Port Jefferson, New York Weather
Port Jefferson, 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 Port Jefferson, Suffolk County.
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About Port Jefferson, New York
Port Jefferson breathes the salty tang of the Long Island Sound, its harbor a gentle curve against the northern shore. It lies 6.3 miles north-north-east of Centereach, NY (from Centereach, NY: bearing 15°T), and is situated 9.3 miles north-east of Smithtown. Rolling hills, softened by centuries of wind and weather, give way to the bustling waterfront, where weathered pilings stand sentinel over the water. The air here hums with a unique coastal melody – the cry of gulls, the distant thrum of ferries, the murmur of conversations drifting from open doorways. Sunlight, especially in the late afternoon, spills across the water in shimmering ribbons, catching the sails of pleasure craft and glinting off the polished brass of the harbor master's office. This is a place where history is not just remembered but felt in the very cobblestones beneath your feet. Once a vital hub for shipbuilding and whaling, Port Jefferson’s maritime legacy still echoes in its narrow, winding streets and the sturdy architecture that lines the waterfront. Today, the local economy thrives on a blend of tourism, ferry services connecting to Connecticut, and a vibrant array of shops and restaurants that draw visitors and residents alike. The Stony Brook University campus, a short drive inland, injects a youthful energy, while the charming village green remains the heart of community gatherings, a testament to Port Jefferson's enduring spirit.
Live animated radar for Port Jefferson and surroundings — RainViewer.
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| Location | Port Jefferson, Suffolk County, New York |
| Coordinates | 40.946488°N, 73.069273°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 11777 |
| Area Code | 516 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Port Jefferson, New York Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Port Jefferson, 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 Port Jefferson includes coordinates 40.946488°N, 73.069273°W, situated in Suffolk County. ZIP code 11777. 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.
