Lehighton, Pennsylvania Weather
Lehighton, Pennsylvania — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery for Lehighton, Carbon County.
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About Lehighton, Pennsylvania
Lehighton rests at the confluence of rolling hills and the powerful embrace of the Lehigh River, a place where the air often carries the crisp scent of pine and the distant hum of industry. It lies 16.1 miles east-south-east of Hazleton, PA (from Hazleton, PA: bearing 122°T), and is situated 5.9 miles west-north-west of Palmerton. The landscape here is a study in contrasts: the sturdy, practical architecture of its buildings stands against the wilder, untamed beauty of the surrounding Appalachian foothills. Sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, can cast a warm, almost buttery glow across the weathered brickwork and the broad, unhurried sweep of the river, lending a quiet dignity to the everyday comings and goings of its residents. The terrain itself, a gentle slope down towards the water, suggests a long history of people drawn to its natural bounty and its strategic position. The story of Lehighton is deeply entwined with the anthracite coal region and the industrial might that once pulsed through these valleys. For generations, the fortunes of Lehighton were tied to the mines and the mills, a legacy that has shaped its character and left its mark on the very soul of the place. The Lehigh River, a vital artery for commerce and power, continues to be a defining feature, its currents whispering tales of barges laden with coal and the relentless drive of innovation. Though the landscape has softened from its more rugged industrial past, a resilient spirit remains, evident in the thriving local businesses and the enduring sense of community that defines Lehighton.
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| Location | Lehighton, Carbon County, Pennsylvania |
| Coordinates | 40.833703°N, 75.713801°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 18235 |
| 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 Lehighton, Pennsylvania Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Lehighton, 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 Lehighton includes coordinates 40.833703°N, 75.713801°W, situated in Carbon County. ZIP code 18235. 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.
