Altamont, Pennsylvania Weather
Altamont, Pennsylvania — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Altamont, Schuylkill County.
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About Altamont, Pennsylvania
Altamont lies in a broad, fertile valley, where the rolling hills of Schuylkill County begin their stately ascent. It lies 17.7 miles south-west of Hazleton, PA (from Hazleton, PA: bearing 228°T), and is situated 7.1 miles north-north-west of Pottsville. The land here is a patchwork of emerald fields and darker, wooded slopes, bisected by the gentle curve of the Swatara Creek, its waters reflecting the sky in a muted, pewter hue. Ancient oaks, their branches gnarled like old hands, stand sentinel along the fields, their leaves rustling a soft, ceaseless dialogue with the breeze. The air, especially in the early morning, carries a crisp, damp scent of earth and pine, a clean breath drawn from the surrounding wilderness. Even the houses, mostly modest and built of stone or clapboard, seem to settle into the landscape with a quiet, unpretentious grace, their windows catching the sun in brief, bright glints. The history of Altamont is deeply entwined with the rich veins of anthracite coal that lie beneath this very ground. For generations, the rhythmic clang of pickaxes and the rumble of mine carts echoed through these hills, shaping the lives and fortunes of those who called Altamont home. While the great days of heavy industry have largely receded, leaving behind a subtle imprint on the land and the character of its people, a quieter economy now thrives. Farming continues, the fertile soil yielding its bounty, and small businesses serve the needs of the residents, their storefronts displaying a steady, unassuming presence. The legacy of the coal mines, however, remains a palpable presence, a silent reminder of the grit and resilience that forged this community, its stories whispered in the wind that sweeps across the valley.
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| Location | Altamont, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Coordinates | 40.7862°N, 76.224943°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 17931 |
| Area Code | 215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Altamont, Pennsylvania Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Altamont, Pennsylvania, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Altamont includes coordinates 40.786200°N, 76.224943°W, situated in Schuylkill County. ZIP code 17931. Telephone area code: 215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878. Timezone: Eastern Time (America/New_York).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
