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Hoosick Falls lies at a nexus of water and earth, where the Hoosic River, a robust artery of the landscape, tumbles over ledges, lending its name and its energy to this Rensselaer County settlement. It lies 19.6 miles south-east of Gates, NY (from Gates, NY: bearing 132°T), and is situated 8.0 miles west-north-west of Bennington. The terrain here is a study in the patient work of water and ice; rolling hills, softened by centuries of growth, give way to steeper inclines that frame the valley, their flanks often dusted with the pale green of early spring growth or the deep, saturated hues of late summer. The air, especially after a rain, carries the clean, mineral scent of exposed rock and damp soil, a fragrance that seems to seep into the very bones of the place. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-clouded skies, possesses a particular clarity, illuminating the weathered clapboard of houses and the sturdy brick of older industrial buildings with a soft, golden glow. The history of Hoosick Falls is inextricably linked to the power of its namesake river, which once drove the machinery of mills and factories that shaped the local economy. This was a place of industry, of the clang of hammers and the hum of machinery, a legacy that lingers in the sturdy, often repurposed, buildings that punctuate the downtown area. Generations have found their livelihood here, from the farmers who coaxed sustenance from the surrounding fertile land to the workers who labored in the mills. Today, while the industrial past is a visible thread, the character of Hoosick Falls is also defined by a resilient, down-to-earth spirit, a quiet pride in its heritage, and the enduring beauty of its natural setting, where the river continues its ceaseless, melodic journey.
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| Location | Hoosick Falls, Rensselaer County, New York |
| Coordinates | 42.901189°N, 73.3515°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 12090 |
| Area Code | 518 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Hoosick 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 Hoosick Falls includes coordinates 42.901189°N, 73.351500°W, situated in Rensselaer County. ZIP code 12090. 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.