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Fire Island National SeashoreSailboat and motor boat share a calm bay.
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Fire Island National Seashore
Weather
 

Climate

Fire Island has a temperate climate. The park's air temperature may be slightly cooler in summer or warmer in winter than on the mainland of Long Island. Layered clothing is always recommended.

Check the predicted weather conditions before coming to Fire Island. Ferry schedules may change and some programs may be canceled or postponed in poor weather conditions.

 Today's Weather

Patchogue, New York 11772
Ocean Beach on Fire Island, NY 11770
Mastic Beach, New York 11951                     

 Tides (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 - Moriches Inlet)

 Tropical Storm Prediction Center (May through November)
National Hurricane Preparedness Week is May 24 - 30, 2009 
Atlantic Hurricane Season is June 1 - November 30

NOAA: 2008 Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook
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 Fire Island Weather & Climate Change
Collage of four seasonal views of Fire Island.
Enjoy Each Season
Most people visit Fire Island during the summer, but each season has its own allure.
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Three hard-bound books and portraits from the late 1800s are lined up on a dark table.  

Did You Know?
The Floyd family left to the National Park Service more than 3,000 books from their family's personal library. A number of books were written by descendants of William Floyd, who lived in the house at "Old Mastic."
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Last Updated: December 19, 2008 at 14:47 EST