Mount Sinai, New York
Mount Sinai is a community of 11,093 people in Suffolk County, New York.
Why visit Mount Sinai
Townapedia lists 9 museums and landmarks, 16 parks and trails, 30 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Cedar Beach, PJ Cinemas, Bayles Shipyard and First National Bank of Port Jefferson.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 26°F.
Weather in Mount Sinai
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Mount Sinai
Mount Sinai is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) located within the Town of Brookhaven, in Suffolk County, New York, United States. As of the 2020 census, Mount Sinai had a population of 11,623. The hamlet is located on the North Shore of Long Island.
From the Wikipedia article Mount Sinai, New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Cedar Beach
Beach · 1.8 mi
Beach in Brookhaven, Suffolk County, New York, United States
Theatre Three
Cinema and theater · 2.5 mi
Theatre company in Port Jefferson, New York
Museums and landmarks9
Bayles Shipyard
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic building in Port Jefferson, New York state, USA
First National Bank of Port Jefferson
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Building in New York, United States
Miller Place Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Historic district in New York, United States
Port Jefferson Village Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Historic district in New York, United States
Samuel Hopkins House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Historic home in Suffolk County, New York
Sherwood-Jayne House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds16
Sylvan Ave Park
Park · 1.1 mi
Community park including a football field, baseball field, handball court, and a playground. Some tables are available for picnics....
16-54 Echo Avenue, Miller Place
North Country Open Space / Nature Preserve
Hiking and trails · 1.9 mi
Official name unknown
Park Pasta Fagioli Franklin
Park · 2.2 mi
232 Woodhull Avenue, Port Jefferson Station
4 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes30
Redefine Meals
Restaurant · American, Mexican, Italian, Asian · 2.3 mi
5090 Nesconset Highway, Port Jefferson Station
Mo-Su 08:00-22:00
Toast Coffee + Kitchen
Restaurant · Breakfast, Coffee Shop · 1.9 mi
650 Patchogue Road, Port Jefferson Station
Mo-Fr 08:00-15:00; Sa-Su 07:30-15:30
Vincenzo's Pizzeria & Restaurant
Restaurant · Pizza, Italian · 1.6 mi
343 Route 25A, Miller Place
10:00-22:00
Mount Sinai Heritage Diner
Restaurant · American, Breakfast, Burger, Sandwich, Greek, Mexican, Seafood · 0.7 mi
275 Route 25A, Mount Sinai
Cara Mia
Restaurant · Pizza, Italian · 2.0 mi
257 Echo Avenue, Sound Beach
Mo 11:00-21:00; Tu-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 12:00-21:00
Inferno's Grill
Restaurant · Burger, American · 1.9 mi
245 Echo Avenue, Sound Beach
Tu-Fr 11:30-21:00; Su 12:00-20:00; Mo closed
18 more on the map.
History
Mount Sinai was founded in the 1664 as an early European settlement.[1]
From the History section of Mount Sinai, New York on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship8
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 0.4 mi
87 North Country Road, Mount Sinai
Infant Jesus Roman Catholic Church
Church · Catholic · 2.3 mi
110 Myrtle Avenue, Port Jefferson
Shopping5
Gas and EV charging6
Schools, colleges and libraries46
Andrew Muller Primary School
School · 2.1 mi
65 Lower Rocky Point Road, Miller Place
Frank J Carasiti Elementary School
School · 4.1 mi
90 Rocky Pt-Yaphank Rd, Rocky Point
Healthcare4
Map of Mount Sinai
129 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41°F | 26°F | 3.7 in |
| Feb | 43°F | 28°F | 3.2 in |
| Mar | 50°F | 33°F | 4.7 in |
| Apr | 64°F | 43°F | 4.4 in |
| May | 72°F | 51°F | 3.9 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 61°F | 3.9 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 68°F | 3.9 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 67°F | 4.0 in |
| Sep | 75°F | 61°F | 4.3 in |
| Oct | 65°F | 49°F | 4.2 in |
| Nov | 56°F | 40°F | 3.7 in |
| Dec | 46°F | 32°F | 4.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Mt Sinai (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Suffolk County has had 25 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-10-21: Severe Storm And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2024-08-25: Severe Storm And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2023-03-15: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2021-09-05: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-09-02: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-08-22: Hurricane Henri (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 11 miles away.
- Miller Place 1 mi east, about 2 min by car
- Coram 4 mi south, about 7 min by car
- East Setauket 4 mi west, about 7 min by car
- Middle Island 5 mi southeast, about 8 min by car
- Centereach 6 mi southwest, about 10 min by car
- Farmingville 7 mi south, about 12 min by car
- Lake Grove 8 mi southwest, about 12 min by car
- Medford 8 mi south, about 14 min by car
- Holtsville 9 mi south, about 15 min by car
- Lake Ronkonkoma 9 mi southwest, about 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- MSpark, Iracaz at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- Mpmcnultys, Iracaz at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- Sherwood-Jayne House; East Setauket-3, DanTD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bayles Shipyard 1917 Machine Shop and Mould Loft Dec 07, Doug Kerr from Upstate New York, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Port Jefferson 1st National Bank, DanTD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Port Jefferson Village Historic District Dec 07, Doug Kerr from Upstate New York, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Cedar Beach in Mount Sinai, New York, Iracaz, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Theater Three-Port Jefferson, DanTD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Heritage1, Groieh837, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Heritage4, Groieh837, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Candice Night, Suesmith2023, CC0
- Samuel Hopkins House, Springfulutopia, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Dean's Award, LRotsap, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Karl Marx dissertation certificate, LRotsap, CC BY 4.0
- Where Miller Place LIRR Station Once Stood, Brandilavio, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Christmas Decorations (2305209294), Joe Shlabotnik from Forest Hills, Queens, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Christmas Decorations (2304405113), Joe Shlabotnik from Forest Hills, Queens, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 18.05.25 Port Jefferson, NY 402 (54570754638), Phil Richards from London, UK, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Passenger Car at NY 347 and NY 112, Bonnachoven, CC0
- Terryville NY Fire Dept Bdlg in 2021, Bonnachoven, CC0
- St Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Port Jefferson Station NY, Bonnachoven, CC0
- Port Jefferson Station on a Sunday Evening, Jace16, CC0
- Prairie-Warbler, Wolfgang Wander, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mt Sinai, NY, USA - panoramio, Bobby17543, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Infinity, Jin Huang, CC BY 3.0
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