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Highland Falls rests in a pocket of rolling terrain where the Hudson River begins to widen, its slopes often softened by a persistent mist that clings to the trees like a second skin. It lies 6.0 miles north-north-west of Peekskill, NY (from Peekskill, NY: bearing 337°T), and is situated 9.6 miles west-north-west of Yorktown. The landscape here is a study in greens and greys, a constant conversation between dense woodlands and the broad, slate-colored expanse of the river. Ravines cut into the hillsides, their depths cool and shadowed even on the brightest afternoons, where the air carries the damp scent of decaying leaves and the faint, mineral tang of the earth. The houses, many of them older, with sturdy porches and steeply pitched roofs, seem to hunker down against the wind that sweeps up from the water, their windows reflecting the shifting light of the sky. The economy of Highland Falls has long been tied to its strategic position and the military presence that has shaped its character. The imposing stone buildings of West Point rise from the bluffs overlooking the town, a constant, silent reminder of its enduring connection to national defense. This proximity has fostered a unique blend of civilian and military life, creating a community where the traditions of the academy often brush against the everyday routines of shopkeepers and families. The riverfront, though not a place for sandy beaches, offers a different kind of beauty, its powerful currents a testament to the raw energy of the waterway, a force that has historically dictated trade and travel, and continues to lend Highland Falls a certain gravitas.
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| Location | Highland Falls, Orange County, New York |
| Coordinates | 41.36926°N, 73.96625°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 10928 |
| Area Code | 914 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Highland Falls, 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 Highland Falls includes coordinates 41.369260°N, 73.966250°W, situated in Orange County. ZIP code 10928. Telephone area code: 914. 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.