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This is the current conditions weather report for Freehold. The report was made 56 minutes ago, at 02:15 UTC. The wind was blowing at a speed of 7 miles per hour / 11.1 kilometers per hour from the northwest (310°). The temperature was 34°F / 1°C, with a dew-point at 34°F / 1°C. The temperature felt like 28°F / -2°C. The atmospheric pressure was 29.59 inHg / 1003 hPa. The relative humidity was 87%. The skies were overcast.

Freehold Township is a Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the township population was 31,537. The township is located approximately one hour south of New York City an one hour northeast of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Many residents of Freehold Township work in New York and commute to the city daily. Freehold Township is also just fifteen minutes from Belmar which is located on the Jersey Shore and is a popular summer destination for beach goers.

In the township the population was spread out with 25.3% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 31.2% from 25 to 44, 25.5% from 45 to 64, and 12.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 97.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.3 males.

Monmouth Battlefield State Park, Turkey Swamp Park, and Michael J. Tighe Park are all located within the township and provide assorted recreational opportunities. The southernmost segment of the Henry Hudson Trail also starts in the township and is used by walkers, runners, and bicyclists. The township also boasts other smaller parks such as Durand Park, Whittier Oaks Park, Opatut Park, Wynnefield Park, Stonehurst Park, Sandy Brook Park, Duchess Court Park, Greentree Park, Medford Park, Woodgate Park, Woodcrest Park, Orchard Hills Park, and Sargent Park.

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