Current Conditions and Humidity
Princeton is experiencing a notably humid start to the day. As of this Wednesday morning, the air temperature stands at 81F, but the heat index makes it feel like 85F. The relative humidity is at 79%, with a dew point of 73F indicating significant moisture in the air. Winds are blowing from the south at 9 mph, with gusts reaching up to 23 mph. The sky remains mostly clear, allowing for strong solar heating to begin.
Today and Tonight Forecast
The sun will dominate the sky today, bringing a high near 96F. The National Weather Service indicates that heat index values will climb as high as 101F during the afternoon hours. South winds will continue around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. The chance of precipitation is very low at just 3%.
As evening approaches, conditions will remain mostly clear. Temperatures will drop to a low near 77F, though they may rise slightly to around 79F overnight. The heat index will remain elevated, reaching up to 99F. Winds will shift to south southeast at 5 to 10 mph, with gusts still possible up to 20 mph. Residents should expect muggy conditions to persist through the night.
Tomorrow Outlook
Tomorrow will see similar warmth with a high near 95F. The sky will stay sunny, and the heat index is forecast to reach as high as 102F. South southeast winds will be lighter, ranging from 5 to 10 mph. The chance of rain increases slightly to 14%, though skies will remain largely clear. Overnight, temperatures will settle near 77F with partly cloudy skies and a heat index up to 101F.
