Saranac, New York Weather
Saranac, 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 Saranac, Clinton County.
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Soil conditions, frost risk and crop weather for Saranac.
About Saranac, New York
Saranac lies cradled by the rolling foothills that precede the formidable Adirondack Mountains, a landscape where dense forests of pine and spruce give way to the gentle, open fields of northern New York. It lies 28.8 miles west-north-west of Burlington, VT (from Burlington, VT: bearing 295°T), and is situated 4.9 miles south-south-west of Dannemora. The air here carries a crisp, invigorating chill, particularly in the mornings, a testament to its northerly latitude, and the sky often stretches wide and an astonishing blue, broken only by the slow drift of cumulus clouds. Rivers, clear and cold, wind through the terrain, their waters reflecting the verdant growth that crowds their banks, while the underlying geology, a mix of ancient rock and glacial till, shapes the very contours of the land, creating a sense of rugged, unpretentious beauty. This is a place where the natural world asserts its presence, not with dramatic pronouncements, but with a quiet, enduring strength. The history of Saranac is intertwined with the logging and quarrying industries that once fueled its growth, leaving behind remnants of a hardworking past in the sturdy, weathered buildings that still line its main thoroughfares. The local economy, while diversified, retains a strong connection to the land, with agriculture and tourism playing significant roles, drawing visitors to the area's natural splendor and its burgeoning arts scene. Generations have come and gone, their lives shaped by the seasons and the steady, unhurried rhythm of rural life, fostering a distinct character that values resilience and a deep appreciation for the surrounding wilderness. The legacy of those who first settled here, seeking both sustenance and sanctuary, is palpable in the enduring spirit of Saranac, a spirit that continues to find its voice in the quiet hum of everyday life.
Live animated radar for Saranac and surroundings — RainViewer.
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| Location | Saranac, Clinton County, New York |
| Coordinates | 44.651432°N, 73.743475°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 12981 |
| Area Code | 845 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Saranac, New York Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Saranac, 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 Saranac includes coordinates 44.651432°N, 73.743475°W, situated in Clinton County. ZIP code 12981. 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.
