Colonial Park, Pennsylvania Weather
Colonial Park, Pennsylvania — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery for Colonial Park, Dauphin County.
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About Colonial Park, Pennsylvania
Colonial Park unfolds across a gentle, rolling terrain, where the rich, dark earth of Dauphin County yields readily to cultivation and habitation. It lies 1.2 miles south-west of Lower Paxton, PA (from Lower Paxton, PA: bearing 236°T), and is situated 4.4 miles east-north-east of Harrisburg. Here, the landscape breathes with a quiet, verdant life, marked by the widespread embrace of mature trees casting dappled shadows across manicured lawns and the open, inviting spaces of its parks. The air, especially in the lingering warmth of summer evenings, carries the faint, sweet scent of mown grass and the distant hum of suburban life, a subtle symphony of contented existence. Broad avenues, lined with comfortable homes, invite leisurely strolls, and the sky above, often a pale, hopeful blue, seems to hold a promise of simple, enduring beauty, a landscape designed for both repose and gentle activity. The history of Colonial Park is intrinsically linked to the broader narrative of Pennsylvania's development, a place that grew from the fertile ground established by early settlers drawn to the Susquehanna River's bounty. While not a single, singular landmark defines its past, the very layout and character of Colonial Park speak to a thoughtful expansion, a planned evolution from agricultural roots to a thriving residential and commercial hub. Its economy, once tied more directly to the land, now reflects a diverse blend of services and retail, supporting a population that values accessibility and a comfortable, well-provisioned life. The presence of well-regarded educational institutions nearby contributes to a dynamic, forward-looking atmosphere, fostering a sense of continued growth and intellectual engagement within the community's everyday rhythm.
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| Location | Colonial Park, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania |
| Coordinates | 40.300645°N, 76.809694°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 17847, 17109 |
| 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 Colonial Park, Pennsylvania Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Colonial Park, 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 Colonial Park includes coordinates 40.300645°N, 76.809694°W, situated in Dauphin County. ZIP code 17847, 17109. 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.
