Fairfield, Pennsylvania Weather
Fairfield, Pennsylvania — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Fairfield, Adams County.
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About Fairfield, Pennsylvania
Fairfield rests in a quiet pocket of Adams County, where rolling fields of corn and soybeans yield to the gentle rise of wooded hills. It lies 21.2 miles east-north-east of Hagerstown, MD (from Hagerstown, MD: bearing 62°T), and is situated 7.9 miles west-south-west of Gettysburg. The land here breathes a soft, humid air, especially in the early mornings when mist clings to the hollows, blurring the edges of the landscape. Sunlight, when it breaks through, has a particular golden quality, illuminating the broad, open skies that seem to stretch endlessly above the fertile terrain. The character of Fairfield is one of unassuming resilience, a place where the seasons dictate the pace and the land itself seems to hold a patient, enduring spirit. This corner of Pennsylvania carries the echoes of a past that shaped its present economy. Agriculture remains a cornerstone, with farms that have been passed down through generations now tending the same rich soil that once sustained their ancestors. The legacy of iron ore mining, though long faded, left its mark on the topography, and the remnants of old furnaces can still be found, silent witnesses to a more industrial era. Today, the local economy draws strength from its agricultural roots, supplemented by small businesses and a growing appreciation for the area's historical charm, drawing visitors who seek a respite from the clamor of larger cities. Fairfield offers a glimpse into a way of life that values connection to the land and a deep-seated sense of place.
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| Location | Fairfield, Adams County, Pennsylvania |
| Coordinates | 39.787317°N, 77.368598°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 16511, 15345, 17320 |
| 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 Fairfield, Pennsylvania Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Fairfield, 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 Fairfield includes coordinates 39.787317°N, 77.368598°W, situated in Adams County. ZIP code 16511, 15345, 17320. 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.
