Palmdale, Pennsylvania Weather
Palmdale, Pennsylvania — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Palmdale, Dauphin County.
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About Palmdale, Pennsylvania
Palmdale unfolds across rolling Pennsylvania farmland, where the gentle slopes of the Appalachian foothills give way to fertile valleys. It lies 9.1 miles east of Lower Paxton, PA (from Lower Paxton, PA: bearing 95°T), and is situated 2.9 miles east-north-east of Swatara. The air here, especially after a soft rain, carries the clean scent of damp earth and distant pine forests, a fragrance that clings to the weathered barns and sturdy stone farmhouses scattered across the landscape. Fields of corn and soybeans, vibrant green in the summer sun, stretch towards wooded ridges that form a soft, hazy horizon, their tops often softened by the early morning mist that curls like breath from the awakening land. The quiet hum of insects in the tall grass and the occasional call of a hawk circling overhead are the dominant sounds, a natural symphony that underscores the unhurried pace of life. Historically, this region was shaped by the rhythms of agriculture, a tradition that still defines much of Palmdale's character and economy. Early settlers, drawn by the rich soil and abundant timber, established homesteads that have been passed down through generations, their stone foundations a testament to enduring craftsmanship. The nearby Susquehanna River, though not directly bordering Palmdale, has long served as a vital artery for commerce and transport, its influence felt in the development of local industries that once thrived on its banks. Today, while farming remains a cornerstone, a growing number of residents commute to larger centers, bringing a subtle infusion of new energy to the enduring, earth-bound spirit of Palmdale.
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| Location | Palmdale, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania |
| Coordinates | 40.297869°N, 76.61858°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 17033 |
| 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 Palmdale, Pennsylvania Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Palmdale, 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 Palmdale includes coordinates 40.297869°N, 76.618580°W, situated in Dauphin County. ZIP code 17033. 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.
