Frackville, Pennsylvania Weather
Frackville, Pennsylvania — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery for Frackville, Schuylkill County.
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About Frackville, Pennsylvania
Frackville rests in a valley cupped by the rolling shoulders of the Appalachian foothills, a landscape where dense woodlands bleed into open fields, their green hushed by the persistent whisper of wind. It lies 18.0 miles south-west of Hazleton, PA (from Hazleton, PA: bearing 228°T), and is situated 7.0 miles north-north-west of Pottsville. The terrain here is a study in subtle elevation changes, a topography that dictates the flow of unseen streams and the slow march of clouds across a sky that often holds a soft, diffused light. The air itself carries a certain weight, a mingled scent of damp earth, pine needles, and the distant, faint tang of industry that has long shaped this corner of Schuylkill County. The houses, many built of sturdy stone or weathered clapboard, seem to lean into the hills, their windows reflecting the muted hues of the surrounding environment. The history of Frackville is inextricably linked to the deep veins of anthracite coal that lie beneath its soil, a legacy that has profoundly shaped its economy and the character of its people. For generations, the rhythmic clang of pickaxes and the rumble of coal cars were the soundtrack to life here, a demanding industry that drew families and forged a resilient spirit. While the era of peak coal production has receded, the echoes of that past remain in the architecture and the enduring work ethic of the community. Today, Frackville navigates a more diversified economic present, but the memory of the mines is a palpable undercurrent, a quiet reminder of the land's rich, if demanding, bounty. The surrounding countryside, though bearing the marks of human endeavor, still offers moments of profound natural beauty, a quiet testament to the enduring power of the earth.
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| Location | Frackville, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Coordinates | 40.783977°N, 76.230221°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 17931, 17932 |
| 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 Frackville, Pennsylvania Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Frackville, 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 Frackville includes coordinates 40.783977°N, 76.230221°W, situated in Schuylkill County. ZIP code 17931, 17932. 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.
