Highmount, New York Weather
Highmount, 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, soil and crop conditions for Highmount, Ulster County.
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About Highmount, New York
Highmount rises from the Catskill Mountains like a quiet declaration of elevation. It lies 40.4 miles north-north-west of Wallkill, NY (from Wallkill, NY: bearing 337°T), and is situated 5.1 miles west-north-west of Shandaken. The landscape here is a study in verticality, with steep slopes cloaked in dense forest that, in autumn, ignites into a riot of ochre, crimson, and gold. Ravines carve deep gashes into the mountainside, their shadowy depths echoing with the murmur of unseen streams, and the air, even in summer, carries a crisp, cool breath that hints at the higher altitudes. Above the tree line, the land opens into rocky outcrops and windswept meadows, offering panoramic vistas that stretch to the hazy blue horizon, a constant reminder of the vastness that surrounds this elevated haven. The very character of Highmount is shaped by this dramatic topography, a place where human endeavor must contend with the enduring power of the natural world. The history of Highmount is interwoven with the pursuit of elevation and escape. Once a destination for those seeking cooler climes and the restorative power of mountain air, its allure was amplified by the presence of grand hotels that catered to a discerning clientele, their fading grandeur now a whisper in the wind. The local economy, while no longer dominated by grand tourism, still finds its pulse in the seasonal influx of visitors drawn to the outdoor recreation that defines the region. Skiing in winter transforms the slopes into a vibrant playground, while hiking and nature observation draw crowds in the warmer months. The land itself, with its fertile pockets, still supports a scattering of small farms and artisanal producers, their efforts a humble continuation of the agricultural roots that have long sustained these mountain communities. Highmount, in its quiet persistence, offers a glimpse into a life lived in closer communion with the cycles of nature and the enduring legacy of those who first sought refuge and inspiration on these heights.
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| Location | Highmount, Ulster County, New York |
| Coordinates | 42.144256°N, 74.489874°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 12441 |
| Area Code | 845 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Highmount, New York Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Highmount, 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 Highmount includes coordinates 42.144256°N, 74.489874°W, situated in Ulster County. ZIP code 12441. Telephone area code: 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.
