Refton, Pennsylvania Weather
Refton, Pennsylvania — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Refton, Lancaster County.
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About Refton, Pennsylvania
Refton rests in a landscape shaped by the patient hand of water and time, where the terrain rises and falls with the gentle, rolling character of the Piedmont. It lies 7.3 miles south-south-east of Lancaster, PA (from Lancaster, PA: bearing 148°T), and is situated 3.2 miles south-east of Willow Street. The air here often carries the clean, earthy scent of turned soil, a persistent reminder of the fields that embrace the village. Sunlight, when it filters through the generous canopy of mature trees lining the roads, paints shifting mosaics on asphalt and porch steps, a quiet spectacle that marks the slow passage of afternoon. The houses, a mix of sturdy brick and weathered wood, seem to settle comfortably into their surroundings, their gardens a testament to the meticulous care of those who call Refton home. The economic heart of Refton has long beaten to the rhythm of agriculture, a legacy visible in the bountiful produce that once filled local markets and the remnants of barns that dot the surrounding countryside. While farming remains a vital thread, Refton has also seen its character shaped by the quiet hum of small businesses and the steady presence of families who have put down roots over generations. The very ground beneath Refton whispers stories of earlier settlers, their lives interwoven with the fertile soil and the streams that have always provided a lifeline, shaping the contours of the land and the enduring spirit of its inhabitants.
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| Location | Refton, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania |
| Coordinates | 39.947322°N, 76.232735°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 17568, 17584 |
| 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 Refton, Pennsylvania Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Refton, 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 Refton includes coordinates 39.947322°N, 76.232735°W, situated in Lancaster County. ZIP code 17568, 17584. 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.
