Geistown, Pennsylvania — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery for Geistown, Cambria County.
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Geistown lies cradled by the rolling hills of Cambria County, a landscape where the persistent green of summer meadows gradually surrenders to the ochre and russet hues of autumn. It lies 29.5 miles west-south-west of Altoona, PA (from Altoona, PA: bearing 238°T), and is situated 3.7 miles south-east of Johnstown. The land here is not dramatic, but rather possesses a quiet, enduring beauty, its contours softened by generations of cultivation and the gentle passage of seasons. The air, especially after a rain, carries a clean, earthy scent, a blend of damp soil and distant pine. Evenings here often settle with a hushed stillness, the fading light painting the sky in shades of lavender and rose, and the distant murmur of traffic a faint counterpoint to the chirping of crickets. The history of Geistown is intertwined with the industrial heart of this region, its origins tracing back to the coal mining era that shaped so much of western Pennsylvania. Though the deep mines are largely a memory, the echoes of that past linger in the resilience and practical spirit of its residents. The local economy, while diversified, still bears the imprint of its heritage, with a focus on small businesses and service industries that cater to the surrounding communities. Geistown’s character is one of understated strength, a place where the rhythm of daily life moves with a steady, dependable cadence, unhurried by the clamor of larger urban centers.
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| Location | Geistown, Cambria County, Pennsylvania |
| Coordinates | 40.290908°N, 78.868912°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 15904 |
| 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 |
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Geistown, 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 Geistown includes coordinates 40.290908°N, 78.868912°W, situated in Cambria County. ZIP code 15904. 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.