New Paltz, New York Weather
New Paltz, 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 New Paltz, Ulster County.
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About New Paltz, New York
New Paltz rests against the Shawangunk Ridge, a dramatic escarpment of quartz conglomerate that rises abruptly from the fertile valley floor. It lies 9.2 miles west-north-west of Poughkeepsie, NY (from Poughkeepsie, NY: bearing 291°T), and is situated 8.3 miles west-south-west of Hyde Park. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries the scent of pine needles warmed by the sun and the subtle sweetness of ripening apples from the surrounding orchards. To the east, the Wallkill River flows, its placid surface reflecting the shifting moods of the sky, while to the west, the ridge itself looms, a protective guardian cloaked in oak and hemlock, its sheer faces catching the light in a thousand fractured gleams. The landscape possesses a quiet strength, a sense of enduring natural beauty that has shaped the character of New Paltz for centuries. The history of New Paltz is deeply entwined with the Huguenot settlers who arrived in the late 17th century, seeking refuge and establishing a community built on hard work and religious freedom, a spirit that still resonates in the town's independent and forward-thinking populace. This legacy is preserved in the historic Huguenot Street, where stone houses stand as silent witnesses to generations of life. Today, the local economy thrives on a blend of agriculture, particularly apple orchards and vineyards that dot the valley, and the vibrant academic life centered around its well-regarded university, which infuses the town with a youthful energy and a spirit of intellectual curiosity. The town also serves as a gateway to the Shawangunk Ridge, drawing hikers, climbers, and nature enthusiasts to its famed Mohonk Preserve, where the whisper of wind through ancient trees and the vast expanse of the sky above offer a profound connection to the wild.
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| Location | New Paltz, Ulster County, New York |
| Coordinates | 41.747593°N, 74.08681°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 12561 |
| Area Code | 845 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This New Paltz, New York Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for New Paltz, 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 New Paltz includes coordinates 41.747593°N, 74.086810°W, situated in Ulster County. ZIP code 12561. 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.
