McKean, Pennsylvania Weather
McKean, Pennsylvania — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for McKean, McKean County.
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About McKean, Pennsylvania
McKean lies cradled by the rolling Allegheny Plateau, its landscape a tapestry of dense woodlands punctuated by open fields, where the air carries the crisp scent of pine and damp earth. It lies 39.8 miles east-south-east of Jamestown, NY (from Jamestown, NY: bearing 119°T), and is situated 5.8 miles west of Smethport. The terrain here is a study in gentle ascents and gradual descents, hinting at the ancient geological forces that shaped these hills. Creeks, clear and cool, trace silver threads through the valleys, their murmur a constant soundtrack to the quietude. Even in the height of summer, the light filtering through the canopy has a softened, almost luminous quality, casting shifting patterns on the moss-covered stones and fallen logs. The character of McKean is one of quiet persistence, a place where the natural world still holds sway, influencing the pace of life and the outlook of its inhabitants. Historically, McKean County, and by extension McKean itself, was forged in the fires of industry and resource extraction, its fortunes once tied to the vast forests and the minerals beneath them. Lumber mills and early oil booms left their mark, shaping the communities that sprang up around these endeavors. While the grander industrial era has largely receded, a spirit of self-reliance and a connection to the land persists, evident in the small farms and workshops that still dot the landscape. The local economy now often finds its footing in a more diversified approach, embracing opportunities in services and small-scale manufacturing, yet the echoes of its industrious past can still be felt in the sturdy architecture and the practical nature of its people. The presence of nearby state parks and forested wilderness areas offers a constant reminder of the natural heritage that continues to define McKean, drawing visitors and providing a deep wellspring of local pride.
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| Location | McKean, McKean County, Pennsylvania |
| Coordinates | 41.818396°N, 78.557523°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 16726, 16426 |
| 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 McKean, Pennsylvania Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for McKean, 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 McKean includes coordinates 41.818396°N, 78.557523°W, situated in McKean County. ZIP code 16726, 16426. 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.
