North Babylon, New York Weather
North Babylon, 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 North Babylon, Suffolk County.
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About North Babylon, New York
North Babylon unfolds as a suburban tapestry woven with the gentle hum of Long Island life. It lies 1.1 miles north-west of West Islip, NY (from West Islip, NY: bearing 311°T), and is situated 5.9 miles west of Islip. Its landscape is a study in verdant tranquility, a mosaic of modest homes with manicured lawns, punctuated by pockets of mature trees whose branches arch over quiet streets. The terrain here is generally flat, a characteristic of its coastal plain setting, though subtle undulations offer a pleasing visual rhythm to the residential blocks. The air, especially in the late afternoon, often carries the faint, salty tang of the Great South Bay, a constant reminder of the watery expanse that defines the southern edge of Suffolk County. Sunlight, when it filters through the canopy of maples and oaks, casts a dappled, almost ethereal glow on the sidewalks, lending a serene quality to the everyday comings and goings of its residents. The history of North Babylon is intrinsically linked to the development of Long Island’s South Shore, evolving from agricultural roots into a thriving residential community. Its economy, once buoyed by local farms and small businesses, now largely reflects the broader suburban economic patterns of the region, with many residents commuting to New York City or working in the surrounding commercial hubs. A notable feature of the area is its proximity to the Great South Bay, providing access to recreational activities like boating and fishing, and contributing to the distinctive character of life in North Babylon. The presence of the Bay Shore Marina, just to the south, serves as a focal point for water-based activities, hinting at a past when this coastline was a more direct artery of commerce and connection.
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| Location | North Babylon, Suffolk County, New York |
| Coordinates | 40.716488°N, 73.321786°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 11704, 11703 |
| Area Code | 516 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This North Babylon, New York Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for North Babylon, 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 North Babylon includes coordinates 40.716488°N, 73.321786°W, situated in Suffolk County. ZIP code 11704, 11703. 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.
