Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania Weather
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About Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania
Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, unfolds like a stone-cut jewel in the embrace of the Lehigh Gorge. It lies 13.9 miles east-south-east of Hazleton, PA (from Hazleton, PA: bearing 114°T), and is situated 8.2 miles north-west of Palmerton. The slopes rise sharply from the river, cloaked in the dense green of deciduous forest, their flanks scored by ravines that channel the chill breath of the mountains. Buildings, a mix of Victorian grandeur and sturdy industrial brick, cling precariously to the hillsides, their rooftops a mosaic against the ever-shifting Pennsylvania sky. The air, especially after a rain, carries the damp, earthy scent of fallen leaves and the clean, mineral tang of exposed rock, a constant reminder of the land's ancient, untamed spirit. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy, casts fleeting, golden shafts that illuminate the weathered facades and the slate-grey waters of the Lehigh River as it rushes past, a restless artery through this sculpted terrain. This place, Jim Thorpe, carries the deep resonance of its past, a narrative etched into its very stone and the persistent murmur of the river. Once known as Mauch Chunk, it was a vital hub for the anthracite coal industry, the wealth extracted from these mountains fueling a booming economy that built the opulent mansions and the soaring Gothic Revival churches that still grace its streets. The Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad, a titan of its time, left its indelible mark, its tracks now repurposed for the scenic railway that draws visitors to witness the dramatic gorge. The legacy of the indigenous people, who first navigated these waterways, subtly informs the character of the region, a quiet undercurrent beneath the more recent layers of industry and immigration. Today, the spirit of enterprise has shifted, embracing tourism and the arts, but the echoes of the coal barons and the railroad tycoons still linger, a palpable presence in the steep, winding lanes.
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| Location | Jim Thorpe, Carbon County, Pennsylvania |
| Coordinates | 40.875924°N, 75.732413°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 18229 |
| 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 Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Jim Thorpe, 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 Jim Thorpe includes coordinates 40.875924°N, 75.732413°W, situated in Carbon County. ZIP code 18229. 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.
