08242 current weather

72°F

Clear

H 72° / L 41°Feels like 71°

Observed at Cape May County Airport (1.9 mi away), 10/30/2026, 2:00 PM EDT

Hourly forecast

NWS, updated 10/30/2026, 1:08 AM PT

  1. Now70°
  2. 3 PM71°
  3. 4 PM69°
  4. 5 PM69°
  5. 6 PM66°
  6. 7 PM61°
  7. 8 PM58°
  8. 9 PM56°
  9. 10 PM53°
  10. 11 PM51°
  11. 12 AM49°Sat
  12. 1 AM47°
  13. 2 AM46°
  14. 3 AM46°
  15. 4 AM44°
  16. 5 AM43°
  17. 6 AM43°
  18. 7 AM42°
  19. 8 AM43°
  20. 9 AM48°
  21. 10 AM52°
  22. 11 AM55°
  23. 12 PM56°
  24. 1 PM57°
  25. 2 PM58°
  26. 3 PM57°
  27. 4 PM58°
  28. 5 PM57°
  29. 6 PM56°
  30. 7 PM53°
  31. 8 PM49°
  32. 9 PM48°
  33. 10 PM47°
  34. 11 PM47°
  35. 12 AM46°Sun
  36. 1 AM45°
  37. 1 AM44°
  38. 2 AM43°
  39. 3 AM42°
  40. 4 AM42°
  41. 5 AM41°
  42. 6 AM40°
  43. 7 AM41°
  44. 8 AM47°
  45. 9 AM52°
  46. 10 AM56°
  47. 11 AM58°
  48. 12 PM59°

7-day forecast

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  • Today10/30Low 41°High 72°

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 72. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 41. North wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Sunny
  • Sat10/31Low 40°High 59°

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 59. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. North wind around 0 mph.

    Sunny
  • Sun11/1Low 47°High 61°

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 61. East wind 0 to 5 mph.

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.

    Partly Sunny
  • Mon11/2Low 50°High 64°

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 64.

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.

    Partly Sunny
  • Tue11/3Low 52°High 66°

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.

    Mostly Sunny
  • Wed11/436% chance of precipitationLow 54°High 68°

    Wednesday: A slight chance of rain showers after 7am. Partly sunny, with a high near 68.

    Wednesday Night: A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Slight Chance Rain Showers
  • Thu11/548% chance of precipitationLow 51°High 68°

    Thursday: A chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.

    Chance Rain Showers

Forecast for 39.018, -74.881 from the NWS PHI office, updated 10/30/2026, 1:08 AM PT · Official forecast on weather.gov

From the National Weather Service; may be delayed. Not for life-safety decisions. In an emergency, call 911.

Next 6 hours

NWS hourly forecast

  1. Now70°Sunny0%15 mph
  2. 3 PM71°Sunny0%15 mph
  3. 4 PM69°Sunny0%15 mph
  4. 5 PM69°Sunny0%15 mph
  5. 6 PM66°Clear0%15 mph
  6. 7 PM61°Clear0%10 mph

Hourly details

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Frequently asked questions

What is the weather in Rio Grande, NJ 08242 right now?
The latest observation from Cape May County Airport was 72°F and clear, reported at 10/30/2026, 2:00 PM EDT.
What is the high temperature today in Rio Grande, NJ 08242?
The National Weather Service forecast for this afternoon calls for a high near 72°F. Sunny.
Will it rain in Rio Grande, NJ 08242 in the next 24 hours?
The NWS hourly forecast does not show any hour with a 50% or higher chance of precipitation in the next 24 hours.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Rio Grande, NJ 08242 today?
Sunrise is about 7:25 AM EDT and sunset is about 6:01 PM EDT (calculated for the center of the area, within a few minutes).
What is the normal October weather in Rio Grande, NJ 08242?
At Cape May 2 NW, the 1991 to 2020 normal high in October is 68°F and the normal low is 51°F.

Nearby hazards

New Jersey hazards

Severe storm and flash flood outlooks, expected rain, river flooding and wildfires near this area

  • Severe storm outlook today:No thunderstorm risk area over this locationOutlook map
  • Excessive rainfall outlook (flash flood risk):Could not check the Weather Prediction Center outlook right now.
  • River gauges within 40 miles at or above flood stage: None reported
  • Active wildfires within 50 miles: None reported

UV and air quality forecast

EPA and AirNow

AQI forecast today (South Coastal)
55ModeratePM2.5
AQI forecast tomorrow (South Coastal)
40GoodPM2.5

UV index guide · Air quality

Drought

By county

Cape May County, week of 10/27/2026

88% of the county is abnormally dry. No drought.

Tides nearby

NOAA tide stations

Beaches nearby

EPA BEACON beaches

Sun and moon

Local time, center of the area

Sunrise
7:25 AM
Sunset
6:01 PM
Daylight
10 hr 36 min
Moon
Waning Gibbous 78% lit
First light (civil dawn)
6:57 AM
Last light (civil dusk)
6:28 PM
Moonrise
9:41 PM
Moonset
12:34 PM

Normal October weather

Climate

Normal October high 68°, low 51°, precipitation 4.17 in for the month. 1991 to 2020 normals at Cape May 2 NW, 5 mi away.

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