In Southold and, more broadly, across the state of New York:
The late afternoon will feature mostly sunny skies with just a few clouds drifting by. Temperatures are expected to remain mild, ranging from around 61 to 72 degrees Fahrenheit. Winds will be coming from the northwest at speeds up to 11 mph, with gusts reaching as high as 19 mph. No rain is forecasted for the evening, so it should be a dry night. The moderate northwest wind may make the evening feel a bit cooler, especially after sunset. Overall, conditions will be comfortable and quiet as the day transitions into the night.
Microscopic particles that can penetrate deep into the lungs. Elevated concentrations can especially affect children, older adults and people with respiratory conditions.
Microscopic particles that can penetrate deep into the lungs. Elevated concentrations can especially affect children, older adults and people with respiratory conditions.
Microscopic particles that can penetrate deep into the lungs. Elevated concentrations can especially affect children, older adults and people with respiratory conditions.
Microscopic particles that can penetrate deep into the lungs. Elevated concentrations can especially affect children, older adults and people with respiratory conditions.
Microscopic particles that can penetrate deep into the lungs. Elevated concentrations can especially affect children, older adults and people with respiratory conditions.
A gas emitted mainly by traffic and some industrial activity. High exposure can affect respiratory health.
✓Sensitive people should reduce strenuous and prolonged outdoor exertion.
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UV & HEALTH
UV, Sun & Health Outlook in Southold
Maximum daily UVToday, tomorrow and the following day show the maximum UV index forecast for each day.
0–2 Low3–5 Moderate6–7 High8–10 Very high11+ Extreme
DayMaximum UVAir quality
TodayUV 7,1High😷Poor
TomorrowUV 6,6High😐Moderate
SundayUV 6,4High🙂Fair
MondayUV 6,2High😐Moderate
TuesdayUV 6,2High😷Poor
WednesdayUV 6,0High—Unavailable
ThursdayUV 6,0High—Unavailable
Hourly UV index today
6:00 PMUV 0,47:00 PMUV 0,0
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Today's weather health advice
Open today's recommendations.
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Strong UV exposure
Protect exposed skin with SPF 30+ sunscreen, wear sunglasses, and try to limit direct midday sun.
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Take it easier outdoors
If you are sensitive to air pollution, keep intense outdoor exercise shorter or choose a less demanding activity.
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Stay hydrated
Drink water regularly, especially during physical activity or prolonged sun exposure.
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Consider reducing outdoor activity
Current air conditions favor shorter, lighter outdoor activity rather than prolonged strenuous exercise.
WIND OUTLOOK
Hourly Wind Forecast for Southold
Vertical axis: mph · Horizontal axis: hours
mph
Sustained windMax gusts
NIGHT SKY · SOUTHOLD, NEW YORK
Tonight's Stargazing & Shooting Stars
Excellent observing conditions. Best local viewing window: 9:00 PM–10:00 PM.
95/100Best-hour score
BEST TIME TONIGHT9:00 PM–10:00 PM
Astronomical darkness: 8:53 PM–4:44 AM
☁Cloud cover7%
Real hourly forecast for the best viewing hour.
☾Moonlight44%
Last Quarter · Moon below the horizon at the best viewing hour.
☄Meteor activityAurigids
Reference ZHR 6 · Radiant -9° high at the best hour.
✦Estimated visible meteors0–1/hour
Local estimate after weather, moonlight and radiant-height adjustments.
Chance ≥1 meteor in 30 min5%
UPCOMING METEOR PERIODSStart, peak and end dates · weather should be checked closer to the peak.
AUG 28–SEP 5
AurigidsStart AUG 28 · Peak SEP 1 · End SEP 5 · ZHR 6 · 80% Moon at peak
ACTIVE NOW
SEP 5–SEP 21
September ε-PerseidsStart SEP 5 · Peak SEP 9 · End SEP 21 · ZHR 8 · 6% Moon at peak
UPCOMING
SEP 20–NOV 20
Southern TauridsStart SEP 20 · Peak NOV 5 · End NOV 20 · ZHR 7 · 20% Moon at peak
UPCOMING
OCT 2–NOV 7
OrionidsStart OCT 2 · Peak OCT 21 · End NOV 7 · ZHR 20 · 77% Moon at peak
UPCOMING
Experimental local observing estimate. Weather values come from the hourly forecast already used on this page.
Moon position and astronomical darkness are calculated locally from time and coordinates. Meteor-shower ZHR describes ideal
conditions and is not the number of meteors a person should expect to see locally.
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Forecast data for Southold were last refreshed today at 5:25 PM. The current forecast period extends through 06/09/2026 at 3:00 PM. Weather, air-quality and UV-index data are provided through WEATHER-INFO.COM. Forecasts are produced automatically from the latest available data and are subject to periodic technical checks. This service is intended for general weather information.