Forestville, Pennsylvania Weather
Forestville, Pennsylvania — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Forestville, Schuylkill County.
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About Forestville, Pennsylvania
Forestville rests in a landscape of gentle inclines and shadowed hollows, where the rolling hills of Schuylkill County begin their slow descent towards the broader valleys. It lies 25.0 miles north-north-east of Lebanon, PA (from Lebanon, PA: bearing 13°T), and is situated 5.6 miles west of Pottsville. The air here, especially in the early mornings, carries a damp coolness drawn from the nearby woodlands and the persistent whisper of the Swatara Creek as it winds its way through the terrain. Mature oak and maple trees, their branches reaching like gnarled fingers, form a verdant canopy that filters the sunlight into shifting mosaics on the forest floor. The houses of Forestville are a scattering of sturdy, practical structures, many bearing the patina of decades, their porches often adorned with the quiet industry of potted plants and the occasional weathered rocking chair. The history of Forestville is inextricably linked to the earth it occupies, its early days shaped by the exploitation of the region's rich coal seams and the tenacious spirit of those who worked them. Though the deep mines have long since fallen silent, their legacy remains in the stoic character of the community and the subtle shifts in the land’s contours. The local economy, once dominated by heavy industry, has found a new footing in smaller enterprises and a growing appreciation for the natural beauty that surrounds Forestville, drawing visitors who seek solace in its quietude and the chance to explore the adjacent state game lands. The Swatara Creek, a constant companion, offers a placid beauty that belies its historical role in transporting goods, now serving as a tranquil artery for kayakers and anglers under a sky that often bleeds into hues of lavender and rose at dusk.
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| Location | Forestville, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Coordinates | 40.692311°N, 76.301338°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 16035, 16038, 17901 |
| 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 Forestville, Pennsylvania Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Forestville, 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 Forestville includes coordinates 40.692311°N, 76.301338°W, situated in Schuylkill County. ZIP code 16035, 16038, 17901. 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.
