Cumberland Head, 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 Cumberland Head, Clinton County.
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Cumberland Head juts into the vast expanse of Lake Champlain, a peninsula of weathered earth and resilient pines. It lies 19.1 miles north-north-west of Burlington, VT (from Burlington, VT: bearing 331°T), and is situated 2.7 miles east-north-east of Plattsburgh. The land here slopes gently towards the water, a mosaic of open fields that give way to the dense, whispering forests. The air, even on a still day, carries a subtle tang of fresh water and damp earth, a constant reminder of the lake's immense presence. The light, particularly as it begins to retreat in the late afternoon, paints the landscape in hues of ochre and muted gold, softening the edges of the barns and farmhouses that dot the terrain. The very shape of Cumberland Head, a finger extended into the cool, blue depths, seems to invite contemplation, a place where the land and water engage in a quiet, enduring conversation. The history of Cumberland Head is deeply intertwined with the rhythms of the lake and the agriculture it has sustained. For generations, this land has yielded its bounty, from the crops grown in its fertile soil to the fish that once teemed in the surrounding waters. Evidence of past endeavors can still be found in the remnants of old stone walls and the weathered timbers of forgotten structures, whispers of lives lived and work undertaken. The economy, now more diversified, still draws strength from the natural beauty that defines Cumberland Head, drawing visitors to its shores and appreciating the enduring, unhurried pace of life that characterizes this peninsula. The enduring spirit of this place is one of quiet perseverance, a testament to the enduring relationship between people and the land they inhabit.
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| Location | Cumberland Head, Clinton County, New York |
| Coordinates | 44.716432°N, 73.402634°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 12901 |
| Area Code | 845 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Cumberland Head, 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 Cumberland Head includes coordinates 44.716432°N, 73.402634°W, situated in Clinton County. ZIP code 12901. Telephone area code: 845. 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.