Somerset, Pennsylvania — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery for Somerset, Somerset County.
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Somerset rests in a fold of the Laurel Highlands, where the land rises and falls in broad, forested swells. It lies 32.4 miles north-north-east of Garrett, MD (from Garrett, MD: bearing 20°T), and is situated 8.8 miles north-west of Berlin. The air here, especially in the early morning, carries a clean, cool scent of pine and damp earth, a breath drawn from the surrounding hills. Fields of corn and soybeans, a patchwork of greens and golds, unfurl across the gentler slopes, while steeper inclines wear cloaks of deciduous and coniferous trees. Small streams, their waters clear and quick, thread through the valleys, reflecting the sky in fleeting glimpses. The character of Somerset is one of quiet resilience, a place where the seasons dictate a steady, unhurried unfolding of days, punctuated by the distant rumble of a train or the call of a crow. The history of Somerset is deeply intertwined with the bounty and challenge of this highland landscape. Coal, once the lifeblood of the region, left its indelible mark, shaping both the terrain and the generations who worked its depths. Though mining's dominance has waned, agriculture remains a vital thread in the local economy, with farms producing dairy, livestock, and crops that feed the wider area. The town itself, with its sturdy brick buildings and tree-lined streets, offers a sense of enduring community. A notable landmark, the Somerset County Historical Center, stands as a quiet guardian of the stories of those who settled and shaped this corner of Pennsylvania, their lives a testament to the enduring spirit of the highlands.
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| Location | Somerset, Somerset County, Pennsylvania |
| Coordinates | 40.008411°N, 79.078083°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 15501, 15510 |
| 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 Somerset, 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 Somerset includes coordinates 40.008411°N, 79.078083°W, situated in Somerset County. ZIP code 15501, 15510. 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.