Markleysburg, Pennsylvania Weather
Markleysburg, Pennsylvania — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Markleysburg, Fayette County.
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About Markleysburg, Pennsylvania
Markleysburg rests in a hollow where the land begins its serious climb toward the higher ridges of Fayette County. It lies 14.3 miles north-west of Garrett, MD (from Garrett, MD: bearing 323°T), and is situated 7.9 miles south-east of Farmington. The Youghiogheny River, a sliver of restless pewter, carves its way through the valley floor, its banks lined with a dense, emerald growth of trees that seem to lean in, sharing secrets with the water. Houses, painted in muted blues and weathered grays, cling to the slopes, their porches often overlooking the river's broad sweep. The air here carries a damp, earthy scent, a constant reminder of the surrounding forests and the ever-present humidity that often cloaks the hills in a soft, pearly mist, especially in the early mornings when the sun struggles to pierce the canopy. The terrain is unforgivingly steep, demanding respect from those who traverse its narrow roads, a constant negotiation between human habitation and the untamed wildness of the Appalachians. The character of Markleysburg is inextricably tied to the rugged landscape and the echoes of industries past, particularly coal mining and logging. For generations, these pursuits shaped the lives and livelihoods of its inhabitants, leaving behind a quiet resilience in the faces of its people and a certain stoicism in the way the buildings have weathered the passage of time. While the grand mining operations have largely ceased, the spirit of enterprise persists in smaller ways, with some residents still finding work in the timber industry or in businesses that serve the surrounding rural communities. The Youghiogheny River, once a highway for raw materials, now offers a different kind of bounty, attracting anglers and kayakers who appreciate the wild beauty of the waterway and the surrounding state parks. The gentle hum of everyday life in Markleysburg is a testament to its enduring spirit, a quiet continuity against the dramatic backdrop of the mountains.
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| Location | Markleysburg, Fayette County, Pennsylvania |
| Coordinates | 39.733133°N, 79.452817°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 15459 |
| 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 Markleysburg, Pennsylvania Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Markleysburg, 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 Markleysburg includes coordinates 39.733133°N, 79.452817°W, situated in Fayette County. ZIP code 15459. 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.
