Schaefferstown, Pennsylvania Weather
Schaefferstown, Pennsylvania — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Schaefferstown, Lebanon County.
Full aviation weather for Schaefferstown is published on the Deck Airport (K9D4) page, 7 km away. It carries the current METAR decoded into plain language — surface wind, visibility, cloud layers and ceiling, temperature and dewpoint, and altimeter setting — alongside the raw observation as transmitted. 6 airfields within reach of Schaefferstown have their own pages, listed below.
The Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is shown across its full validity period, with each change group broken out so you can see when conditions are expected to shift. Flight category is derived automatically — VFR, MVFR, IFR or LIFR — from reported ceiling and visibility, with runway details and field elevation alongside. Observations update roughly hourly and forecasts several times a day.
Other airports near Schaefferstown: Lancaster Airport (KLNS) 20 km · Grimes Airport (K8N1) 21 km · Muir Army Air Field (Fort Indiantown Gap) Airport (KMUI) 28 km · Smoketown Airport (KS37) 30 km · Donegal Springs Airpark (KN71) 33 km
Conditions reported at K9D4 describe the airfield itself. Weather 7 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Schaefferstown specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
Soil conditions, frost risk and crop weather for Schaefferstown.
About Schaefferstown, Pennsylvania
Schaefferstown rests in a gentle embrace of rolling hills, a landscape softened by the persistent caress of the elements. It lies 6.8 miles east-south-east of Lebanon, PA (from Lebanon, PA: bearing 115°T), and is situated 9.8 miles north of Lititz. The fields here, a patchwork of verdant greens and sun-baked golds in season, stretch out towards horizons punctuated by the stoic silhouettes of mature oak and maple trees, their branches often catching the late afternoon sun in a warm, honeyed light. A palpable quietude pervades the air, broken only by the distant hum of agricultural machinery or the low murmur of conversations drifting from open windows. The terrain, a series of shallow valleys and rounded uplands, speaks of a land shaped by water and wind over countless years, a subtle topography that guides the eye and the footfall. The heart of Schaefferstown beats with a history rooted in the fertile soil and the industrious spirit of its early settlers. Founded by German immigrants, the legacy of their farming prowess and craftsmanship is still visible in the sturdy stone buildings and the enduring agricultural rhythms that define the local economy. The Schoeneck Creek, a ribbon of cool, clear water, has long been a vital artery, once powering mills and now offering a quiet place for reflection, its banks often alive with the chirping of unseen birds. While Schaefferstown might not boast grand pronouncements of fame, it carries the quiet dignity of a place that has weathered the seasons, its character a testament to generations who have found sustenance and a sense of belonging in this corner of Lebanon County.
Live animated radar for Schaefferstown and surroundings — RainViewer.
NOAA GOES-16 GEOCOLOR — live animated loop updated every 10 minutes. Shows cloud cover, storm systems and weather patterns across the continental US.
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| Location | Schaefferstown, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania |
| Coordinates | 40.298426°N, 76.294399°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 17088, 17073 |
| Area Code | 215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Schaefferstown, Pennsylvania Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Schaefferstown, Pennsylvania, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Aviation weather — live METAR observations and TAF forecasts — is published separately on the pages for the nearest reporting airports, linked from the aviation section above. 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 Schaefferstown includes coordinates 40.298426°N, 76.294399°W, situated in Lebanon County. ZIP code 17088, 17073. 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. 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.
