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Duncansville lies at a crossroads, a place where the rolling hills of Blair County begin to deepen, their forested slopes hinting at the wilder country beyond. It lies 6.9 miles south-south-west of Altoona, PA (from Altoona, PA: bearing 197°T), and is situated 2.4 miles west of Hollidaysburg. The air here carries a crispness, especially in autumn, a scent of damp earth and pine that clings to the winding roads. Houses, many built of sturdy stone or weathered clapboard, cluster along the main thoroughfares, their porches often adorned with potted geraniums or the quiet dignity of rocking chairs. To the south, the terrain slopes towards the Frankstown Branch of the Juniata River, its waters reflecting the ever-changing sky, a constant, murmuring presence in the landscape. The evenings here can be particularly serene, the fading light painting the western sky in hues of lavender and rose, a gentle benediction over the small valley. The character of Duncansville is deeply rooted in its past, a history shaped by the iron and coal that once fueled the region's growth. It was a vital stop along the Pennsylvania Canal and later, the railroad, its prosperity tied to the movement of goods and people through this mountainous corridor. While those industries have largely receded, the echoes of that industrious spirit remain, a quiet resilience in the faces of its residents. Today, the local economy finds its footing in smaller businesses and services, catering to the needs of the surrounding agricultural lands and the commuters who travel to larger centers. The old train depot, though no longer handling freight, stands as a silent sentinel, a tangible link to a time when Duncansville was a hub of activity, its story etched into the very bedrock of the valley.
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| Location | Duncansville, Blair County, Pennsylvania |
| Coordinates | 40.423406°N, 78.433903°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 16635 |
| 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 Duncansville, 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 Duncansville includes coordinates 40.423406°N, 78.433903°W, situated in Blair County. ZIP code 16635. 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.