Madera, Pennsylvania Weather
Madera, Pennsylvania — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Madera, Clearfield County.
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About Madera, Pennsylvania
Madera, a quiet settlement in Clearfield County, lies cradled by the rolling hills of central Pennsylvania, where dense woodlands give way to open fields in a gentle, earthy embrace. It lies 21.5 miles north of Altoona, PA (from Altoona, PA: bearing 354°T), and is situated 8.7 miles west of Osceola Mills. The terrain here is characterized by a soft, undulating landscape, sculpted by time and the persistent work of water. The air, especially after a summer rain, carries the clean, damp scent of pine needles and rich soil, a fragrance that seems to settle deep into the lungs. The sky above Madera often displays a remarkable breadth, a canvas of shifting grays and blues, punctuated by the soft, diffused light that filters through the deciduous canopy, casting a dappled, almost ethereal glow on the winding country roads. Small streams, fed by the abundant rainfall, thread their way through the valleys, their murmur a constant, unobtrusive soundtrack to the quiet life of Madera. The history of Madera is inextricably linked to the resources of the land, particularly the coal that once fueled industry and livelihoods. Though the deep mines have largely fallen silent, the echoes of that past linger, a subtle undercurrent in the local character. The economy, now more diversified, still draws sustenance from the surrounding agricultural lands and the burgeoning opportunities in light manufacturing and service industries. The close-knit nature of Madera fosters a strong sense of community, where neighbors know each other and life unfolds at a pace that allows for genuine connection. Local traditions, often tied to the agricultural calendar or the simple joys of seasonal change, are observed with a quiet pride, a continuation of rhythms established long ago. The distinctive charm of Madera lies not in grand monuments, but in the enduring spirit of its people and the quiet beauty of its Pennsylvania landscape.
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| Location | Madera, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania |
| Coordinates | 40.828393°N, 78.43502°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 16661 |
| 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 Madera, Pennsylvania Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Madera, 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 Madera includes coordinates 40.828393°N, 78.435020°W, situated in Clearfield County. ZIP code 16661. 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.
