Location & Surroundings
Wakefield is a city in New York, United States with 52,201 inhabitants, at 45 m elevation. The national capital Washington is about 350 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Evers Seaplane Base, 7 km away.
Overview
Wakefield is section of the northern borough of the Bronx in New York City.
It is located in The Bronx, United States.
It covers about 0.99 square mile.
Also known as: Wakefield, Bronx
Media
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in The Bronx
- Area 0.99 square mile
- Type section of populated place (PPLX)
Geography
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Coordinates
40° 53' 52" N, 73° 51' 8" W
- Elevation 45 m (DEM: 52 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Population 52,201
- Pop. Density 18,663 p/km²
- Built-up 42.2%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:15
- Sunrise 07:11
- Sunset 18:09
- Day length 10 h 58 min
Nearby
Weather in Wakefield
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Wakefield, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 11.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.7 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 9.1 to 20.3 C, max wind 5.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 488 W/m2.
Temperature
11.6 C
Wind
4.7 m/s N (8 deg)
Humidity
58 %
Pressure
1,022.9 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 11.6 | 4.7 | 8 | 58 | 1,022.9 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.3 | 5.3 | 30 | 32 | 1,022.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 487.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 14.5 | 5.0 | 7 | 50 | 1,024.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 211.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 10.9 | 5.3 | 24 | 61 | 1,024.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 9.1 | 5.5 | 34 | 61 | 1,025.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 4.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.1 | 5.7 | 34 | 35 | 1,021.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 464.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 13.3 | 5.5 | 25 | 47 | 1,019.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 157.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 10.0 | 4.8 | 11 | 56 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 9.9 | 5.9 | 1 | 50 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 3.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.7 | 7.2 | 358 | 34 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 474.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 14.5 | 4.0 | 1 | 50 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 203.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 10.3 | 5.4 | 7 | 57 | 1,022.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 7.5 | 4.1 | 6 | 55 | 1,027.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 3.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-20 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Wakefield?
Now 11.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.7 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 9.1 to 20.3 C, max wind 5.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 488 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 Wakefield today?
Sunrise around 07:11 and sunset around 18:09 (local time). Day length about 10h 58m.
What is the local time in Wakefield?
Local time is 19:15. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Wakefield?
Wakefield is a section of populated place.
How many people live in Wakefield?
Population about 52,201.
What is the elevation of Wakefield?
Elevation about 45 m. DEM 52 m.
Where is Wakefield located?
It is at 40.89788, -73.85236 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Wakefield in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
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- Wikimedia Commons Wikimedia Commons
- Commons category Wakefield, Bronx