Good morning everyone!

Skies are cloudy early on this Wednesday morning and there are still some lingering showers in parts of the area. Temperatures throughout the area are in the upper 60s to near 70. Winds are light from the southwest. The air quality is good with an index of 45.

CLIFTON’S CLIMATE DATA FOR JULY 2.

AVERAGE HIGH: 84 AVERAGE LOW: 64

RECORD HIGH: 99 – 2018 RECORD LOW: 51 – 2001

YESTERDAY: HIGH: 94 LOW 70 PRECIPITATION: .56“

A cold front will move offshore this morning as high pressure builds into our area. The area of light rain will end near daybreak. Cloudy skies this morning will become mostly sunny by this afternoon and temperatures and humidity will be slightly lower than yesterday.

Another quite warm day on Thursday but another cold front will give us a chance of a late afternoon or evening shower and thunderstorm.

Beautiful summer weather for the 4th of July with plenty of sunshine, seasonably warm temperatures and low humidity as dew points drop to the low 50s as high pressure builds into our area.

The rest of the holiday weekend looks to be dry with slowly increasing temperatures and humidity.

Quite warm to hot early next week with higher humidity. A cold front may touch off some showers and thunderstorms Monday night into Tuesday.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – JULY 2 – Mostly cloudy this morning then becoming mostly sunny, highs in the upper 80s.

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

THURSDAY – JULY 3 – Sunny with a chance of late afternoon or evening showers and thunderstorms, highs near 90.

INDEPENDENCE DAY – JULY 4 – Sunny and comfortable, highs in the mid 80s.

SATURDAY – JULY 5 – Mostly sunny, highs in the upper 80s.

SUNDAY – JULY 6 – Mostly sunny and hot, highs in the low 90s.

MONDAY – JULY 7 – Partly sunny and hot, highs in the low 90s. Chance of showers and thunderstorms at night.

TUESDAY – JULY 8 – Partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms, highs in the upper 80s.

MARINE FORECAST: TODAY – Variable winds less than 5 knots, seas 2-3 feet. Belmar’s ocean temperature is 74 degrees.

OUTLOOK: No advisories expected Thursday through Sunday.

JUNE 2025 CLIMATE SUMMARY: Records started in 1973

June’s average temperature was 73.5 degrees which was 3.5 degrees above normal and was the 6th warmest June on record. The highest temperature was 101 degrees on the 24th which was the highest June temperature on record; Precipitation was 2.38″ which was below normal and was the 6th driest on record.

Have a good day and stay safe!

Good morning everyone and Happy July as I start my 53rd year of weather records here in Clifton!

Skies are cloudy early on this Tuesday morning and there are showers and thunderstorms in the area. Temperatures range from 73 in Clifton down to 69 at High Point. The humidity is high with dew points mainly in the low 70s. Winds are light from the south-southwest. The air quality is moderate with an index of 59.

CLIFTON’S DATA FOR JULY 1ST!

AVERAGE HIGH: 83 AVERAGE LOW: 63

RECORD HIGH: 98 – 2018 RECORD LOW: 49 – 1988

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 93  LOW: 69 . PRECIPITATION: TRACE

A warm front is moving through the area accompanied by some showers and thunderstorms that should end by 6 a.m. The rest of today will be mostly cloudy, quite warm and humid with showers developing this afternoon and a chance of strong thunderstorms as a cold front approaches from the west.

The cold front will cross the area early Wednesday morning with lingering showers that should end by dawn. Skies will then be partly sunny with warm temperatures and less humidity.

Thursday will be quite warm with moderate humidity and mostly sunny skies but another weak cold front will cross the area at night with only a slight chance of a shower.

The holiday weekend looks to be very nice with dry conditions. The 4th will be mostly sunny with near normal temperatures and very low humidity. Temperatures and humidity will will rise especially on Sunday with highs back up into the 90s.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – JULY 1 – Showers ending early this morning then becoming partly sunny, quite warm and humid with a chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon, highs near 90.

TONIGHT – Mostly cloudy with showers and possible some strong thunderstorms with some damaging winds, humid, lows in the low 70s.

WEDNESDAY – JULY 2 – Chance of a morning shower then becoming partly sunny and less humid, highs in the upper 80s.

THURSDAY – JULY 3 – Partly sunny with a slight chance of an afternoon shower or thunderstorm, highs near 90.

INDEPENDENCE DAY – JULY 4 – Sunny and comfortable, highs in the mid 80s.

SATURDAY – JULY 5 – Mostly sunny, highs in the upper 80s.

SUNDAY – JULY 6 – Partly sunny, highs in the low 90s.

MONDAY – JULY 7 – Partly sunny and hot with a chance of an afternoon shower and thunderstorm, highs in the mid 90s.

MARINE FORECAST: A small craft advisory is in effect until 2 a.m. Wednesday morning for southwest winds gusting to 25 knots, seas 4-6 feet. Belmar’s ocean temperature is 72 degrees.

OUTLOOK: No advisories expected Wednesday through Saturday.

Have a nice day but stay safe and cool!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are mostly clear early on this Monday morning and temperatures range from 69 in Clifton down to 59 at Sandyston. Winds are light from the north. The air quality is moderate with an index of 58.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR JUNE 30TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 83 AVERAGE LOW: 63

RECORD HIGH: 99 – 2021 RECORD LOW: 50 – 1988

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 92 LOW: 74 PRECIPITATION: NONE

A weak front is to our south, but we should stay dry with quite warm temperatures today with moderate humidity.

The front will move to our north tonight, possibly accompanied by showers and thunderstorms mainly after 8 p.m. Also the humidity will rise with dew points in the 70s.

Tuesday will be quite warm and humid ahead of a cold front that will cross the area at night. Showers are expected with possibly some strong thunderstorms, especially in the afternoon and evening.

High pressure will then build into the area for Wednesday and Thursday, temperatures will be quite warm but with lower humidity. A weak cold front will cross the area Thursday evening with only a slight chance of a shower.

This holiday weekend looks to be quite nice with plenty of sunshine each day with quite warm temperatures and moderate humidity as high pressure dominates our weather.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – JUNE 30 – Partly sunny, highs near 90.

TONIGHT – Mostly cloudy and becoming more humid with a chance of showers and thunderstorms mainly after 8 p.m., lows in the mid 70s.

TUESDAY – JULY 1 – Very warm and humid with showers and possibly some heavy thunderstorms, becoming breezy in the afternoon, highs near 90.

WEDNESDAY – JULY 2 – Mostly sunny and less humid, highs in the upper 80s.

THURSDAY – JULY 3 – Mostly sunny, highs near 90.

INDEPENENCE DAY – JULY 4 – Sunny, highs in the mid 80s.

SATURDAY – JULY 5 – Mostly sunny, highs in the upper 80s.

SUNDAY – JULY 6 – Partly sunny and hot, highs in the low 90s.

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

OUTLOOK: A small craft advisory has been posted effective between 11 a.m. Tuesday morning through midnight Tuesday night; no advisories expected for Wednesday through Friday.

Have a nice day and stay safe!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are partly cloudy early on this Sunday morning and temperatures are warm with readings ranging from 74 in Clifton down to 64 at Sandyston. Winds are calm or light southwesterly. The air quality is moderate with an index of 61.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR JUNE 29TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 83 AVERAGE LOW: 63

RECORD HIGH: 98 – 2021 RECORD LOW: 51 – 1995

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 87 LOW: 61 PRECIPITATION: .09″

High pressure moving into our area will give us a sunny and very warm day today with somewhat lower humidity!

The high pressure will give us another quite warm day on Monday with partly sunny skies. The humidity will increase later in the day along with a chance of showers and thunderstorms at night.

A frontal system on Tuesday will give us mostly cloudy skies and it will be quite warm and humid with showers and thunderstorms likely.

Wednesday and Thursday will be mostly sunny during the day with warm temperatures. A weak cold front will give us a low chance of showers Thursday afternoon and evening.

High pressure will then move into the area for the holiday weekend with dry weather along with warm temperatures and moderate humidity.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – JUNE 29 – Mostly sunny, highs near 90.

TONIGHT – Mostly clear, lows near 70.

MONDAY – JUNE 30 – Partly sunny, highs near 90. Chance of showers and thunderstorms mainly after 8 p.m.

TUESDAY – JULY 1 – Mostly cloudy and quite humid with showers and possibly some thunderstorms, highs near 90.

WEDNESDAY – JULY 2 – Mostly sunny and less humid, highs near 90.

THURSDAY – JULY 3 – Mostly sunny with a chance of an afternoon or evening shower and thunderstorm, highs near 90.

INDEPENENCE DAY – JULY 4 – Sunny, highs in the mid 80s.

SATURDAY – JULY 5 – Mostly sunny, highs in the upper 80s.

MARINE FORECAST: TODAY – Variable winds less than 5 knots, seas 2-3 feet. Belmar’s ocean temperature is 74 degrees.

OUTLOOK: No advisories expected Monday through Wednesday.

Have a nice day and stay safe!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are cloudy early on this Saturday morning and there is some drizzle or light rain falling along with some fog. Temperatures range from 61 in Clifton down to 55 at High Point. Winds are calm or light east-northeasterly. The air quality is good with an index of 43.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR JUNE 28TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 83 AVERAGE LOW: 63

RECORD HIGH: 95 – 2010 RECORD LOW: 50 – 1995

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 73 LOW: 63 PRECIPITATION: NONE

After having a couple of comfortable summer days it will become warmer and more humid today as a warm front will move to our north later this morning accompanied by some drizzle and light rain. Following the warm front it will become mostly sunny, quite warm and humid and as a cold front approaches; showers will be likely with a chance of some strong thunderstorms. The cold front will cross the area late at night.

Sunday will be quite warm but less humid along with mostly sunny skies.

Monday will again be quite warm, but a frontal system will give us a chance of showers at night.

The cold front will cross the area Tuesday night accompanied by some showers and thunderstorms, temperatures will continue to be quite warm and humid.

Dry weather then is expected Wednesday through the 4th of July with continued quite warm temperatures but the humidity will be lower.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – JUNE 28 – Fog and drizzle this morning then becoming mostly sunny and humid, highs in the upper 80s.

TONIGHT – Mostly cloudy and muggy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms, lows near 70.

SUNDAY – JUNE 29 – Mostly sunny and less humid, highs near 90.

MONDAY – JUNE 30 – Partly sunny and becoming more humid, highs near 90. Chance of showers at night.

TUESDAY – JULY 1 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning then showers likely in the afternoon with a chance of thunderstorms, humid, highs in the upper 80s.

WEDNESDAY – JULY 2 – Sunny and less humid, highs in the upper 80s.

THURSDAY – JULY 3 – Partly sunny, highs in the upper 80s.

INDEPENDENCE DAY – JULY 4 – Mostly sunny, highs in the mid 80s.

MARINE FORECAST: TODAY – Variable winds less than 5 knots, seas 3 feet. Belmar’s ocean temperature is 74 degrees.

OUTLOOK: No advisories expected Sunday through Wednesday.

Have a nice weekend but stay safe!