Green Island, New York Weather
Green Island, 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 for Green Island, Albany County.
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About Green Island, New York
Green Island rises from the confluence of two mighty rivers, its low-lying terrain a testament to the powerful currents that have shaped its very existence. It lies 1.1 miles north of Troy, NY (from Troy, NY: bearing 1°T), and is situated 7.1 miles north-north-east of Albany. The air here carries the damp, earthy scent of the Hudson and Mohawk, a perpetual reminder of the water's constant presence, often misting the soft green of the island's modest hills and the weathered clapboard of its homes. Here, the riverbanks are not dramatic cliffs but gentle slopes, often fringed with willows that dip their branches into the flowing water, their leaves a shimmering green against the often-grey sky, a quiet beauty that speaks of resilience rather than grandeur. The island's character is one of quiet persistence, a place where life has found a way to thrive amidst the ceaseless flow of water and the ever-present hum of industry. The history of Green Island is inextricably linked to the vigorous flow of the Hudson River and the industrial ambitions it fostered. For generations, the island served as a vital hub for manufacturing, its factories once echoing with the clang of machinery and the shouts of workers, fueled by the very water that surrounds it. While the grand industrial edifices have largely faded, the legacy of that era lingers, a subtle undercurrent beneath the more peaceful present. Today, the local economy finds its footing in a blend of commerce and community, with businesses catering to the islanders and the occasional traveler drawn by the promise of a quiet riverside respite. The island's distinctive shape, a natural landmass embraced by waterways, has always dictated its rhythm, a life lived in close communion with the ebb and flow of the Hudson, a character as fluid and enduring as the water itself.
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| Location | Green Island, Albany County, New York |
| Coordinates | 42.744245°N, 73.691507°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 12183 |
| Area Code | 518 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Green Island, New York Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Green Island, 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 Green Island includes coordinates 42.744245°N, 73.691507°W, situated in Albany County. ZIP code 12183. Telephone area code: 518. 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.
