Sunken Meadow State Park
Park Long Island state park with beaches and extensive trails
Sunken Meadow State Park on Long Island features a sandy Sound-side beach, hiking trails, a long boardwalk and picnic areas; visitors arrive for swimming, birdwatching and paddle sports.
How to Get to Sunken Meadow State Park #
From northern Long Island, take Sunken Meadow State Parkway to the park entrance; regional transit includes S47 bus from Smithtown LIRR on weekends/seasonal schedules-check MTA/NY State Parks for current service.
Tips for Visiting Sunken Meadow State Park #
- Walk the boardwalk at low tide for birdwatching and quiet views of the Sound.
- Arrive for sunrise on weekdays to avoid weekend traffic to the park's limited parking areas.
- Use the Randall Road entrance to avoid the long line of cars that forms near the main entrance on summer weekends.
Best Time to Visit Sunken Meadow State Park #
Summer is busiest for beach activities; spring and autumn are best for solitude and birding.
Weather & Climate near Sunken Meadow State Park #
Temperate climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -5°C to 28°C. Abundant rainfall (1098 mm/year), wettest in March, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of 3°C and lows of -5°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm).
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February
February is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm).
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March
March is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 0°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (103 mm).
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April
April is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (101 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm).
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June
June is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 15°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm).
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm).
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August
August is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 18°C. Regular rainfall (98 mm).
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September
September is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 14°C. Regular rainfall (87 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (88 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (98 mm).
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December
December is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -2°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm).
