East Hempfield, Pennsylvania Weather
East Hempfield, Pennsylvania — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for East Hempfield, Lancaster County.
Full aviation weather for East Hempfield is published on the Lancaster Airport (KLNS) page, 8 km away. It carries the current METAR decoded into plain language — surface wind, visibility, cloud layers and ceiling, temperature and dewpoint, and altimeter setting — alongside the raw observation as transmitted. 6 airfields within reach of East Hempfield have their own pages, listed below.
The Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is shown across its full validity period, with each change group broken out so you can see when conditions are expected to shift. Flight category is derived automatically — VFR, MVFR, IFR or LIFR — from reported ceiling and visibility, with runway details and field elevation alongside. Observations update roughly hourly and forecasts several times a day.
Other airports near East Hempfield: Smoketown Airport (KS37) 15 km · Donegal Springs Airpark (KN71) 17 km · Deck Airport (K9D4) 30 km · Harrisburg International Airport (KMDT) 35 km · Muir Army Air Field (Fort Indiantown Gap) Airport (KMUI) 43 km
Conditions reported at KLNS describe the airfield itself. Weather 8 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at East Hempfield specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
Soil conditions, frost risk and crop weather for East Hempfield.
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.
Live animated radar for East Hempfield and surroundings — RainViewer.
NOAA GOES-16 GEOCOLOR — live animated loop updated every 10 minutes. Shows cloud cover, storm systems and weather patterns across the continental US.
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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 | September 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, precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Aviation weather — live METAR observations and TAF forecasts — is published separately on the pages for the nearest reporting airports, linked from the aviation section above. 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. 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.
