Valley Stream, New York Weather
Valley Stream, 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 for Valley Stream, Nassau County.
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About Valley Stream, New York
Valley Stream unfolds across a landscape shaped by glacial deposits, a gently rolling terrain that belies its proximity to the vast Atlantic. It lies 2.5 miles south of Elmont, NY (from Elmont, NY: bearing 175°T), and is situated 7.5 miles south-east of Queens. The air here, particularly in the lingering hours of daylight, carries a faint, salty tang, a whisper of the ocean that influences the very character of the place. Mature trees, their branches reaching wide like outstretched arms, line wide avenues, casting dappled shadows on well-tended lawns and modest homes. The rhythm of everyday life in Valley Stream is that of a community deeply rooted, where the hum of distant traffic is a constant, yet not an overwhelming, presence. The history of Valley Stream is intricately linked to the development of Long Island, a story of agricultural roots gradually giving way to suburban growth. Originally part of the Hempstead Plains, a vast grassland that once dominated the western edge of the island, the area saw its transformation begin in earnest with the advent of the railroad, connecting its burgeoning population to the opportunities of New York City. Today, Valley Stream's economy thrives on a diverse mix of local businesses, from family-owned shops that have been fixtures for generations to newer enterprises catering to a modern clientele. The presence of the Meadowmere Park, a verdant oasis offering respite and recreation, speaks to a community that values its green spaces, a quiet testament to its enduring appeal.
Live animated radar for Valley Stream and surroundings — RainViewer.
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| Location | Valley Stream, Nassau County, New York |
| Coordinates | 40.66427°N, 73.708464°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 11580, 11581, 11582 |
| Area Code | 516 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Valley Stream, New York Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Valley Stream, 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 Valley Stream includes coordinates 40.664270°N, 73.708464°W, situated in Nassau County. ZIP code 11580, 11581, 11582. 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.
