Uniondale, New York Weather
Uniondale, 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 Uniondale, Nassau County.
Tides, marine forecast and fishing conditions near Uniondale. Tide source:
Full aviation weather for Uniondale is published on the Republic Airport (KFRG) page, 15 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 Uniondale 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 Uniondale: John F. Kennedy International Airport (KJFK) 17 km · LaGuardia Airport (KLGA) 25 km · Westchester County Airport (KHPN) 42 km · Long Island MacArthur Airport (KISP) 43 km · Teterboro Airport (KTEB) 43 km
Conditions reported at KFRG describe the airfield itself. Weather 15 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Uniondale specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Uniondale, New York
Uniondale sprawls across a landscape of gentle, rolling terrain, a mosaic of well-tended lawns and mature trees that soften the edges of its suburban character. It lies 1.4 miles east-south-east of Hempstead, NY (from Hempstead, NY: bearing 107°T), and is situated 4.2 miles south-east of North Hempstead. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a faint, salty tang, a whisper of the Atlantic's proximity, and the light often seems to pool in golden puddles on the asphalt, a temporary grace before the streetlights begin their steady hum. Wide avenues, lined with a mix of modest homes and more imposing residences, connect a network of smaller streets, each with its own subtle cadence, where the distant sound of children's laughter can still cut through the everyday drone of traffic. The land itself, fertile and well-watered, supports a verdant growth that lends a sense of enduring vitality to Uniondale, even as the concrete and asphalt assert their dominance. The history of Uniondale is one of transformation, from its agrarian roots to its present-day role as a vibrant hub within Nassau County. Once farmland, the area saw significant development in the mid-20th century, attracting a diverse population drawn by opportunity and the promise of suburban life. Today, its economy is a blend, with a strong service sector supporting the needs of its residents, and the presence of Hofstra University imbues Uniondale with a youthful energy and intellectual pulse. The Nassau Coliseum, a landmark venue, has long been a focal point for entertainment and sports, drawing crowds and contributing to the locality's dynamic spirit. This blend of residential quietude and accessible cultural and educational institutions defines the unique character of Uniondale.
Live animated radar for Uniondale 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 | Uniondale, Nassau County, New York |
| Coordinates | 40.700379°N, 73.592906°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 11553, 11555, 11556, 11549 |
| Area Code | 516 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Uniondale, New York Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Uniondale, 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 Uniondale includes coordinates 40.700379°N, 73.592906°W, situated in Nassau County. ZIP code 11553, 11555, 11556, 11549. Telephone area code: 516. 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.
