Potsdam, New York Weather
Potsdam, 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 Potsdam, St. Lawrence County.
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Soil conditions, frost risk and crop weather for Potsdam.
About Potsdam, New York
Potsdam rests in a valley where the Raquette River, a ribbon of cool, clear water, has shaped the land for millennia. It lies 88.1 miles west of Burlington, VT (from Burlington, VT: bearing 279°T), and is situated 9.1 miles south of Norfolk. Rolling hills, cloaked in a deep green during summer and a fiery brilliance in autumn, rise gently from the riverbanks, their slopes often dotted with the weathered grey of barns and farmsteads. The air here, especially in the early morning or late afternoon, carries a crispness that speaks of proximity to the Adirondack wilderness, a subtle scent of pine and damp earth mingling with the fainter perfume of blooming fields. The character of Potsdam is one of quiet resilience, a place where the enduring strength of nature is mirrored in the steady, unpretentious lives of its people. The history of Potsdam is deeply entwined with its agricultural heritage and the educational institutions that have grown to define its modern spirit. For generations, the fertile river valley sustained a thriving farming community, and remnants of that era can still be seen in the stone walls that trace old property lines and the sturdy, timeless architecture of its older buildings. The presence of Clarkson University and the State University of New York at Potsdam has infused the area with a youthful energy, a constant influx of new ideas and vibrant life that contrasts with the deep roots of its past. This blend creates a unique local economy, where the traditions of agriculture and small industry find a contemporary echo in research, innovation, and the arts, all set against the backdrop of the ever-present, life-giving Raquette River.
Live animated radar for Potsdam and surroundings — RainViewer.
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| Location | Potsdam, St. Lawrence County, New York |
| Coordinates | 44.66978°N, 74.981308°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 13676, 13699 |
| Area Code | 315 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Potsdam, New York Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Potsdam, 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 Potsdam includes coordinates 44.669780°N, 74.981308°W, situated in St. Lawrence County. ZIP code 13676, 13699. Telephone area code: 315. 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.
