Good morning everyone!

Skies are mainly clear early on this Tuesday morning and temperatures are about ten degrees cooler than this time yesterday with readings ranging from 55 in Clifton down to a chilly 42 at Walpack. Winds are calm or light northerly. The air quality is good with an index of 25.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR SEPTEMBER 3RD:

AVERAGE HIGH: 79 AVERAGE LOW: 61

RECORD HIGH: 96 – 1973 RECORD LOW: 48 – 1991

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 79 LOW: 60 PRECIPITATION: NONE

A large high pressure area centered over the Great Lakes will give us a sunny and cool day today with low humidity with dew points only in the 40s. High temperatures will be about five degrees cooler than yesterday but with much less wind.

The high pressure will continue to dominate our weather Wednesday through Friday with mostly sunny skies each day with near seasonable temperatures. The humidity will slowly rise to near 50 on Wednesday and into the 60s by Friday.

A frontal system will give us a good chance of rain on Saturday with showers possibly lingering into Sunday morning.

Next Monday should be dry and cool with pleasant humidity levels.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – SEP 3 – Sunny, highs in the mid 70s.

TONIGHT – Clear, lows in the mid 50s.

WEDNESDAY – SEP 4 – Sunny, highs in the upper 70s.

THURSDAY – SEP 5 – Sunny, highs in the upper 70s.

FRIDAY – SEP 6 – Partly sunny, highs near 80.

SATURDAY – SEP 7 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms, highs in the mid 70s.

SUNDAY – SEP 8 – Chance of a morning shower then becoming partly sunny, highs in the mid 70s.

MONDAY – SEP 9 – Sunny, highs in the upper 70s.

MARINE FORECAST: TODAY – North-northeast winds 15-20 knots, decreasing this afternoon, seas 2 feet.

OUTLOOK: No advisories expected for Wednesday; advisories likely Thursday through Saturday.

Have a nice day but please stay safe!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are partly cloudy early on this Labor Day and tempertures range from 66 in Clifton down to 55 at Walpack. Winds are from the north around 5-10 mph. The dew points have dropped to the 50s. The air quality is good with an index of 44.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR SEPTEMBER 2ND:

AVERAGE HIGH: 80 AVERAGE LOW: 61

RECORD HIGH: 95 – 2010 RECORD LOW: 47 – 1991

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 83 LOW: 70 PRECIPITATION: TRACE

High pressure building from the upper mid-west will give us a sunny and breezy day with seasonably warm temperatures. The humidity will drop through the day with dew points falling to the 40s by this afternoon.

Dry weather with continued very low humidity Tuesday and Wednesday, but the winds will be lighter as the high pressure builds closer to the area.

The high will move offshore later this week but we should stay dry with only a slight increase in humidity.

The weather will then become more unsettled as a low pressure system moves into the area which will give us a good chance of rain Friday night through early Sunday, with possibly some heavy rain.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – SEP 2 – Partly sunny, breezy and much less humid, highs near 80.

TONIGHT – Mostly clear and cool, lows in the mid 50s.

TUESDAY – SEP 3 – Sunny, highs in the mid 70s.

WEDNESDAY – SEP 4 – Sunny, highs in the upper 70s.

THURSDAY – SEP 5 – Sunny, highs in the upper 70s.

FRIDAY – SEP 6 – Partly sunny, highs in the upper 70s. Chance of showers after 8 p.m.

SATURDAY – SEP 7 – Cloudy with a chance of showers, highs in the mid 70s.

SUNDAY – SEP 8 – Chance of an early shower then becoming mostly sunny, highs in the low 70s.

MARINE FORECAST: TODAY – Northerly winds to 10 knots, seas 2 feet.

OUTLOOK: A small craft advisory has been posted effective between 8 p.m. tonight through 8 a.m. Tuesday morning; No advisories expected the rest of Tuesday through Wednesday; possible advisories for Thursday and Friday.

CLIFTON’S CLIMATE SUMMARY FOR AUGUST 2024 – RECORDS GO BACK TO 1973.

August’s average temperature was 74.8 degrees which was near normal. The highest temperature was 97 degrees on the 1st, the lowest was 54 degrees on the 21st. Precipitation totaled 9.64″ and was the 4th wettest on record.

SUMMER 2024:

Temperatures were above normal especially June and July and it was the 6th warmest summer on record. Precipitation was slightly above normal with 15.36″ accumulating. June and July were drier than normal followed by the very wet August.

Have a nice Labor Day but please stay safe!

Good morning everyone and Happy First Day of Meteorological Autumn!

Skies are mainly overcast early on this muggy Sunday morning and temperatures range from 70 in Clifton down to 66 at Sandyston, Hackettstown and High Point. Winds are light from the south. The air quality is good with an index of 41.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR SEPTEMBER 1ST:

AVERAGE HIGH: 80 AVERAGE LOW 61

RECORD HIGH: 95 – 2010 RECORD LOW: 49 – 1986

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 78 LOW: 64 PRECIPITATION: NONE (Three years ago on this date Hurricane Ida caused over 8 inches of rain causing massive flooding)

A couple of fronts moving through our area will cause mostly cloudy skies with a chance of mainly afternoon or evening showers and thunderstorms. High temperatures should reach the low 80s with dew points near 70.

High pressure building from the Great Lakes will give us cooler and much less humid air for Labor Day. Highs will be in the 70s and the dew points should drop to the very comfortable 40s.

Dry and cool weather to persist through Friday. Highs each day should be in the 70s and overnight lows in the 50s.

A frontal system may give us some rain Friday night into the weekend.

THE FORECAST;

TODAY – SEP 1 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms, humid, highs in the low 80s.

TONIGHT – Partly cloudy, lows in the mid 60s.

LABOR DAY – SEP 2 – Sunny and much less humid, breezy, highs near 80.

TUESDAY – SEP 3 – Sunny, highs in the mid 70s.

WEDNESDAY – SEP 4 – Sunny, highs in the upper 70s.

THURSDAY – SEP 5 – Sunny, highs in the upper 70s.

FRIDAY – SEP 6 – Partly sunny, highs in the upper 70s, chance of showers at night.

SATURDAY – SEP 7 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers, highs in the mid 70s.

MARINE FORECAST: TODAY – South-southwest winds to 10 knots, seas 1-2 feet. Belmar’s ocean temperature is 73 degrees.

OUTLOOK: Mainly no advisories Monday through Wednesday through advisories may be needed for Monday night.

Have a nice day but please stay safe!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are mainly cloudy early on this Saturday morning and temperatures range from 65 in Clifton down to 60 at High Point. Winds are mainly calm. The air quality is good with an index of 36.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR AUGUST 31ST:

AVERAGE HIGH: 80 AVERAGE LOW: 62

RECORD HIGH: 98 – 1973 RECORD LOW: 48 – 1986

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 73 LOW: 60 PRECIPITATION: NONE

A warm front approaching our area today will cause mostly cloudy skies with a slight increase in temperatures and humidity today as dew points rise to the upper 60s. Showers and thunderstorms will become likely late tonight.

Warm and humid on Sunday with dew points rising to the low 70s. Showers and some thunderstorms are likely mainly in the morning with possible clearing in the afternoon. A couple of cold fronts will cross our area, one in the morning and then another late in the afternoon.

Cooler and much less humid on Labor Day with dew points dropping to the 40s by late in the day as high pressure builds from central Canada.

Canadian high pressure should dominate our weather the rest of the week with pleasant temperatures and humidity along with plenty of sunshine each day.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – AUG 31 – Mostly cloudy and becoming more humid, highs near 80.

TONIGHT – Cloudy and muggy with showers and thunderstorms likely mainly after 11 p.m., low near 70.

SUNDAY – SEP 1 – Cloudy and humid with showers and thunderstorms likely mainly in the morning becoming mostly sunny in the afternoon, highs in the low 80s.

LABOR DAY – SEP 2 – Sunny, cooler and much less humid, highs in the upper 70s.

TUESDAY – SEP 3 – Sunny, highs in the upper 70s.

WEDNESDAY – SEP 4 – Sunny, highs near 80.

THURSDAY – SEP 5 – Sunny, highs near 80.

FRIDAY – SEP 6 – Partly sunny, highs near 80.

MARINE FORECAST: TODAY – Variable winds less than 5 knots, seas 1-2 feet. Belmar’s ocean temperature is 73 degrees.

OUTLOOK: No advisories expected Sunday through Wednesday.

Have a nice holiday weekend but please stay safe!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are mainly cloudy and there are some showers falling in parts of the area. Temperatures range from 64 in Clifton down to 59 at High Point. Winds are light from the east. The air quality is good with an index of 29.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR AUGUST 30TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 80 AVERAGE LOW: 62

RECORD HIGH: 94 – 1973 RECORD LOW: 43 – 1986

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 79 LOW: 69 PRECIPITATION: TRACE

Today will be a mostly cloudy and cool day again, a weak disturbance is causing some showers that should end by 8 a.m. although there is a slight chance of showers into this afternoon.

Saturday will be a little warmer with again a slight chance of showers during the day. Showers and thunderstorms will become more likely mainly after 8 p.m. as a warm front moves through our area.

A cold front will cross the area on Sunday with a chance of more showers mainly before 2 p.m. The front will be followed by less humid air by Sunday night.

Cool and dry weather can be expected Labor Day through much of next week as a Canadian high will build into our area.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – AUG 30 – Mostly cloudy with some showers mainly before 8 a.m., highs in the low 70s.

TONIGHT – Mostly cloudy, lows in the mid 60s.

SATURDAY – AUG 31 – Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly sunny in the afternoon, more humid with highs in the low 80s. Showers and thunderstorms likely after 8 p.m.

SUNDAY – SEP 1 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers mainly before 2 p.m., humid, highs in the mid 80s.

LABOR DAY – SEP 2 – Sunny, cooler and less humid, highs in the upper 70s.

TUESDAY – SEP 3 – Sunny, highs in the upper 70s.

WEDNESDAY – SEP 4 – Sunny, highs near 80.

THURSDAY – SEP 5 – Sunny, highs near 80.

MARINE FORECAST: TODAY – Easterly winds to 15 knots, seas 3-4 feet. Belmar’s ocean temperature is 74 degrees.

OUTLOOK: No advisories expected Friday through Tuesday.

Have a nice day but please stay safe!