Pekin, 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, soil and crop conditions for Pekin, Niagara County.
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Pekin rests on land that gently slopes towards the broad, deep currents of the Niagara River, a place where the air often carries the damp, mineral scent of the Great Lakes. It lies 9.0 miles north of North Tonawanda, NY (from North Tonawanda, NY: bearing 353°T), and is situated 9.8 miles west of Lockport. Fields of corn and soybeans stretch towards horizons often softened by the hazy luminescence of northern sunlight, their emerald and gold hues shifting with the seasons. The terrain here is a quiet study in horizontality, a vastness that invites the eye to sweep across the cultivated plains, broken only by the occasional cluster of stately oaks or the weathered clapboard of a farmhouse. The sky above Pekin is a generous canvas, particularly in the twilight hours when the fading sun bleeds hues of rose and lavender across the western expanse, casting long, languid shadows that seem to deepen the very soul of the land. The history of Pekin is intimately tied to the fertile soil and the strategic importance of the nearby river, a lifeline for trade and sustenance since its earliest days. Once a vibrant hub for agricultural commerce, the legacy of its farming roots still defines the local economy, with orchards laden with apples and cherries dotting the landscape, their bounty often finding its way to roadside stands and regional markets. While the grander industries of the past may have receded, a resilient spirit endures, a quiet determination reflected in the well-tended properties and the friendly nods exchanged between neighbors. The distinct character of Pekin is etched not in grand monuments, but in the subtle hum of daily life, the enduring connection to the cycles of the earth, and the shared memory of generations who have called this tranquil corner of Niagara County home.
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| Location | Pekin, Niagara County, New York |
| Coordinates | 43.168389°N, 78.885039°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 13144, 14130 |
| Area Code | 315, 716 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Pekin, 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 Pekin includes coordinates 43.168389°N, 78.885039°W, situated in Niagara County. ZIP code 13144, 14130. Telephone area code: 315, 716. 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.