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Garrison lies cradled by the Hudson Highlands, a place where the river, a broad, shimmering ribbon of pewter in the morning light, dictates the very breath of the land. It lies 6.6 miles north-north-west of Peekskill, NY (from Peekskill, NY: bearing 349°T), and is situated 9.4 miles north-west of Yorktown. Rolling hills, cloaked in a dense, verdant tapestry of oak and maple, rise steeply from the water's edge, their slopes often softened by the mist that clings to them in the cool, damp air. The terrain here is a study in contrasts: the smooth, unyielding rock formations that punctuate the landscape stand in stark opposition to the soft, yielding earth of the meadows, where wildflowers bloom in generous profusion during the warmer months. The character of Garrison is one of quiet dignity, a place that seems to absorb the grandeur of its surroundings rather than impose upon them, its homes often peeking shyly from behind ancient trees or perched on ledges that offer sweeping vistas of the river valley. The history of Garrison is deeply intertwined with the very waters that shape its form, its strategic position along the Hudson having played a significant role in colonial times and the Revolutionary War. Later, the fertile lands, though often challenging to cultivate given the steep inclines, supported a modest agricultural economy, with families working the soil for generations. Today, while vestiges of that agrarian past remain in the form of weathered barns and stone walls, the local economy leans more towards a commuter town character, with many residents finding their livelihoods in the bustling metropolises further south, yet carrying the serene spirit of Garrison with them. The iconic West Point Military Academy, a prominent neighbor across the river, casts a long shadow, its presence a constant reminder of the area's historical significance and its ongoing role in national defense. The air here, especially after a rain, carries the scent of damp earth and pine, a fragrance that feels as old as the hills themselves.
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| Location | Garrison, Putnam County, New York |
| Coordinates | 41.383983°N, 73.945694°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 10524 |
| Area Code | 914, 845 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Garrison, 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 Garrison includes coordinates 41.383983°N, 73.945694°W, situated in Putnam County. ZIP code 10524. Telephone area code: 914, 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.