National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Weather Service United States Department of Commerce
Current conditions at

Caldwell, Essex County Airport (KCDW)

Lat: 40.88°NLon: 74.28°WElev: 171ft.

A Few Clouds

76°F

24°C

Humidity 47%
Wind Speed S 12 G 20 mph
Barometer 29.84 in (1010.7 mb)
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 11 Mar 12:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSE Oak Ridge NJ

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 72 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 3am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 46 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain showers likely, possibly mixing with snow after 11am, then gradually ending. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 41 by 2pm. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 52 °F⇓

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 28. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 28 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 45. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of showers before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 33 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Cloudy, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 3am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
Rain showers likely, possibly mixing with snow after 11am, then gradually ending. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 41 by 2pm. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 28. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 45. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 46.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Sunday
Cloudy, with a high near 48.
Sunday Night
Rain, mainly after 2am. Low around 40. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday
Rain. High near 59. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday Night
Rain and snow likely. Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.
Basemap Options
Click map to change the forecast location
Loading map...
Forecast Area
Tiles ©ESRI

ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SSE Oak Ridge NJ
 41.01°N 74.45°W (Elev. 889 ft)
Last Update:
4:09 am EDT Mar 11, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1pm EDT Mar 11, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 17, 2026
 
Forecast Discussion
 
Get as KML Get as XML

Additional Resources

Radar & Satellite Image

Link to Local Radar Data Link to Satellite Data

Hourly Weather Forecast

National Digital Forecast Database

National Digital Forecast Database Maximum Temperature Forecast

High Temperature

National Digital Forecast Database Weather Element Forecast

Chance of Precipitation