West Elmira, New York Weather
West Elmira, 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 West Elmira, Chemung County.
Tides, marine forecast and fishing conditions near West Elmira. Tide source:
Full aviation weather for West Elmira is published on the Elmira Corning Regional Airport (KELM) page, 10 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. 5 airfields within reach of West Elmira 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 West Elmira: Corning Painted Post Airport (K7N1) 25 km · Bradford County Airport (KN27) 50 km · Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (KITH) 56 km · Grand Canyon Regional Airport (KN38) 60 km
Conditions reported at KELM describe the airfield itself. Weather 10 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at West Elmira specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About West Elmira, New York
West Elmira unfolds along the southern bank of the Chemung River, a place where the broad, green expanse of the river valley meets the rolling, tree-clad hills that define the southern tier of New York. It lies 2.1 miles west-south-west of Elmira, NY (from Elmira, NY: bearing 247°T), and is situated 6.3 miles south-south-west of Horseheads. The air here, especially after a spring rain, carries the scent of damp earth and the subtle sweetness of blooming wildflowers, a perfume that mingles with the fainter, metallic tang of distant industry. The landscape is a study in gentle slopes, fields of corn and soybeans stretching towards the horizon, punctuated by clusters of mature oaks and maples that offer a dappled shade in the summer heat. The character of West Elmira is one of quiet endurance, a place that has seen the ebb and flow of seasons and economies, its houses often displaying a sturdy, unpretentious architecture that speaks of practicality and a connection to the land. Historically, West Elmira's fortunes have been tied to the Chemung River and the industries that have sprung up along its banks. The area saw early settlement driven by the fertile soil and the river’s potential for transport, later developing into a hub for manufacturing and commerce. While the echoes of its industrial past can still be felt in the brickwork of older buildings and the occasional railway spur, the local economy today leans towards a more diversified base, with healthcare and retail playing significant roles, alongside a persistent agricultural presence. A notable aspect of West Elmira is its deep connection to the wider Chemung County community, often acting as a vital residential and commercial extension of the larger urban center across the river, yet retaining its own distinct identity, a quality that manifests in the enduring spirit of its residents.
Live animated radar for West Elmira 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.
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| Location | West Elmira, Chemung County, New York |
| Coordinates | 42.07813°N, 76.845236°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 14905, 14903 |
| Area Code | 607 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This West Elmira, New York Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for West Elmira, 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 West Elmira includes coordinates 42.078130°N, 76.845236°W, situated in Chemung County. ZIP code 14905, 14903. Telephone area code: 607. 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.
