Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery for Bala Cynwyd, Montgomery County.
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Bala Cynwyd unfolds across rolling hills, a verdant embrace where mature trees cast dappled shadows on well-kept streets. It lies 1.1 miles north-east of Lower Merion, PA (from Lower Merion, PA: bearing 53°T), and is situated 5.3 miles north-west of Philadelphia. The air here, especially on a humid summer evening, carries the faint, sweet scent of cut grass mingled with the distant hum of traffic from the nearby Schuylkill Expressway, a constant, low thrum beneath the chirping of unseen crickets. Residential streets, lined with a mix of grander stone homes and more modest clapboards, wind their way through the landscape, hinting at the gentle undulations of the land that define Bala Cynwyd's character. Small, manicured parks offer pockets of green respite, their quietude a marked contrast to the energetic flow of the thoroughfares that connect it to the wider world. The history of Bala Cynwyd is deeply entwined with the Welsh immigrants who first settled these lands, their heritage still echoed in the very name of the place. This legacy shaped the early development of the area, fostering a community built on diligent work and a certain quiet pride. Today, Bala Cynwyd thrives as a vibrant hub for commerce and culture, its local economy bolstered by a strong presence of professional services and thriving retail centers, particularly along its bustling main arteries. The presence of the Cynwyd Station, a key stop on the SEPTA Regional Rail, underscores its connectivity and the daily rhythm of its residents commuting to and from the heart of Philadelphia. Educational institutions nearby contribute to the intellectual vibrancy, drawing students and faculty who add to the diverse tapestry of life within Bala Cynwyd.
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| Location | Bala Cynwyd, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania |
| Coordinates | 40.007613°N, 75.23407°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 19004 |
| 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 |
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Bala Cynwyd, 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 Bala Cynwyd includes coordinates 40.007613°N, 75.234070°W, situated in Montgomery County. ZIP code 19004. 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.