Laurel, New York Weather
Laurel, 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 Laurel, Suffolk County.
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About Laurel, New York
Laurel unfurls itself along the North Fork of Long Island's eastern reaches, a place where the land breathes a salty, pine-scented air. It lies 6.4 miles north-east of Riverhead, NY (from Riverhead, NY: bearing 55°T), and is situated 9.7 miles south-west of Southold. The terrain here is a gentle yielding, a soft roll of glacial moraines that cradle pockets of dense woodland and open fields, their edges softened by the encroaching whisper of tidal creeks and inlets. The sky above Laurel often wears a luminous, watery hue, especially as the sun dips, casting long, indigo shadows across the low-lying marshes and the weathered shingles of its older homes. This is a landscape that feels both grounded and ephemeral, where the scent of damp earth mingles with the briny tang of the Peconic Bay, a constant reminder of the water's proximity. The history of Laurel is deeply entwined with the bounty of its surrounding waters and fertile soil. Once a vital hub for farming and fishing, particularly known for its oyster beds and vineyards that still dot the landscape, the local economy now balances these traditions with a growing appreciation for its natural beauty. The remnants of its agricultural past are visible in the sprawling vineyards and the occasional weathered barn, a quiet testament to generations of hard work. While the pace of life in Laurel is generally unhurried, a sense of quiet industriousness persists, particularly in the small businesses that cater to both residents and the seasonal influx of visitors drawn to the region's vineyards, farm stands, and the serene, watery vistas that define this corner of Suffolk County.
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| Location | Laurel, Suffolk County, New York |
| Coordinates | 40.969544°N, 72.562034°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 11948 |
| Area Code | 914, 845 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Laurel, New York Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Laurel, 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 Laurel includes coordinates 40.969544°N, 72.562034°W, situated in Suffolk County. ZIP code 11948. Telephone area code: 914, 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.
