Delaware Water Gap, Pennsylvania Weather
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About Delaware Water Gap, Pennsylvania
Delaware Water Gap commands a dramatic presence, a colossal rift where the Delaware River has patiently carved its passage through the ancient Appalachian Mountains. It lies 20.5 miles north-north-east of Easton, PA (from Easton, PA: bearing 11°T), and is situated 4.3 miles east-south-east of Stroud. The landscape here is a breathtaking spectacle of rugged, tree-clad slopes that plunge toward the shimmering, dark ribbon of the river, its surface often catching the sky in a thousand fractured reflections. Towering cliffs, their stony faces scarred by millennia of wind and water, stand sentinel on either side, framing the expansive valley that opens beyond. The air itself seems to carry a certain weight, a cool, damp breath drawn from the dense forests and the ceaseless murmur of the water, a sound that becomes a constant, almost subliminal companion. Even in the midday sun, shadows cling to the deeper ravines, hinting at a wilder, untamed spirit that still resides within this magnificent gorge. The history of Delaware Water Gap is deeply entwined with the very river that defines it, a vital artery for trade and travel since the earliest days of settlement. This was a place of strategic importance, a gateway through the formidable mountain barrier, and its early economy was shaped by the demands of transportation and the abundant natural resources. Logging, once a dominant industry, left its mark on the slopes, though the forests have long since reclaimed much of their former glory. Today, the character of Delaware Water Gap is largely shaped by its status as a gateway to recreation, with the national parklands that surround it drawing visitors eager to hike its trails, paddle its waters, and marvel at the sheer geological power on display. The quiet charm of its small-town streets, often lined with Victorian-era architecture, offers a gentle counterpoint to the wild grandeur of the surrounding mountains, a place where the past whispers from weathered clapboard and the present hums with the quiet industry of tourism.
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| Location | Delaware Water Gap, Monroe County, Pennsylvania |
| Coordinates | 40.979262°N, 75.142956°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 18360, 18327 |
| 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 Delaware Water Gap, Pennsylvania Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Delaware Water Gap, 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 Delaware Water Gap includes coordinates 40.979262°N, 75.142956°W, situated in Monroe County. ZIP code 18360, 18327. 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.
