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Light drizzle,rain likely tomorrow

NWS, the American and the European model agree on a high near 79° in Plainfield today. Tomorrow looks partly cloudy around 76°, with a 63% chance of rain.

79°67°
76°63°
78°59°
83°61°
86°65°
82°70°
Todaymodels agreeTomorrowmodels agreeMondaymodels agreeTuesdaymodels agreeWednesdaymodels agreeThursdaymodels agree
NWSNational Blend (NBM)
79°
Light drizzle
Today 79°·Low 66°·Rain 4%
AmericanNOAA GFS
79°
Cloudy
Today 79°·Low 67°·Rain 4%
EuropeanECMWF
80°
Light drizzle
Today 80°·Low 67°·Rain 18%

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NWS, American, European side by side around Plainfield and nearby towns.Live rain radar →
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Next 14 hours

consensus of the three models

14-day forecast

where the models agree, and where they split
Today
Light drizzle
79° 67°
models agree
Tomorrow
Partly cloudy
76° 63°
models agree
Mon
Mostly clear
78° 59°
models agree
Tue
Partly cloudy
83° 61°
models agree
Wed
Cloudy
86° 65°
models agree
Thu
Partly cloudy
82° 70°
models agree
Fri
Cloudy
80° 64°
±11°
Sat
Cloudy
81° 62°
±8°
Sun
Partly cloudy
86° 66°
±12°
Mon
Drizzle
86° 68°
±16°
Tue
Drizzle
81° 64°
±25°
Wed
Heavy drizzle
75° 62°
±6°
Thu
Cloudy
76° 61°
models agree
Fri
Heavy drizzle
72° 60°
±8°

Plainfield, NJ is at its warmest in Jul (average highs near 87°F) and coldest in Feb (lows around 28°F), with roughly 53 in of precipitation across the year. Below, compare what NWS, American, European forecast for Plainfield right now, and see exactly where they disagree.

We grade every model against the weather that actually happened, so you can see which forecast model is most accurate in United States before you trust any single number.

Plainfield climate by month

average daytime high and overnight low across a typical year
Jan
44°
30°
Feb
46°
28°
Mar
52°
34°
Apr
63°
43°
May
72°
51°
Jun
82°
61°
Jul
87°
68°
Aug
82°
64°
Sep
76°
59°
Oct
68°
49°
Nov
55°
38°
Dec
44°
31°

Which forecast is most accurate in Plainfield?

CheckWeather Score — graded against the weather that actually happened
ProviderCheckWeather Score🌡 Temp💨 Wind🌧 RainRun by
European logo
European ★ Best
88
/100rank #1
93±0.7°F97±1.0 mph7687% hitECMWF - European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsReading, United Kingdom
American logo
American
74
/100rank #2
86±1.4°F94±2.0 mph4771% hitNOAA / NCEP (United States)College Park, Maryland, USA

The CheckWeather Score blends temperature, wind and rain accuracy — each measured against ERA5 (the recorded weather) over the last 30 days across 1999 cities. Lower error means a higher score. See which forecast model is most accurate in United States, how we measure forecast accuracy, or which model each weather app uses.

Where the models disagree

temperature and rain, judged separately
DayTemperatureRain
Today±1°79° to 80°±14%4% to 18% chance
Tomorrow±3°74° to 77°±57%6% to 63% chance
Mon±3°77° to 80°±4%0% to 4% chance
Tue±3°82° to 84°models agree0% to 0% chance
Wed±3°85° to 88°±3%5% to 8% chance

The models often agree on temperature and still split on rain — and rain is usually what decides whether a plan survives. A wide rain range means the shower is genuinely uncertain, not that the forecast is wrong.

Sunrise and sunset in Plainfield

today, local time
Sunrise
06:28
Sunset
19:23
Daylight
12h 55m

Common questions

What's the weather in Plainfield today?
On this page we show what NWS, American, European each forecast for Plainfield today, side by side and updated live. When all three agree the forecast is reliable; when they split, we flag it so you know the day is genuinely less certain.
Will it rain in Plainfield today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from NWS, American, European for Plainfield and flag the days where the models disagree on whether showers actually arrive, which is exactly when a single app can catch you out.
Which forecast is most accurate for Plainfield?
Over the last 30 days, the European model has been the most accurate for Plainfield (CheckWeather Score 88/100), ahead of the American at 74. We grade every model against the recorded weather. See the US accuracy scoreboard for the full method.
What is the warmest month in Plainfield?
July is typically the warmest month in Plainfield, with average highs around 87°F.
How cold does Plainfield get?
The coldest month in Plainfield is February, when overnight lows average about 28°F.
How much rain does Plainfield get?
Plainfield sees roughly 53 in of precipitation a year, with December usually the wettest month.

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