Wanakah, New York Weather
Wanakah, 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 Wanakah, Erie County.
Tides, marine forecast and fishing conditions near Wanakah. Tide source:
Full aviation weather for Wanakah is published on the Buffalo Niagara International Airport (KBUF) page, 26 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 Wanakah 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 Wanakah: Buffalo Lancaster Regional Airport (KBQR) 31 km · Niagara Falls International Airport (KIAG) 40 km · Chautauqua County-Dunkirk Airport (KDKK) 41 km · North Buffalo Suburban Airport (K0G0) 43 km · Arcade Tri County Airport (KD23) 44 km
Conditions reported at KBUF describe the airfield itself. Weather 26 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Wanakah specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Wanakah, New York
Wanakah unfolds along the eastern edge of Lake Erie, a place where the land gently slopes towards the immense blue expanse. It lies 4.3 miles west-north-west of Hamburg, NY (from Hamburg, NY: bearing 299°T), and is situated 9.8 miles south of Buffalo. The air here carries the distinct, briny tang of the Great Lake, a constant companion that softens the sharp edges of the north country climate. Mature trees, their branches heavy with the memory of countless seasons, cast dappled shadows across quiet streets, and the occasional glimpse of water between houses hints at the broad, powerful presence of the lake. The terrain itself, a low-lying plain shaped by ancient glacial forces, offers broad vistas and a sense of unhurried permanence, where the sky feels expansive and the horizon a constant invitation. The story of Wanakah is intrinsically tied to the bounty and challenges of its lakeside setting. Originally a stretch of fertile land, its early economy was shaped by agriculture, with farmers cultivating the rich soil that yielded abundant crops. Later, the proximity to the lake transformed its character, fostering a connection to maritime life and the burgeoning industries that sprang up along the shore. Wanakah’s development was also influenced by the recreational allure of Lake Erie, attracting families and visitors who came to enjoy its beaches and the refreshing lake breezes. Today, while the echo of its past agricultural roots remains, Wanakah thrives as a residential community, a place where the rhythm of daily life is set by the changing seasons and the enduring presence of the great lake.
Live animated radar for Wanakah 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 | Wanakah, Erie County, New York |
| Coordinates | 42.74617°N, 78.90309°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 14075 |
| Area Code | 716 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Wanakah, New York Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Wanakah, 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 Wanakah includes coordinates 42.746170°N, 78.903090°W, situated in Erie County. ZIP code 14075. 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. 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.
