River Vale, New Jersey — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast for River Vale, Bergen County.
Tides, marine forecast and fishing conditions near River Vale. Tide source:
Full aviation weather for River Vale is published on the Teterboro Airport (KTEB) page, 17 km away. It carries the current METAR decoded into plain language — surface wind, visibility, cloud layers and ceiling, temperature and dewpoint, and altimeter setting — alongside the raw observation as transmitted. 5 airfields within reach of River Vale have their own pages, listed below.
The Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is shown across its full validity period, with each change group broken out so you can see when conditions are expected to shift. Flight category is derived automatically — VFR, MVFR, IFR or LIFR — from reported ceiling and visibility, with runway details and field elevation alongside. Observations update roughly hourly and forecasts several times a day.
Other airports near River Vale: Essex County Airport (KCDW) 26 km · Newark Liberty International Airport (KEWR) 36 km · Morristown Municipal Airport (KMMU) 40 km · Linden Airport (KLDJ) 46 km
Conditions reported at KTEB describe the airfield itself. Weather 17 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at River Vale specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
River Vale unfolds across a landscape of subtle, verdant hills, where mature trees, their branches heavy with the memory of seasons, cast dappled shadows over well-tended lawns. It lies 4.7 miles north of Bergenfield, NJ (from Bergenfield, NJ: bearing 351°T), and is situated 7.4 miles north-west of Yonkers. The air here carries a clean, crisp quality, especially after a rain, hinting at the nearby Ramapo River whose presence shapes the terrain with a gentle, persistent hand. The houses, often with their own generous plots of land, speak of a quiet prosperity, a sense of rootedness in this corner of Bergen County. Even the winding roads seem to invite a slower pace, encouraging one to observe the changing hues of the foliage and the contented murmur of suburban life. Historically, River Vale's development was intrinsically linked to its agricultural past, with farms once dotting the now-developed landscape, their legacy occasionally visible in the remaining open spaces. The establishment of its commuter rail line in the early 20th century marked a significant shift, transforming it into a desirable haven for those seeking a more tranquil existence while remaining connected to the bustling metropolises to the east. Today, the local economy thrives on a blend of service industries and the continued residential appeal of River Vale, drawing families who appreciate the balance between natural beauty and accessible amenities. The town retains a distinct character, a blend of serene residential neighborhoods and a quiet hum of community life that feels both enduring and welcoming.
Live animated radar for River Vale and surroundings — RainViewer.
NOAA GOES-16 GEOCOLOR — live animated loop updated every 10 minutes. Shows cloud cover, storm systems and weather patterns across the continental US.
Source: NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East · Public domain · Auto-updates on page reload
| Location | River Vale, Bergen County, New Jersey |
| Coordinates | 40.995375°N, 74.012083°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 07675 |
| Area Code | 201, 551 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for River Vale, New Jersey, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Aviation weather — live METAR observations and TAF forecasts — is published separately on the pages for the nearest reporting airports, linked from the aviation section above. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for River Vale includes coordinates 40.995375°N, 74.012083°W, situated in Bergen County. ZIP code 07675. Telephone area code: 201, 551. Timezone: Eastern Time (America/New_York).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.