Kingston, New York Weather
Kingston, 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 Kingston, Ulster County.
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About Kingston, New York
Kingston unfolds with a gentle, historic grace along the broad expanse of the Hudson River. It lies 16.1 miles north-north-west of Poughkeepsie, NY (from Poughkeepsie, NY: bearing 346°T), and is situated 7.8 miles south-west of Red Hook Dutchess County. The terrain rises softly from the riverbanks, hinting at the Catskill Mountains that loom in the distance, their blue-hued silhouettes a constant presence on the western horizon. Cobblestone remnants peek through asphalt on older streets, a subtle reminder of a past when horse-drawn wagons navigated these thoroughfares, and the air would have carried the briny tang of the river and the earthy scent of fertile farmland. The light here, especially as the day wanes, possesses a luminous quality, painting the weathered facades of its Victorian homes and sturdy brick buildings in hues of rose and gold, a quiet benediction before the stars begin their nightly vigil. This was New York’s first capital, a fact that imbues Kingston with a certain gravitas, a sense of foundational importance that still resonates in its well-preserved architecture and the proud bearing of its residents. The economy, once deeply rooted in shipbuilding and the booming river trade, has diversified, now embracing a vibrant mix of independent businesses, artisanal shops, and a growing tech presence, all contributing to a lively, yet unhurried, pace of life. The Kingston waterfront, once a bustling hub of industry, now offers serene promenades and access to the river's cool embrace, a place where history and modern recreation meet. Notable landmarks, like the Senate House State Historic Site, stand as silent witnesses to the revolutionary spirit that once pulsed through these streets, a legacy that continues to shape the distinctive character of Kingston.
Live animated radar for Kingston and surroundings — RainViewer.
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| Location | Kingston, Ulster County, New York |
| Coordinates | 41.927037°N, 73.997361°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 12401, 12402 |
| Area Code | 845 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Kingston, New York Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Kingston, 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 Kingston includes coordinates 41.927037°N, 73.997361°W, situated in Ulster County. ZIP code 12401, 12402. 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.
