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Riverhead

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Location & Surroundings

Riverhead is a town in New York, United States with 13,299 inhabitants, at 4 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Calverton, 7 km to the west. The national capital Washington is about 435 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is The Francis S Gabreski Airport, 9 km away.

Also known as: リバーヘッド · Occapogue · A-que-bogue

Overview

Riverhead is census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York.

It is located in Suffolk County, United States.

The population is about 14,993 (2020).

It covers about 40 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 4 metre.

Also known as: Riverhead , NY

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Basic Data

  • Country United States
  • Located in Suffolk County
  • Area 40 square kilometre
  • Type seat of a second-order administrative division (PPLA2)

Geography

  • Coordinates
    40° 55' 1" N, 72° 39' 43" W
  • Elevation 4 m (DEM: 6 m)
  • Timezone America/New_York
  • Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 13,299
  • Pop. Density 2,197 p/km²
  • Built-up 29.1%
  • Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
  • Currency Dollar (USD)
  • Phone Prefix +1

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Alternate Names

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リバーヘッド
Occapogue
A-que-bogue

Weather in Riverhead

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Riverhead, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 18.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.5 to 18.7 C, max wind 7.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 437 W/m2.

Temperature
18.1 C
Wind
4.9 m/s NW (307 deg)
Humidity
79 %
Pressure
1,010.1 hPa
Clouds
16 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
Hour Temp (C) Wind (m/s) Dir (deg) RH (%) Pressure (hPa) Precip (step/total mm) Clouds (%) Solar (W/m2) UV-B (W/m2)
NOW 18.1 4.9 307 79 1,010.1 - / 0.00 16 0.0 n/a
6h 16.5 3.5 356 85 1,013.1 0.00 / 0.00 4 0.0 n/a
12h 16.6 4.1 108 87 1,015.8 0.00 / 0.00 3 7.4 n/a
18h 18.7 5.1 160 81 1,014.2 0.01 / 0.01 19 436.7 n/a
Tomorrow 18.3 7.5 201 88 1,012.7 0.00 / 0.00 6 211.2 n/a
30h 18.8 7.5 224 87 1,010.8 0.90 / 0.90 0 0.0 n/a
36h 18.7 6.2 245 88 1,011.0 0.00 / 0.04 0 7.3 n/a
42h 21.9 6.4 265 73 1,010.8 0.02 / 0.07 85 492.3 n/a
Thursday 20.3 6.2 302 75 1,013.3 0.00 / 0.00 89 160.6 n/a
54h 15.3 7.6 344 69 1,017.6 0.00 / 0.00 99 0.0 n/a
60h 13.2 6.9 6 71 1,021.7 0.00 / 0.00 8 7.1 n/a
66h 15.6 3.9 31 50 1,022.6 0.00 / 0.00 3 517.2 n/a
Friday 14.1 4.7 141 61 1,022.4 0.00 / 0.00 4 222.7 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-13 00:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Riverhead?
Now 18.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.5 to 18.7 C, max wind 7.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 437 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Riverhead today?
Sunrise around 06:58 and sunset around 18:14 (local time). Day length about 11h 16m.
What is the local time in Riverhead?
Local time is 07:16. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Riverhead?
Riverhead is a seat of a second-order administrative division.
How many people live in Riverhead?
Population about 13,299.
What is the elevation of Riverhead?
Elevation about 4 m. DEM 6 m.
Where is Riverhead located?
It is at 40.91704, -72.66204 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Riverhead in?
It is in United States.

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Last updated 2017-05-23
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