East Hempfield, Pennsylvania Weather
East Hempfield, Pennsylvania — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for East Hempfield, Lancaster County.
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About East Hempfield, Pennsylvania
East Hempfield unfolds across a landscape of fertile, rolling terrain, where the cultivated fields form a patchwork quilt under the vast Pennsylvania sky. It lies 4.7 miles north-west of Lancaster, PA (from Lancaster, PA: bearing 309°T), and is situated 5.3 miles east-north-east of West Hempfield. The land here, gently sloped and rich with loam, supports a vibrant agricultural heart, its character defined by the sturdy farmsteads that dot the horizon and the quiet dignity of generations who have worked this soil. Sunlight, especially in the late afternoon, casts long, golden shadows across the fields of corn and soybeans, imbuing the air with a palpable warmth and a sense of enduring peace. The air itself often carries the faint, sweet scent of ripening crops, a subtle perfume that speaks of abundance and the cyclical nature of the seasons. The history of East Hempfield is deeply entwined with the agricultural legacy of Lancaster County, its early settlers drawn to the productivity of this land. For centuries, farming has been the lifeblood of this locale, with families cultivating their homesteads and contributing to the region’s reputation for fine produce. While the rhythm of daily life remains largely anchored in the agricultural calendar, the economy has diversified, embracing small businesses and services that cater to both residents and those passing through. Distinctive stone barns, weathered by time and the elements, stand as silent sentinels, testaments to the enduring spirit and industriousness of East Hempfield's past, their imposing forms a constant reminder of the deep roots that anchor this place.
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| Location | East Hempfield, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania |
| Coordinates | 40.08041°N, 76.375305°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 17601 |
| 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 East Hempfield, Pennsylvania Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for East Hempfield, 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 East Hempfield includes coordinates 40.080410°N, 76.375305°W, situated in Lancaster County. ZIP code 17601. 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.
