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Current conditions at

Caldwell, Essex County Airport (KCDW)

Lat: 40.88°NLon: 74.28°WElev: 171ft.

Overcast

55°F

13°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed NE 5 mph
Barometer 29.78 in (1008.8 mb)
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill54°F (12°C)
Last update 12 Oct 6:53 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Riverdale NJ

  • Columbus Day

    Columbus Day: Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 74. North wind around 5 mph.

    High: 74 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 54. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 75. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 75 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 63. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 63 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. West wind around 5 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 51 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely, mainly before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 70 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Columbus Day
Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 74. North wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 54. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 75. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. West wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
Thursday Night
Showers likely after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday
Showers likely, mainly before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 35.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 56.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Riverdale NJ
 40.99°N 74.31°W (Elev. 236 ft)
Last Update:
4:09 am EDT Oct 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7am EDT Oct 12, 2026-6pm EDT Oct 18, 2026
 
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