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Current conditions at

Caldwell, Essex County Airport (KCDW)

Lat: 40.88°NLon: 74.28°WElev: 171ft.

Fair

89°F

32°C

Humidity 36%
Wind Speed SW 9 mph
Barometer 29.82 in (1010.1 mb)
Dewpoint 59°F (15°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index88°F (31°C)
Last update 16 Apr 1:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Fairfield NJ

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Southwest wind around 9 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 66 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 57 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Southeast wind 3 to 8 mph.

    High: 70 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers, mainly after 8am. High near 61. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 61 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Southwest wind around 9 mph.
Tonight
A slight chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Light and variable wind.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Southeast wind 3 to 8 mph.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Sunday
Showers, mainly after 8am. High near 61. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 31.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 57.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 69.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Fairfield NJ
 40.88°N 74.3°W (Elev. 167 ft)
Last Update:
1:15 pm EDT Apr 16, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm EDT Apr 16, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 22, 2026
 
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