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Freeport, a vibrant hub on the southern shore of Long Island, breathes with the salty tang of the Atlantic and the restless energy of its waterways. It lies 1.4 miles east of Baldwin, NY (from Baldwin, NY: bearing 87°T), and is situated 7.0 miles south-south-east of North Hempstead. The land here, a generally flat expanse of sandy loam, is a mosaic of maritime influence, where dense stands of oak and pine give way to open marshlands that whisper with the tides. Sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, slants across the landscape, catching the emerald sheen of the meticulously maintained lawns and glinting off the countless boats that bob in the numerous canals and bays, their masts a forest of white against the sky. The air itself carries a distinctive humidity, a warm embrace that speaks of proximity to the ocean, and the distant murmur of traffic blends with the cry of gulls and the rhythmic lapping of water against weathered docks, creating a unique sonic signature for Freeport. This storied locale traces its roots back to the early days of American settlement, evolving from a modest farming community into a bustling maritime center. Its strategic position along the South Shore of Long Island has long dictated its economic pulse, with fishing and boat building forming the bedrock of its early prosperity. Later, Freeport embraced its role as a hub for recreation and tourism, its canals becoming a playground for pleasure craft and its waterfront a magnet for those seeking the lively spirit of a coastal town. The legacy of its seafaring past is palpable, evident in the weathered facades of older buildings and the enduring pride in its connection to the sea. Today, Freeport continues to thrive on this blend of history and contemporary dynamism, its local economy still deeply intertwined with the allure of its waterways and the vibrant community that calls this particular stretch of Long Island home.
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| Location | Freeport, Nassau County, New York |
| Coordinates | 40.657602°N, 73.583184°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 11520 |
| Area Code | 516 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Freeport, 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 Freeport includes coordinates 40.657602°N, 73.583184°W, situated in Nassau County. ZIP code 11520. Telephone area code: 516. 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.