Scotia, New York Weather
Scotia, New York — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast for Scotia, Schenectady County.
Tides, marine forecast and fishing conditions near Scotia. Tide source:
Full aviation weather for Scotia is published on the Schenectady County Airport (KSCH) page, 4 km away. It carries the current METAR decoded into plain language — surface wind, visibility, cloud layers and ceiling, temperature and dewpoint, and altimeter setting — alongside the raw observation as transmitted. 6 airfields within reach of Scotia have their own pages, listed below.
The Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is shown across its full validity period, with each change group broken out so you can see when conditions are expected to shift. Flight category is derived automatically — VFR, MVFR, IFR or LIFR — from reported ceiling and visibility, with runway details and field elevation alongside. Observations update roughly hourly and forecasts several times a day.
Other airports near Scotia: Albany International Airport (KALB) 16 km · Saratoga County Airport (K5B2) 26 km · Fulton County Airport (KNY0) 35 km · Garnseys Airport (KB04) 41 km · Heber Airpark (K30) 48 km
Conditions reported at KSCH describe the airfield itself. Weather 4 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Scotia specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Scotia, New York
Scotia rests on the Mohawk River's northern bank, a place where the land gently slopes toward the water, its terrain a soft, forgiving green. It lies 1.5 miles north-west of Schenectady, NY (from Schenectady, NY: bearing 304°T), and is situated 8.8 miles north-north-west of Guilderland. The air here, especially in the early morning mist that clings to the riverbanks, carries the damp, earthy scent of the Northeast's deciduous forests, a fragrance laced with the faint, metallic tang of industry that has long since faded. Mature oaks and maples, their branches thick with the weight of seasons, line the streets, their leaves a riot of color in autumn, a hushed, somber brown in winter. The sky overhead, a vast canvas of shifting grays and blues, often feels close, particularly after a rain, when the pavement gleams with a slick, obsidian sheen. The very character of Scotia is one of quiet resilience, a place that has seen its share of change but retains a grounded, unpretentious grace. This stretch of the Mohawk was once a vital artery for trade and transportation, a history that whispers through Scotia's streets and the enduring presence of the Adirondack Railroad tracks that still bisect the town. The early economy here was deeply tied to the river and the mills that sprang up along its banks, the hum of machinery a constant soundtrack for generations. Later, the burgeoning aviation industry, notably the General Electric plant that became a cornerstone of local employment, reshaped Scotia's identity, drawing workers and families to its embrace. While the grand industrial age has receded, a pragmatic spirit persists; small businesses, local eateries, and the quiet diligence of residents continue to sustain the town's livelihood, a testament to the enduring strength of a community built on hard work and a deep connection to its land.
Live animated radar for Scotia and surroundings — RainViewer.
NOAA GOES-16 GEOCOLOR — live animated loop updated every 10 minutes. Shows cloud cover, storm systems and weather patterns across the continental US.
Source: NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East · Public domain · Auto-updates on page reload
| Location | Scotia, Schenectady County, New York |
| Coordinates | 42.826465°N, 73.964292°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 12302 |
| Area Code | 518 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Scotia, New York Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Scotia, New York, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Aviation weather — live METAR observations and TAF forecasts — is published separately on the pages for the nearest reporting airports, linked from the aviation section above. 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 Scotia includes coordinates 42.826465°N, 73.964292°W, situated in Schenectady County. ZIP code 12302. Telephone area code: 518. Timezone: Eastern Time (America/New_York).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. 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.
