Cresco, Pennsylvania Weather
Cresco, Pennsylvania — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Cresco, Monroe County.
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About Cresco, Pennsylvania
Cresco rests in a fold of the Pocono Mountains, where the land rises and falls with a quiet persistence. It lies 26.5 miles south-east of Scranton, PA (from Scranton, PA: bearing 131°T), and is situated 8.3 miles north-north-west of Penn Estates. Here, the air often carries the scent of pine needles and damp earth, a constant reminder of the surrounding deciduous forests that cloak the hillsides in varying shades of green throughout the warmer months and erupt in a fiery display of color come autumn. Creeks, born from the higher elevations, wind their way through the landscape, their waters cool and clear, feeding into larger streams that murmur their way towards distant rivers. The terrain itself is a testament to geological forces, with rocky outcrops and gentle slopes that offer glimpses of the broader mountain range stretching out towards the horizon. The light here has a particular quality, especially in the late afternoon, when it slants through the trees, casting long, dancing shadows that soften the edges of the world. The history of Cresco is interwoven with the exploitation of its natural resources and the steady, determined spirit of those who settled here. Early industries often revolved around timber and quarrying, with the abundant forests providing lumber and the very earth yielding stone. Later, the burgeoning tourism of the Poconos brought a new wave of activity, with inns and lodges appearing to cater to those seeking respite in the mountains. While agriculture once played a more prominent role, the local economy today leans towards small businesses and services, supporting the year-round residents who appreciate the peaceful, unhurried pace of life. A distinctive feature of Cresco is its connection to the natural world, evident in the conservation efforts and the enduring appeal of outdoor recreation, a legacy that continues to shape its character and draw people to its quiet embrace.
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| Location | Cresco, Monroe County, Pennsylvania |
| Coordinates | 41.15398°N, 75.28046°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 18326 |
| 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 Cresco, Pennsylvania Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Cresco, 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 Cresco includes coordinates 41.153980°N, 75.280460°W, situated in Monroe County. ZIP code 18326. 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.
