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Current conditions at
Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County Airport (KPOU)
Lat: 41.63°NLon: 73.88°WElev: 164ft.
Rain Fog/Mist
67°F
19°C
| Humidity | 97% |
| Wind Speed | E 6 mph |
| Barometer | 30.01 in (1015.8 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 66°F (19°C) |
| Visibility | 2.00 mi |
| Last update | 20 Aug 7:53 pm EDT |
Extended Forecast for
Rifton NY
Tonight
Low: 57 °F
Showers
Likely then
Mostly CloudyFriday
High: 79 °F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 59 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 75 °F
Chance
ShowersSaturday Night
Low: 61 °F
Chance
ShowersSunday
High: 80 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Showers
LikelySunday Night
Low: 57 °F
Showers
Likely then
Mostly ClearMonday
High: 78 °F
Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 54 °F
Mostly Clear
Detailed Forecast
Tonight
Showers likely, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Northeast wind 3 to 6 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Calm wind.
Saturday
A chance of showers, mainly after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 78.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 79.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 55.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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Point Forecast:
Rifton NY
41.8°N 74.05°W (Elev. 390 ft)
41.8°N 74.05°W (Elev. 390 ft)
3:19 pm EDT Aug 20, 2026
8pm EDT Aug 20, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 27, 2026
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