Sunset Bay, New York Weather
Sunset Bay, 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 Sunset Bay, Chautauqua County.
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About Sunset Bay, New York
Sunset Bay unfolds along the eastern edge of the great lake, where the land dips with a gentle sigh towards the vast, rippling expanse of water. It lies 18.7 miles south-west of Hamburg, NY (from Hamburg, NY: bearing 236°T), and is situated 9.8 miles south-west of Evans. Here, the shoreline is a mosaic of polished stones and fine, sun-warmed sand, meeting the cool, clear depths in a constant, murmuring conversation. The air, carrying the clean scent of freshwater and distant pine, hangs with a palpable quietude, broken only by the cry of gulls and the rhythmic lapping of waves against the shore. Beyond the immediate waterfront, rolling hills, cloaked in a verdant tapestry of deciduous trees, rise in soft, undulating waves, their slopes dotted with the occasional weathered barn or cluster of farmhouses, remnants of a landscape shaped by both nature's hand and human endeavor. The light here, especially as the day wanes, possesses a peculiar, almost liquid quality, transforming the water's surface into a canvas of molten gold and deepening amethyst. The history of Sunset Bay is intrinsically tied to the fertile soil and the bountiful waters that have sustained it for generations. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of rich farmland and the strategic advantage of the lake, established a community built on hard work and a deep respect for the natural world. The local economy, once reliant on agriculture and fishing, now finds a steady pulse in tourism, drawing visitors who seek the tranquil beauty and recreational opportunities that Sunset Bay offers. The legacy of its past is evident in the enduring charm of its small-town core, where the pace of life feels measured and deliberate, allowing ample time for shared conversations on shaded porches and the simple appreciation of the changing seasons. Each year, the community celebrates its heritage with festivals that echo the traditions of its founding, fostering a sense of continuity and belonging that defines the unique character of Sunset Bay.
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| Location | Sunset Bay, Chautauqua County, New York |
| Coordinates | 42.563114°N, 79.133373°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 14081, 14136 |
| Area Code | 716 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Sunset Bay, New York Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Sunset Bay, 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 Sunset Bay includes coordinates 42.563114°N, 79.133373°W, situated in Chautauqua County. ZIP code 14081, 14136. Telephone area code: 716. 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.
