First Day Of Fall In Maplewood: What Will The Weather Be Like?

The first day of autumn 2024 will officially arrive when the equinox begins at 8:44 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 22. This is the moment when the sun crosses the equator and people living in the northern hemisphere – including Maplewood, New Jersey – will begin to see more darkness than daylight .

There may be a slight chance of rain showers in Maplewood on Friday as the summer draws to a close. But forecasters are predicting a "mostly sunny" day for the first day of autumn, giving people a chance to get outside and enjoy the weather. See Related: Family Friendly Fall Festival Returns To Essex County (Free Admission)

Here is the local forecast for this weekend, as per the National Weather Service:

: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. North wind 7 to 9 mph.

Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. North wind 6 to 8 mph.

: Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Northeast wind around 9 mph.