Elberta, Pennsylvania Weather
Elberta, Pennsylvania — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Elberta, Blair County.
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About Elberta, Pennsylvania
Elberta rests in a landscape shaped by the slow, persistent work of water and ice, where rounded hills, cloaked in the deep greens of mixed hardwoods and pines, rise and fall like a slumbering giant's breath. It lies 3.8 miles east of Altoona, PA (from Altoona, PA: bearing 95°T), and is situated 7.0 miles north-north-east of Hollidaysburg. The air here, particularly after a rain, carries the damp, earthy scent of decaying leaves and the sharp, clean tang of pine needles, a constant reminder of the surrounding woodlands. Small fields, carved out of the slopes, appear in patches, their cultivated surfaces a stark contrast to the wilder, untamed beauty of the forested ridges. The sky, when it opens up, is a vast, pale blue canvas, often softened by a hazy veil that lends a muted glow to the afternoon light. The history of Elberta is inextricably linked to the veins of coal that once pulsed beneath its surface. For generations, the rhythm of life here was dictated by the clang of pickaxes and the rumble of mine carts, a legacy that still whispers in the weathered facades of the older buildings and the quiet resilience of its people. While the era of large-scale mining has largely receded, the spirit of industry endures, now finding expression in smaller enterprises and a deep connection to the land, with agriculture and timber continuing to play significant roles in the local economy. The nearby streams, clear and cold, are not just waterways but historical conduits, their banks once trod by miners and loggers, now offering a quiet solace and a place to reflect on the enduring character of Elberta.
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| Location | Elberta, Blair County, Pennsylvania |
| Coordinates | 40.514237°N, 78.321957°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 16601 |
| 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 Elberta, Pennsylvania Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Elberta, 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 Elberta includes coordinates 40.514237°N, 78.321957°W, situated in Blair County. ZIP code 16601. 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.
