Hillside, New York Weather
Hillside, 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 Hillside, Queens County.
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Soil conditions, frost risk and crop weather for Hillside.
About Hillside, New York
Hillside, a place of surprising elevation within the flatter expanse of its surroundings, presents a terrain that gently rises and falls, a subtle topography that hints at an ancient shaping. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a soft, humid warmth, a characteristic of its Atlantic coastal proximity, yet it’s buffered by the inland stretch, creating a unique atmospheric blend. Mature trees, their branches reaching out like the arms of old storytellers, punctuate the landscape, offering pockets of deep shade and a quiet rustling that seems to whisper secrets of the soil. The houses, a mix of modest bungalows and more substantial residences, are often set back from the street, allowing for small, well-tended gardens that burst with the vibrant hues of summer blossoms. It’s a place where the sky feels expansive, a canvas for the passing clouds, and the quiet hum of suburban life provides a constant, reassuring backdrop. The history of Hillside is etched not in grand monuments but in the very character of its development, a story tied to the burgeoning needs of a growing metropolitan area, yet always maintaining a distinct identity. Originally part of a larger agricultural tract, its transformation began as commuters sought more spacious living, drawn by the promise of green space and a more tranquil existence. The local economy, while no longer dominated by farming, retains a connection to its roots through smaller businesses and a reliance on service industries that cater to its residential population. There are no sprawling industrial complexes here; instead, the rhythm of Hillside is set by the daily ebb and flow of its residents heading to and from work, the local shops that serve as informal gathering places, and the quiet dedication to community life. The absence of major tourist attractions lends Hillside a genuine feel, a place where life unfolds with a quiet authenticity, unburdened by the spectacle that often defines other locales.
Live animated radar for Hillside and surroundings — RainViewer.
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| Location | Hillside, Queens County, New York |
| Coordinates | 40.707881°N, 73.7868°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 11432, 12401 |
| Area Code | 718, 347, 845 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Hillside, New York Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Hillside, 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 Hillside includes coordinates 40.707881°N, 73.786800°W, situated in Queens County. ZIP code 11432, 12401. Telephone area code: 718, 347, 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.
