Newtown, Pennsylvania Weather
Newtown, Pennsylvania — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery for Newtown, Schuylkill County.
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About Newtown, Pennsylvania
Newtown rests in a broad valley, cradled by the rolling hills of Schuylkill County, where the land rises and falls in gentle, wooded swells. It lies 21.7 miles north of Lebanon, PA (from Lebanon, PA: bearing 9°T), and is situated 8.4 miles west-south-west of Pottsville. The air here carries a clean, earthy scent, particularly after a rain, and the light at dusk often paints the western sky in hues of bruised plum and fading rose, casting long shadows from the mature oaks and maples that fringe the fields. The terrain is a mosaic of cultivated land, interspersed with patches of dense forest, hinting at the wilder country that lies just beyond the town's immediate embrace. This valley has long been shaped by the earth's bounty and human endeavor, its character forged in the crucible of coal mining that once defined the region's economy. Though the deep mines have largely fallen silent, the echoes of that era remain, a quiet testament to the grit and labor of generations. The Susquehanna River, a vital artery of the state, flows not far from Newtown, its presence a constant, low murmur in the landscape. Today, the local economy is a more varied affair, with smaller businesses and agriculture supporting the community, and a palpable sense of resilience pervades the everyday life of Newtown as it continues to find its footing in a changing world.
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| Location | Newtown, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Coordinates | 40.650645°N, 76.348008°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 17981, 15145, 18702, 18940 |
| Area Code | 215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878 |
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Newtown, Pennsylvania Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Newtown, Pennsylvania, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, aviation weather (METAR/TAF), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include marine and tide data for coastal localities, and soil temperature and crop weather for agricultural areas. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Newtown includes coordinates 40.650645°N, 76.348008°W, situated in Schuylkill County. ZIP code 17981, 15145, 18702, 18940. 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 provided by the FAA Aviation Weather Center. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
