Saint Benedict, Pennsylvania — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Saint Benedict, Cambria County.
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Saint Benedict rests in a fold of Cambria County, where the land begins its serious climb toward the Alleghenies. It lies 19.1 miles west-north-west of Altoona, PA (from Altoona, PA: bearing 293°T), and is situated 3.5 miles south-east of Northern Cambria. The terrain here is a study in greens and grays, of deep woodlands punctuated by the rugged outcrops of sandstone, the very bones of the earth showing through. Streams, born of springs higher up, cut through the slopes, their water cold and clear, carrying the scent of pine needles and damp soil. The air itself often holds a particular stillness, broken only by the rustle of leaves or the distant call of a hawk, a quiet testament to the wildness that still holds sway in these hills. Even in summer, a cool breath can drift down from the higher elevations, a welcome reminder of the mountain's presence. This is a place shaped by the steady hand of industry and the enduring spirit of its people. For generations, the rhythm of life in Saint Benedict has been tied to the earth and its bounty, from the coal seams that once fueled the nation to the agricultural endeavors that still dot the surrounding valleys. The legacy of these pursuits is etched into the landscape, in the cleared fields and the quiet hum of machinery that speaks of ongoing enterprise. Local traditions, passed down through families, lend a unique character to Saint Benedict, a sense of shared history and a quiet pride in their corner of Pennsylvania. The enduring appeal lies in its unpretentious beauty, the honest work of its inhabitants, and the palpable connection to the land that sustains it.
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| Location | Saint Benedict, Cambria County, Pennsylvania |
| Coordinates | 40.627568°N, 78.729469°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 15773 |
| 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 |
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Saint Benedict, 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 Saint Benedict includes coordinates 40.627568°N, 78.729469°W, situated in Cambria County. ZIP code 15773. 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.