High Point State Park, NJ

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High Point Monument at High Point State Park, NJ
High Point Monument at High Point State Park, NJ - Ryan Joseph Daley, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Today’s Forecast:

🌧
45°F
High: 49° | Low: 35°
Current Temperature
Light Rain
Station: KFWN
Observed at: 7:30 am CST on 11/12/26
Wind: 7 mph | Humidity: 93%
Today:Rain showers before noon, then showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 49. East wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Tonight:Rain showers. Cloudy, with a low around 35. Northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Friday:Rain before 8am, then rain and snow between 8am and 3pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow between 3pm and 5pm. Cloudy, with a high near 39. North wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
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Today’s Report:

🥾 Hiking

Not Recommended
  3 /100

Not Recommended for hiking. High near 38°F. Rain forecast later today (97%). Light wind (10 mph). Thunderstorms forecast or possible. Temperatures outside comfort limits (38°F).

  • Temp: Unfavorable weather factor
  • Rain: Marginal weather factor
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Unfavorable weather factor
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 20/100
Not Recommended for hiking. High near 32°F. Low rain risk (16%). Light wind (10 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (32°F).

🚲 Biking

Not Recommended
  3 /100

Not Recommended for biking. High near 38°F. Rain forecast later today (97%). Light wind (10 mph). Thunderstorms forecast or possible. Temperatures outside comfort limits (38°F).

  • Temp: Unfavorable weather factor
  • Rain: Marginal weather factor
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Unfavorable weather factor
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 20/100
Not Recommended for biking. High near 32°F. Low rain risk (16%). Light wind (10 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (32°F).

⛺ Camping

Not Recommended
  3 /100

Not Recommended for camping. High near 38°F. Rain forecast later today (97%). Light wind (10 mph). Thunderstorms forecast or possible. Temperatures outside comfort limits (38°F).

  • Temp: Unfavorable weather factor
  • Rain: Marginal weather factor
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Unfavorable weather factor
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 20/100
Not Recommended for camping. High near 32°F. Low rain risk (16%). Light wind (10 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (32°F).

🎪 Outdoor Events / Activities

Not Recommended
  3 /100

Not Recommended for outdoor events / activities. High near 38°F. Rain forecast later today (97%). Light wind (10 mph). Thunderstorms forecast or possible. Temperatures outside comfort limits (38°F).

  • Temp: Unfavorable weather factor
  • Rain: Marginal weather factor
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Unfavorable weather factor
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 20/100
Not Recommended for outdoor events / activities. High near 32°F. Low rain risk (16%). Light wind (10 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (32°F).

🎿 Cross-Country Skiing

Not Recommended
  13 /100

Not Recommended for cross-country skiing. High near 38°F. Rain forecast later today (97%). Light wind (10 mph). Thunderstorms forecast or possible.

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Marginal weather factor
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Unfavorable weather factor
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Excellent 100/100
Excellent for cross-country skiing. High near 32°F. Low rain risk (16%). Light wind (10 mph).

🛷 Sledding / Snowshoeing

Not Recommended
  18 /100

Not Recommended for sledding / snowshoeing. High near 38°F. Rain forecast later today (97%). Light wind (10 mph). Thunderstorms forecast or possible.

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Marginal weather factor
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Unfavorable weather factor
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Excellent 100/100
Excellent for sledding / snowshoeing. High near 32°F. Low rain risk (16%). Light wind (10 mph).

About High Point State Park

From short visits to full-day plans, High Point State Park brings together New Jersey’s highest point, ridge trails, Lake Marcia, camping, scenic roads, and established winter trails.

Planning an Outing at High Point State Park

Check conditions again shortly before departure, especially when the plan depends on a launch, road, campground, guarded beach, or scheduled event.

Weather Tips for High Point State Park

  • Compare valley and ridge forecasts; elevation can add fog, wind, ice, and a sharp temperature drop.
  • Check trail, road, campground, lift, snowmaking, and seasonal facility status before leaving.
  • Use traction when required and turn around before thunderstorms or fading daylight reach exposed terrain.
  • Expect foliage traffic, hunting-season activity, and slower travel on narrow mountain roads.

Nearby Towns and Areas

Use this forecast as practical context for outdoor plans near:

  • Montague
  • Sussex
  • Port Jervis
  • Lake Marcia
  • Appalachian Trail
  • Kittatinny Ridge
  • Stokes State Forest

Adjust the Day to the Forecast

Keep the main objective flexible; a shorter route or later start is often the better choice when access or weather is uncertain.

7-Day Forecast for High Point State Park

🌧
45°F
High: 49° | Low: 35°
Current Temperature
Light Rain
Station: KFWN
Observed at: 7:30 am CST on 11/12/26
Wind: 7 mph | Humidity: 93%
Thu 🌧
49° 35°
100%
Fri ❄
39° 30°
97%
Sat ❄
41° 30°
28%
Sun ⛅
44° 32°
0%
Mon ⛅
46° 29°
0%
Tue ☀
49° 28°
0%
Wed ☀
55° 30°
1%

7-Day High Temperature Trend

49° Thu 39° Fri 41° Sat 44° Sun 46° Mon 49° Tue 55° Wed

7-Day Low Temperature Trend

35° Thu 30° Fri 30° Sat 32° Sun 29° Mon 28° Tue 30° Wed

📊 7-Day Outdoor Outlook

Good Fair Poor 3 Thu 18 Fri 20 Sat 20 Sun 20 Mon 20 Tue 100 Wed
Forecast data from the National Weather Service  |  Last Updated: November 12, 2026 9:02 pm CST

High Point State Park Weather by Season

Winter

Winter at High Point State Park can bring meaningful snow, ice, wind, and freeze-thaw conditions. Check roads, trail or lift status, traction needs, and daylight before entering higher terrain.

Spring

Spring is often muddy and uneven, with lingering ice in shade and streams running high after rain or snowmelt. Delay fragile trail use when managers request it.

Summer

Summer combines humid valley heat with thunderstorms, fog, and gusts on exposed ridges. Start climbs and rides early and leave high points before lightning develops.

Fall

Fall offers crisp hiking and foliage, but parking pressure, hunting seasons, cold fronts, and early sunset require an earlier start and flexible route. Ridge fog and freeze-thaw can linger after nearby valleys have cleared.

Key Climate Data Points

  • Annual average temperature: about 48–53°F, cooler at higher elevations.
  • Annual snowfall: commonly 20–40 inches in the northwest highlands, with more variation on ridges.
  • Warmest months: July and August are normally warmest.
  • Coolest months: January is typically coolest.
  • Wettest season: Summer is often wettest because of thunderstorms and tropical moisture, although precipitation is distributed through the year.
  • Driest season: Fall is often driest, particularly from October into November.
  • Best outdoor window: Spring and fall usually provide the best balance of comfortable temperatures and reliable access.