Merrick, New York Weather
Merrick, 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 Merrick, Nassau County.
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About Merrick, New York
Merrick, a residential jewel on Long Island's South Shore, unfurls under a sky that often carries the salty tang of the Atlantic, a subtle, ever-present reminder of its coastal embrace. It lies 1.7 miles east-north-east of Freeport, NY (from Freeport, NY: bearing 78°T), and is situated 7.6 miles south-east of North Hempstead. Gentle slopes, punctuated by mature trees whose leaves rustle in the sea breeze, give way to well-tended lawns and the quiet hum of suburban life. The air here, particularly in the late afternoon, can shimmer with a diffused golden light, softening the edges of the tidy neighborhoods and lending a peaceful character to the landscape. Creeks and channels, remnants of tidal marshes, meander through the periphery, their still waters reflecting the muted blues and greys of the changing sky, offering a counterpoint to the orderly streets. The history of Merrick is deeply entwined with the agricultural past of Long Island, its fertile soil once yielding crops before the post-war boom transformed it into the desirable residential enclave it is today. The local economy, while no longer dominated by farming, retains a vibrant commercial heart along Merrick Avenue, where a diverse array of shops and restaurants cater to the daily needs of its residents. This thoroughfare acts as a communal artery, its sidewalks alive with the unhurried pace of people going about their errands, a modern echo of the thoroughfares that once connected smaller hamlets. Merrick is also known for its excellent school system, a draw for families, and its proximity to the expansive Jones Beach State Park, a sprawling natural playground that offers a wilder, more elemental beauty just a short drive away.
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| Location | Merrick, Nassau County, New York |
| Coordinates | 40.66288°N, 73.551516°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 11566 |
| Area Code | 516 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Merrick, New York Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Merrick, 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 Merrick includes coordinates 40.662880°N, 73.551516°W, situated in Nassau County. ZIP code 11566. 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. 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.
