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Somerset, NJ 08873 Weather

It is 66°F and mostly clear in Somerset, NJ 08873, observed at 2:35 PM EDT. Today: Sunny, high 71°F, low 49°F. Hourly and 10-day forecast from the National Weather Service. Times are local (EDT).

Somerset, NJ 08873 current weather

66°F

Mostly Clear

H 71° / L 49°Feels like 66°

  • No rain expected in the next 12 hours

Observed at Somerville, Somerset Airport (11.6 mi away), 10/29/2026, 2:35 PM EDT

Hourly forecast

NWS, updated 10/29/2026, 6:58 AM PT

  1. Now70°
  2. 4 PM71°
  3. 5 PM70°
  4. 6 PM66°
  5. 7 PM62°
  6. 8 PM57°
  7. 9 PM55°
  8. 10 PM54°
  9. 11 PM53°
  10. 12 AM53°Fri
  11. 1 AM52°
  12. 2 AM52°
  13. 3 AM52°
  14. 4 AM51°
  15. 5 AM51°
  16. 6 AM51°
  17. 7 AM49°
  18. 8 AM51°
  19. 9 AM55°
  20. 10 AM62°
  21. 11 AM66°
  22. 12 PM68°
  23. 1 PM69°
  24. 2 PM70°
  25. 3 PM71°
  26. 4 PM69°
  27. 5 PM67°
  28. 6 PM64°
  29. 7 PM57°
  30. 8 PM52°
  31. 9 PM50°
  32. 10 PM48°
  33. 11 PM46°
  34. 12 AM45°Sat
  35. 1 AM44°
  36. 2 AM43°
  37. 3 AM42°
  38. 4 AM41°
  39. 5 AM40°
  40. 6 AM38°
  41. 7 AM37°
  42. 8 AM38°
  43. 9 AM43°
  44. 10 AM49°
  45. 11 AM55°
  46. 12 PM58°
  47. 1 PM60°
  48. 2 PM61°

10-day forecast

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  • Today10/29Low 49°High 71°

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 71. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Sunny
  • Fri10/30Low 37°High 71°

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 71. West wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 37. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Sunny
  • Sat10/31Low 36°High 62°

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Mostly Sunny
  • Sun11/1Low 40°High 66°

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 66.

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Partly Sunny
  • Mon11/210% chance of precipitationLow 44°High 68°

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 68.

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.

    Partly Sunny
  • Tue11/319% chance of precipitationLow 47°High 69°

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 69.

    Tuesday Night: A slight chance of rain showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.

    Partly Sunny
  • Wed11/433% chance of precipitationLow 50°High 69°

    Wednesday: A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Wednesday Night: A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.

    Chance Rain Showers
  • Thu11/5Model blend59% chance of precipitationLow 52°High 71°

    Thursday: Chance of rain. High near 71°. Low that night near 52°. About 0.96 in of precipitation.

    Computer model guidance from the NOAA National Blend of Models, not a forecast written by NWS forecasters. Expect changes this far out.

  • Fri11/6Model blend57% chance of precipitationLow 46°High 68°

    Friday: Chance of rain. High near 68°. Low that night near 46°. About 1.07 in of precipitation.

    Computer model guidance from the NOAA National Blend of Models, not a forecast written by NWS forecasters. Expect changes this far out.

  • Sat11/7Model blend33% chance of precipitationLow 36°High 63°

    Saturday: Chance of rain. High near 63°. Low that night near 36°. About 0.03 in of precipitation.

    Computer model guidance from the NOAA National Blend of Models, not a forecast written by NWS forecasters. Expect changes this far out.

Forecast for 40.498, -74.522 from the NWS PHI office, updated 10/29/2026, 6:58 AM PT · Official forecast on weather.gov

Days 8 to 10: NOAA National Blend of Models, station KSMQ (Somerville/Somerset Arpt, 12 mi), model run 10/29/2026, 10:00 AM EDT

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°Sunny1%10 mph
  2. 4 PM71°Sunny1%5 mph
  3. 5 PM70°Sunny1%5 mph
  4. 6 PM66°Mostly Clear1%5 mph
  5. 7 PM62°Mostly Clear0%5 mph
  6. 8 PM57°Mostly Clear0%5 mph

Hourly details

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Frequently asked questions

What is the weather in Somerset, NJ 08873 right now?
The latest observation from Somerville, Somerset Airport was 66°F and mostly clear, reported at 10/29/2026, 2:35 PM EDT.
What is the high temperature today in Somerset, NJ 08873?
The National Weather Service forecast for this afternoon calls for a high near 71°F. Sunny.
Will it rain in Somerset, NJ 08873 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 is the 10-day forecast for Somerset, NJ 08873?
The first 7 days come from the National Weather Service forecast. Days 8 to 10 (Nov 5 to Nov 7) come from the NOAA National Blend of Models, with highs of 63°F to 71°F and up to a 59% chance of precipitation. Model guidance this far out often changes.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Somerset, NJ 08873 today?
Sunrise is about 7:24 AM EDT and sunset is about 5:58 PM EDT (calculated for the center of the area, within a few minutes).
What is the normal October weather in Somerset, NJ 08873?
At New Brunswick 3 SE, the 1991 to 2020 normal high in October is 67°F and the normal low is 44°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

UV index today (Somerset)
3Moderate
  1. 110a
  2. 211a
  3. 312p
  4. 31p
  5. 32p
  6. 23p
  7. 14p
AQI forecast today (Central)
55ModeratePM2.5
AQI forecast tomorrow (Central)
55ModeratePM2.5

UV index guide · Air quality

Drought

By county

Somerset County, week of 10/27/2026

49% 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
7:24 AM
Sunset
5:58 PM
Daylight
10 hr 34 min
Moon
Waning Gibbous 86% lit
First light (civil dawn)
6:56 AM
Last light (civil dusk)
6:26 PM
Moonrise
8:23 PM
Moonset
11:37 AM

Normal October weather

Climate

Normal October high 67°, low 44°, precipitation 4.11 in for the month. 1991 to 2020 normals at New Brunswick 3 SE, 6 mi away.

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