Black River, New York — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast, soil and crop conditions for Black River, Jefferson County.
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Black River breathes with the cool, damp air of northern New York, a place where the land gently slopes towards the water, its banks often fringed with a robust green of cattails and willow. It lies 57.8 miles north-north-west of Rome, NY (from Rome, NY: bearing 343°T), and is situated 6.3 miles east-north-east of Watertown. The terrain here is a study in subtle transitions, from the fertile fields that stretch outwards, their soil rich and dark, to the more wooded areas that hint at the wilder heart of the region. Sunlight, especially in the late afternoon, can cast a pale, almost ethereal glow across the landscape, softening the edges of the barns and farmhouses that dot the countryside. The Black River itself, a modest but persistent waterway, winds through this landscape, its presence a constant murmur, a soft counterpoint to the rustling leaves and the distant calls of unseen birds. The history of Black River is interwoven with the agricultural bounty of Jefferson County, a legacy that continues to shape its economy. For generations, the land has yielded its crops, supporting a community that values hard work and a connection to the earth. While not a bustling metropolis, Black River possesses a quiet dignity, a sense of endurance passed down through families who have called this place home for decades. The rhythm of life here is dictated by the seasons and the needs of the land, a steady cadence that has seen Black River through periods of growth and quietude, its distinctive character forged by the enduring spirit of its people and the gentle persistence of its namesake river.
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| Location | Black River, Jefferson County, New York |
| Coordinates | 44.012564°N, 75.794367°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 13612 |
| Area Code | 315 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Black River, New York, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. 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 Black River includes coordinates 44.012564°N, 75.794367°W, situated in Jefferson County. ZIP code 13612. Telephone area code: 315. Timezone: Eastern Time (America/New_York).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. 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.