Ilion, 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 for Ilion, Herkimer County.
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Ilion rests in a broad valley, where the Mohawk River has etched its patient course through rolling hills. It lies 11.6 miles east-south-east of Utica, NY (from Utica, NY: bearing 121°T), and is situated 2.6 miles west-south-west of Herkimer. The land here is a study in gentle contours, a fertile embrace that cradles the settlement. Maple and oak trees, their branches reaching skyward like patient supplicants, punctuate the landscape, their leaves a vibrant green in the summer sun, turning to a fiery spectacle as autumn approaches. The air often carries a crispness, a breath from the Adirondacks to the north, mingling with the earthy scent of cultivated fields and the subtle, metallic tang that speaks of the town's industrial past. Evenings here can be especially lovely, as the setting sun casts a warm, golden light across the valley floor, painting the sky in hues of rose and lavender. For generations, Ilion has been synonymous with precision and manufacturing, famously the home of the Remington Arms Company, a name that resonates with a history of craftsmanship and innovation. This legacy of industry has shaped the character of Ilion, imbuing its people with a sense of diligence and a deep connection to the tangible world of creation. The economic pulse of Ilion, though perhaps quieter than in its heyday, still beats with the rhythm of skilled hands and a proud heritage. Beyond the factories, the surrounding countryside offers a peaceful counterpoint, with farms dotting the landscape and the ever-present murmur of the Mohawk River a constant reminder of the natural forces that have sculpted this place over millennia.
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| Location | Ilion, Herkimer County, New York |
| Coordinates | 43.01507°N, 75.035435°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 13357 |
| Area Code | 315 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Ilion, 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 Ilion includes coordinates 43.015070°N, 75.035435°W, situated in Herkimer County. ZIP code 13357. Telephone area code: 315. 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.