Cochranton, Pennsylvania Weather
Cochranton, Pennsylvania — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Cochranton, Crawford County.
Full aviation weather for Cochranton is published on the Port Meadville Airport (KGKJ) page, 18 km away. It carries the current METAR decoded into plain language — surface wind, visibility, cloud layers and ceiling, temperature and dewpoint, and altimeter setting — alongside the raw observation as transmitted. 6 airfields within reach of Cochranton have their own pages, listed below.
The Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is shown across its full validity period, with each change group broken out so you can see when conditions are expected to shift. Flight category is derived automatically — VFR, MVFR, IFR or LIFR — from reported ceiling and visibility, with runway details and field elevation alongside. Observations update roughly hourly and forecasts several times a day.
Other airports near Cochranton: Venango Regional Airport (KFKL) 22 km · Titusville Airport (K6G1) 27 km · Grove City Airport (K29D) 43 km · Corry Lawrence Airport (K8G2) 55 km · Thermal G. Ranch Gliderport (K03G) 56 km
Conditions reported at KGKJ describe the airfield itself. Weather 18 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Cochranton specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
Soil conditions, frost risk and crop weather for Cochranton.
About Cochranton, Pennsylvania
Cochranton lies cradled by rolling Pennsylvania countryside, where fertile fields stretch towards a horizon softened by distant, tree-clad hills. It lies 38.5 miles south of Millcreek, PA (from Millcreek, PA: bearing 171°T), and is situated 9.9 miles south-south-east of Meadville. The air here, especially in the hushed moments before dawn, carries a cool, earthy scent, a testament to the rich soil that sustains its agricultural heart. Creeks, like threads of silver, meander through the landscape, their quiet murmurs a constant, gentle soundtrack to the unfolding day. The architecture of Cochranton itself speaks of a sturdy, unpretentious past, with homes and businesses built to endure, their brick and clapboard facades weathered by seasons of sun and snow. The history of Cochranton is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of Crawford County, a legacy evident in the abundant farms that still dot the surrounding terrain. Its economy, once perhaps more robustly tied to the land's direct yield and the nearby railroad, now finds its pulse in a blend of local businesses and services that cater to the needs of its residents. For generations, the rhythm of Cochranton has been dictated by the seasons, by the planting and the harvest, and by the quiet camaraderie of neighbors who understand the value of hard work and shared experience. The town retains a character that is both resilient and welcoming, a place where the past is not forgotten but rather informs the quiet present.
Live animated radar for Cochranton and surroundings — RainViewer.
NOAA GOES-16 GEOCOLOR — live animated loop updated every 10 minutes. Shows cloud cover, storm systems and weather patterns across the continental US.
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| Location | Cochranton, Crawford County, Pennsylvania |
| Coordinates | 41.520053°N, 80.048393°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 16314 |
| Area Code | 215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Cochranton, Pennsylvania Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Cochranton, Pennsylvania, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Aviation weather — live METAR observations and TAF forecasts — is published separately on the pages for the nearest reporting airports, linked from the aviation section above. 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 Cochranton includes coordinates 41.520053°N, 80.048393°W, situated in Crawford County. ZIP code 16314. 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. 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.
