Highland-on-the-Lake, New York Weather
Highland-on-the-Lake, New York — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast for Highland-on-the-Lake, Erie County.
Tides, marine forecast and fishing conditions near Highland-on-the-Lake. Tide source:
Full aviation weather for Highland-on-the-Lake is published on the Buffalo Niagara International Airport (KBUF) page, 33 km away. It carries the current METAR decoded into plain language — surface wind, visibility, cloud layers and ceiling, temperature and dewpoint, and altimeter setting — alongside the raw observation as transmitted. 6 airfields within reach of Highland-on-the-Lake have their own pages, listed below.
The Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is shown across its full validity period, with each change group broken out so you can see when conditions are expected to shift. Flight category is derived automatically — VFR, MVFR, IFR or LIFR — from reported ceiling and visibility, with runway details and field elevation alongside. Observations update roughly hourly and forecasts several times a day.
Other airports near Highland-on-the-Lake: Chautauqua County-Dunkirk Airport (KDKK) 34 km · Buffalo Lancaster Regional Airport (KBQR) 38 km · Niagara Falls International Airport (KIAG) 44 km · Arcade Tri County Airport (KD23) 48 km · North Buffalo Suburban Airport (K0G0) 49 km
Conditions reported at KBUF describe the airfield itself. Weather 33 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Highland-on-the-Lake specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Highland-on-the-Lake, New York
Highland-on-the-Lake, in Erie County, New York, unfolds as a landscape where the broad, sky-reflecting expanse of Lake Erie dictates the very breath of the land. It lies 7.6 miles west of Hamburg, NY (from Hamburg, NY: bearing 266°T), and is situated 3.2 miles north-north-east of Evans. Rolling hills, softened by centuries of wind and rain, meet the water's edge in a gentle embrace, their slopes often cloaked in the deep greens of mature deciduous forests or the golden hues of cultivated fields. The air here carries the distinct, crisp scent of freshwater and damp earth, particularly potent after a summer shower, and in the late afternoon, the sun sinks low, casting long, warm shadows that stretch from the clustered homes and businesses towards the shimmering lake. Even the rhythm of daily life feels attuned to the lake's presence, with a quiet hum of activity punctuated by the distant calls of gulls and the murmur of waves lapping against the shore. The history of Highland-on-the-Lake is deeply intertwined with the agricultural bounty of its fertile land and the enduring allure of its lakeside setting. Early settlers, drawn by the rich soil and the promise of trade via the Great Lakes, established a community that has since weathered economic shifts, finding its footing in both farming and the burgeoning tourism that the lake's recreational opportunities provide. The legacy of apple orchards and vineyards still graces the surrounding countryside, their trees bearing fruit that has sustained generations, while the fishing industry, though smaller now, still offers a taste of the region's heritage. The distinctive character of Highland-on-the-Lake is a quiet persistence, a blend of hardworking roots and the simple, profound beauty of its natural surroundings, where the lake remains the constant, unifying force.
Live animated radar for Highland-on-the-Lake and surroundings — RainViewer.
NOAA GOES-16 GEOCOLOR — live animated loop updated every 10 minutes. Shows cloud cover, storm systems and weather patterns across the continental US.
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| Location | Highland-on-the-Lake, Erie County, New York |
| Coordinates | 42.708114°N, 78.978092°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 14047 |
| Area Code | 716 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Highland-on-the-Lake, New York Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Highland-on-the-Lake, New York, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Aviation weather — live METAR observations and TAF forecasts — is published separately on the pages for the nearest reporting airports, linked from the aviation section above. 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-on-the-Lake includes coordinates 42.708114°N, 78.978092°W, situated in Erie County. ZIP code 14047. Telephone area code: 716. Timezone: Eastern Time (America/New_York).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. 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.
