Rhinecliff, New York Weather
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About Rhinecliff, New York
Rhinecliff unfolds as a quiet sentinel along the eastern bank of the Hudson River, its landscape a gentle rise from the water's edge, cloaked in the verdant hush of deciduous trees that shed their leaves in a magnificent autumnal fire. It lies 15.2 miles north of Poughkeepsie, NY (from Poughkeepsie, NY: bearing 354°T), and is situated 2.4 miles east-south-east of Kingston. The air here carries a distinct coolness, a perpetual whisper from the broad river, mingling with the scent of damp earth and pine needles that cling to the well-worn paths. Cobblestone vestiges, softened by decades of rain and sun, hint at a past more traversed, while the enduring presence of grand, older homes, their porches wide enough to embrace a summer breeze, speaks of a settled, enduring character. The river itself, a vast, flowing artery, dictates the very breath of Rhinecliff, its shifting moods reflected in the subtle changes of light that paint the sky from dawn's pale blush to the deep indigo of twilight, a canvas ever-changing. The storied history of Rhinecliff is inextricably bound to the river it calls home, a crucial point of passage and commerce for centuries, its name echoing the grand Rhine of Europe. Once a bustling ferry landing, it facilitated the connection between the burgeoning settlements on either side of the majestic Hudson, a vital cog in the region's early development. The local economy, though now more focused on the quietude of residential life and the charm of its historic architecture, still retains echoes of its industrial past, with remnants of old mills and warehouses standing as stoic reminders. The presence of the Rhinecliff train station, a graceful, historic structure, continues this legacy of connection, a tangible link to the wider world that still draws commuters and visitors alike, who come to experience the palpable sense of peace that pervades this distinctive riverside hamlet.
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| Location | Rhinecliff, Dutchess County, New York |
| Coordinates | 41.919537°N, 73.951248°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 12574, 12572 |
| Area Code | 845 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Rhinecliff, New York Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Rhinecliff, 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 Rhinecliff includes coordinates 41.919537°N, 73.951248°W, situated in Dutchess County. ZIP code 12574, 12572. 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. 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.
