Chesnut Hill, Pennsylvania — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery for Chesnut Hill, Northampton County.
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Chesnut Hill unfolds across a gentle rise of land, its character defined by the quiet dignity of mature trees and the soft curve of its streets. It lies 5.5 miles north-north-east of Lower Merion, PA (from Lower Merion, PA: bearing 25°T), and is situated 8.5 miles north-north-west of Philadelphia. The air here, especially in the late afternoons when the sun begins its slow descent, carries a faint sweetness, a blend of damp earth and distant woodsmoke that seems to cling to the eaves of the houses. The terrain, not dramatic but possessing a subtle resilience, slopes away in a series of modest inclines, offering glimpses of well-tended gardens and the occasional sprawling lawn. This is a place where the seasons leave their visible marks, from the vibrant green of summer to the hushed white of winter, each transition a familiar, unhurried event. The roots of Chesnut Hill run deep into the agricultural past of this region, a history evident in the enduring presence of open fields that still break the suburban expanse, remnants of farms that once sustained the early settlers. This land, once diligently worked for its harvests, now supports a local economy that balances residential quietude with the hum of nearby commerce, drawing on the broader industrial heritage of Northampton County. While no single grand landmark dominates the skyline, the collective character of Chesnut Hill resides in its cohesive neighborhoods, a testament to generations who have found their footing and built their lives here, fostering a sense of continuity and belonging that is palpable.
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| Location | Chesnut Hill, Northampton County, Pennsylvania |
| Coordinates | 40.070333°N, 75.207064°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 19118, 18040 |
| 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 Chesnut Hill, 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 Chesnut Hill includes coordinates 40.070333°N, 75.207064°W, situated in Northampton County. ZIP code 19118, 18040. 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.