This is the current conditions weather report for Long Branch. The report was made 18 minutes ago, at 12:15 UTC. The wind was blowing at a speed of 6 miles per hour / 9.3 kilometers per hour from the north northeast (020°). The temperature was 63°F / 17°C, with a dew-point at 63°F / 17°C. The atmospheric pressure was 30.18 inHg / 1023 hPa. The relative humidity was 68%. The skies were clear.
Long Branch is a City in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the city population was 31,340. Long Branch is located at 40.297932, -73.990971. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 16.0 km² (6.2 mi²). 13.5 km² (5.2 mi²) of it is land and 2.5 km² (1.0 mi²) of it (15.67%) is water.
Long Branch still continues however to be a popular resort area. Many people from New York City travel or settle in to the area to escape the crowded city and enjoy the benefits of Long Branch's beaches. In years past, Long Branch was a major destination for beachgoers, along with Asbury Park, and enjoyed an upscale connotation with tourists.
There are several distinct neighborhoods and areas in the City of Long Branch, each with its own character, strengths and challenges. Among these are North End (once known as "Atlanticville"), Branchport, Beachfront North and South (including the tony Pier Village, formerly the Long Branch Pier), Downtown, Uptown, West End and Elberon. As the city's now famous redevelopment initiatives continue to grow in scope and renown, the lower Broadway area (a portion of the city's Downtown) will become an Arts District. One of the first successes of the art district has been the Shore Institute for Contemporary Art on Broadway and Third Avenue.