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Dunkirk, NY Weather

It is 54°F and mostly cloudy in Dunkirk, NY, observed at 6:15 PM EDT. Tonight: Partly Cloudy, low 39°F. Hourly and 10-day forecast from the National Weather Service. Times are local (EDT).

Dunkirk, NY current weather

54°F

Mostly Cloudy

H -- / L 39°Feels like 54°

  • No rain expected in the next 12 hours

Observed at Dunkirk, Chautauqua County / Dunkirk Airport (3.1 mi away), 10/30/2026, 6:15 PM EDT

Hourly forecast

NWS, updated 10/30/2026, 2:59 PM PT

  1. Now53°
  2. 7 PM51°
  3. 8 PM49°
  4. 9 PM48°
  5. 10 PM47°
  6. 11 PM46°
  7. 12 AM45°Sat
  8. 1 AM44°
  9. 2 AM43°
  10. 3 AM43°
  11. 4 AM43°
  12. 5 AM42°
  13. 6 AM40°
  14. 7 AM39°
  15. 8 AM41°
  16. 9 AM44°
  17. 10 AM48°
  18. 11 AM51°
  19. 12 PM52°
  20. 1 PM53°
  21. 2 PM53°
  22. 3 PM54°
  23. 4 PM54°
  24. 5 PM53°
  25. 6 PM52°
  26. 7 PM49°
  27. 8 PM46°
  28. 9 PM41°
  29. 10 PM41°
  30. 11 PM42°
  31. 12 AM42°Sun
  32. 1 AM43°
  33. 1 AM43°
  34. 2 AM43°
  35. 3 AM42°
  36. 4 AM41°
  37. 5 AM43°
  38. 6 AM43°
  39. 7 AM44°
  40. 8 AM49°
  41. 9 AM54°
  42. 10 AM57°
  43. 11 AM60°
  44. 12 PM61°
  45. 1 PM62°
  46. 2 PM63°
  47. 3 PM63°
  48. 4 PM62°

10-day forecast

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  • Today10/30Low 39°High

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. Northwest wind 6 to 14 mph.

    Partly Cloudy
  • Sat10/31Low 40°High 54°

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 54. Northwest wind around 6 mph.

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. South wind 2 to 6 mph.

    Sunny
  • Sun11/1Low 48°High 63°

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 63. South wind around 6 mph.

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. South wind around 6 mph.

    Partly Sunny
  • Mon11/2Low 52°High 64°

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. South wind around 7 mph.

    Mostly Sunny
  • Tue11/314% chance of precipitationLow 57°High 67°

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 67. South wind around 8 mph.

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.

    Partly Sunny
  • Wed11/436% chance of precipitationLow 57°High 67°

    Wednesday: A chance of rain showers after 7am. Partly sunny, with a high near 67. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Wednesday Night: A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Chance Rain Showers
  • Thu11/563% chance of precipitationLow 52°High 64°

    Thursday: Rain showers likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 64. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Thursday Night: Rain showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Rain Showers Likely
  • Fri11/663% chance of precipitationLow High 59°

    Friday: Rain showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59.

    Rain Showers Likely
  • Sat11/7Model blend33% chance of precipitationLow 38°High 56°

    Saturday: Chance of rain. High near 56°. Low that night near 38°.

    Computer model guidance from the NOAA National Blend of Models, not a forecast written by NWS forecasters. Expect changes this far out.

  • Sun11/8Model blend26% chance of precipitationLow 39°High 55°

    Sunday: Mostly cloudy, slight chance of rain. High near 55°. Low that night near 39°.

    Computer model guidance from the NOAA National Blend of Models, not a forecast written by NWS forecasters. Expect changes this far out.

Forecast for 42.481, -79.335 from the NWS BUF office, updated 10/30/2026, 2:59 PM PT · Official forecast on weather.gov

Days 9 to 10: NOAA National Blend of Models, station KJHW (Jamestown/Chautauqua Cnty, 23 mi), model run 10/30/2026, 4:00 PM EDT

From the National Weather Service; may be delayed. Not for life-safety decisions. In an emergency, call 911.

Next 6 hours

NWS hourly forecast

  1. Now53°Mostly Cloudy0%13 mph
  2. 7 PM51°Mostly Cloudy0%14 mph
  3. 8 PM49°Mostly Cloudy0%14 mph
  4. 9 PM48°Mostly Cloudy0%14 mph
  5. 10 PM47°Partly Cloudy0%13 mph
  6. 11 PM46°Partly Cloudy0%13 mph

Hourly details

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Frequently asked questions

What is the weather in Dunkirk, NY right now?
The latest observation from Dunkirk, Chautauqua County / Dunkirk Airport was 54°F and mostly cloudy, reported at 10/30/2026, 6:15 PM EDT.
Will it rain in Dunkirk, NY in the next 24 hours?
The NWS hourly forecast does not show any hour with a 50% or higher chance of precipitation in the next 24 hours.
What is the 10-day forecast for Dunkirk, NY?
The first 8 days come from the National Weather Service forecast. Days 9 to 10 (Nov 7 to Nov 8) come from the NOAA National Blend of Models, with highs of 55°F to 56°F and up to a 33% chance of precipitation. Model guidance this far out often changes.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Dunkirk, NY today?
Sunrise is about 7:48 AM EDT and sunset is about 6:13 PM EDT (calculated for the center of the area, within a few minutes).
What is the normal October weather in Dunkirk, NY?
At Dunkirk, the 1991 to 2020 normal high in October is 61°F and the normal low is 44°F.

Nearby hazards

New York hazards

Severe storm and flash flood outlooks, expected rain, river flooding and wildfires near this area

  • Severe storm outlook today:No thunderstorm risk area over this locationOutlook map
  • Excessive rainfall outlook (flash flood risk):Could not check the Weather Prediction Center outlook right now.
  • River gauges within 40 miles at or above flood stage: None reported
  • Active wildfires within 50 miles: None reported

UV and air quality forecast

EPA and AirNow

AQI forecast today (Western New York Region)
35GoodPM2.5
AQI forecast tomorrow (Western New York Region)
36GoodPM2.5

UV index guide · Air quality

Drought

By county

Chautauqua County, week of 10/27/2026

100% of the county is abnormally dry. No drought.

Beaches nearby

EPA BEACON beaches

Sun and moon

Local time, center of the area

Sunrise
7:48 AM
Sunset
6:13 PM
Daylight
10 hr 24 min
Moon
Waning Gibbous 76% lit
First light (civil dawn)
7:19 AM
Last light (civil dusk)
6:42 PM
Moonrise
9:45 PM
Moonset
1:07 PM

Normal October weather

Climate

Normal October high 61°, low 44°, precipitation 4.78 in for the month. 1991 to 2020 normals at Dunkirk, 1 mi away.

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