Massapequa, New York Weather
Massapequa, New York — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast for Massapequa, Nassau County.
Tides, marine forecast and fishing conditions near Massapequa. Tide source:
Full aviation weather for Massapequa is published on the Republic Airport (KFRG) page, 7 km away. It carries the current METAR decoded into plain language — surface wind, visibility, cloud layers and ceiling, temperature and dewpoint, and altimeter setting — alongside the raw observation as transmitted. 6 airfields within reach of Massapequa have their own pages, listed below.
The Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is shown across its full validity period, with each change group broken out so you can see when conditions are expected to shift. Flight category is derived automatically — VFR, MVFR, IFR or LIFR — from reported ceiling and visibility, with runway details and field elevation alongside. Observations update roughly hourly and forecasts several times a day.
Other airports near Massapequa: John F. Kennedy International Airport (KJFK) 26 km · Long Island MacArthur Airport (KISP) 34 km · LaGuardia Airport (KLGA) 35 km · Westchester County Airport (KHPN) 47 km · Teterboro Airport (KTEB) 53 km
Conditions reported at KFRG describe the airfield itself. Weather 7 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Massapequa specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Massapequa, New York
Massapequa lies as a verdant stretch of Long Island's South Shore, its landscape a gentle embrace of suburban comfort interwoven with the subtle murmur of coastal life. It lies 3.8 miles south-east of Levittown, NY (from Levittown, NY: bearing 146°T), and is situated 9.9 miles east-south-east of North Hempstead. Here, the land slopes with a quiet acquiescence towards the Great South Bay, its terrain a mosaic of manicured lawns, mature oak and maple trees that offer a dappled shade in the summer heat, and the occasional whisper of salt marsh grasses reaching towards the water's edge. The air itself carries a distinct tang, a blend of damp earth and distant brine, especially noticeable on a late afternoon when the sun, sinking low, casts a buttery glow across the rooftops and the stillness of the many residential streets. This is a place where the rhythm of daily life is often measured by the school bus’s rumble and the contented hum of lawnmowers, a steady, unpretentious pulse that beats at the heart of Massapequa. The history of Massapequa is deeply entwined with the Shinnecock people, who first inhabited these fertile lands, their legacy subtly present in the very contours of the terrain. Later, as European settlers arrived, the area developed, its economy shifting from agriculture to a more suburban character that defines much of Massapequa today. The proximity to the Great South Bay has always been a defining feature, influencing its development and offering a gateway to the barrier beaches that protect its shores. While not a hub of heavy industry, Massapequa thrives on a robust local economy, supported by its many businesses and its appeal as a desirable residential community, drawing families with its reputable school districts and its accessible, unhurried pace. The presence of local parks and the allure of the bayfront provide cherished gathering places, where the spirit of Massapequa finds its quiet expression, a blend of everyday practicality and a deep, abiding connection to the natural beauty of its surroundings.
Live animated radar for Massapequa and surroundings — RainViewer.
NOAA GOES-16 GEOCOLOR — live animated loop updated every 10 minutes. Shows cloud cover, storm systems and weather patterns across the continental US.
Source: NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East · Public domain · Auto-updates on page reload
| Location | Massapequa, Nassau County, New York |
| Coordinates | 40.680656°N, 73.474291°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 11758 |
| Area Code | 516 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Massapequa, New York Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Massapequa, New York, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Aviation weather — live METAR observations and TAF forecasts — is published separately on the pages for the nearest reporting airports, linked from the aviation section above. 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 Massapequa includes coordinates 40.680656°N, 73.474291°W, situated in Nassau County. ZIP code 11758. Telephone area code: 516. Timezone: Eastern Time (America/New_York).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. 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.
