Newcomb, New York Weather
Newcomb, 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, soil and crop conditions for Newcomb, Essex County.
Tides, marine forecast and fishing conditions near Newcomb. Tide source:
Full aviation weather for Newcomb is published on the Lake Placid Airport (KLKP) page, 37 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. 2 airfields within reach of Newcomb 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 Newcomb: Adirondack Regional Airport (KSLK) 46 km
Conditions reported at KLKP describe the airfield itself. Weather 37 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Newcomb specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
Soil conditions, frost risk and crop weather for Newcomb.
About Newcomb, New York
Newcomb is a place where the Adirondack Mountains begin to assert their dominion, a landscape sculpted by ancient glaciers and cloaked in dense, evergreen forests. It lies 49.3 miles north-west of Queensbury, NY (from Queensbury, NY: bearing 326°T), and is situated 14.0 miles north-north-east of Indian Lake. The air here, particularly in the crisp mornings that precede the sun's full climb, carries the sharp, clean scent of pine needles and damp earth, a bracing perfume that settles deep in the lungs. Rolling hills, cloaked in a vibrant green during the warmer months and then a fiery tapestry of ochre and crimson in autumn, give way to the dark, serene waters of lakes and the winding pathways of rivers. The terrain itself feels substantial, a solid presence that has weathered countless seasons, and the very light seems to filter through the towering trees with a softened, almost reverent quality. This quiet corner of Essex County has a history intertwined with the logging industry that once echoed through these valleys, a legacy still visible in the weathered barns and the enduring spirit of its inhabitants. While the grand lumber operations have largely faded, the connection to the land remains, a subtle undercurrent in the local economy, which now finds its footing in tourism, outdoor recreation, and the careful stewardship of its natural resources. The presence of the Newcomb Center for Environmental Studies hints at a forward-looking perspective, an acknowledgment of the ecological significance of this region. Small, independent businesses dot the landscape, their signs weathered by the elements, offering a glimpse into a way of life that values resilience and a deep understanding of the rhythms of the wild. Newcomb, in its understated way, offers a powerful connection to the untamed heart of the Adirondacks.
Live animated radar for Newcomb 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 | Newcomb, Essex County, New York |
| Coordinates | 43.969507°N, 74.164595°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 12852, 12879 |
| Area Code | 845 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Newcomb, New York Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Newcomb, 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 Newcomb includes coordinates 43.969507°N, 74.164595°W, situated in Essex County. ZIP code 12852, 12879. 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. 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.
