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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.
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| 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 | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
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, 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 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. 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.