Riverhead, New York Weather
Riverhead, 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 Riverhead, Suffolk County.
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About Riverhead, New York
Riverhead, where the Peconic River begins its eastward journey to the sea, possesses a landscape of gentle slopes and fertile plains, a place where the air often carries the briny tang of distant ocean and the sweet perfume of ripening crops. It lies 13.4 miles north-east of Shirley, NY (from Shirley, NY: bearing 53°T), and is situated 8.2 miles west-north-west of Hampton Bays. The sky here seems to stretch further, a pale blue canvas punctuated by the slow drift of cumulus clouds, a quiet testament to the flatlands that define much of the terrain. Broad fields, sometimes golden with grain or emerald with young growth, meet the fringes of woodlands, their edges softened by the hazy light of late afternoon. The town itself, a collection of sturdy buildings and wide streets, feels grounded, unpretentious, a place that has weathered seasons and generations with a quiet resilience. The history of Riverhead is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of its surroundings and its strategic position as a gateway to the eastern end of Long Island. For centuries, this land has yielded its harvest, from potatoes and corn to the more delicate fruits and vegetables that grace the region's tables, a legacy that continues to shape the local economy through farms and roadside stands. The presence of the Peconic River, a vital artery for commerce in earlier times and now a scenic waterway, has always been central to Riverhead's identity, drawing fishermen and boaters alike. More recently, the town has become a hub for retail and services, its commercial centers bustling with a steady flow of life that contrasts with the serene beauty of the surrounding countryside, yet still retaining a palpable connection to its agrarian roots.
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| Location | Riverhead, Suffolk County, New York |
| Coordinates | 40.917044°N, 72.66204°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 11901 |
| Area Code | 914, 845 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Riverhead, New York Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Riverhead, 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 Riverhead includes coordinates 40.917044°N, 72.662040°W, situated in Suffolk County. ZIP code 11901. Telephone area code: 914, 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.
