Simpson, Pennsylvania Weather
Simpson, Pennsylvania — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery for Simpson, Lackawanna County.
Full aviation weather for Simpson is published on the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (KAVP) page, 35 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 Simpson 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 Simpson: Wilkes Barre Wyoming Valley Airport (KWBW) 45 km · Flying Dollar Airport (K8N4) 46 km · Pocono Mountains Municipal Airport (KMPO) 51 km · Rocky Hill Ultralightport (K48P) 52 km · Sullivan County International Airport (KMSV) 59 km
Conditions reported at KAVP describe the airfield itself. Weather 35 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Simpson specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Simpson, Pennsylvania
Simpson lies within a valley carved by the Susquehanna River's tributaries, where rounded hills, cloaked in oak and pine, cradle the modest sprawl of homes and businesses. It lies 15.6 miles north-east of Scranton, PA (from Scranton, PA: bearing 36°T), and is situated 1.5 miles north-east of Carbondale. The air here, especially after a rain, carries the clean, sharp scent of damp earth and pine needles, a subtle perfume that clings to the skin. Broadleaf trees, their leaves a deep, resilient green for much of the year, line the streets, their branches creating a dappled shade that shifts with the passing sun. The land itself, a patchwork of fields and woodland, slopes gently towards the watercourses, the terrain a constant, quiet reminder of the forces that shaped it. The character of Simpson is a reflection of its past, a place where the echoes of hard work and resilience still resonate. Once a hub for the coal mining industry, the scars of that era are now softened by time and the persistent regrowth of nature. The local economy has since diversified, with small businesses and a strong sense of community forming the bedrock of daily life. The Susquehanna, though not a primary artery for commerce here, remains a vital presence, its quiet flow a constant backdrop to the rhythm of Simpson. The houses, many of them sturdy and built to last, stand as a testament to the generations who have called this valley home, each with its own story etched into the weathered wood and stone.
Live animated radar for Simpson 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 | Simpson, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania |
| Coordinates | 41.59175°N, 75.485184°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 16726, 18407 |
| 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 Simpson, Pennsylvania Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Simpson, 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 Simpson includes coordinates 41.591750°N, 75.485184°W, situated in Lackawanna County. ZIP code 16726, 18407. 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.
