South Bethlehem, Pennsylvania Weather
South Bethlehem, Pennsylvania — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for South Bethlehem, Armstrong County.
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About South Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
South Bethlehem occupies a stretch of land where the rolling hills of western Pennsylvania begin to assert themselves more firmly against the broader river valley. It lies 40.6 miles north-north-east of Plum, PA (from Plum, PA: bearing 32°T), and is situated 8.9 miles east-south-east of Rimersburg. The landscape is a study in greens and muted browns, punctuated by the darker shadows of mature trees that cling to the slopes. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a damp, earthy scent, a constant reminder of the fertile soil and the frequent, soft rains that nourish it. The houses, many of them built of sturdy brick or clapboard, seem to settle into the terrain, their roofs catching the diffused light of a sky that often hangs heavy with clouds. The overall impression is one of quiet resilience, a place that endures the changing seasons with a steadfast, almost stoic grace. The history of South Bethlehem is deeply entwined with the extractive industries that once defined this region. Coal mining, and the dependent industries that sprang up around it, left an indelible mark on the land and its people, though the echoes of that era are now subtle, like faint whispers on the wind. Today, the local economy has diversified, with agriculture playing a significant role; fields of corn and soybeans stretch across the gentler inclines, their orderly rows a counterpoint to the wilder woodlands. A few small businesses dot the main thoroughfares, their storefronts displaying practical goods rather than extravagant wares, reflecting a pragmatic approach to commerce. The spirit of South Bethlehem is one of community, where neighbors still know each other’s names and the pace of life allows for a shared understanding of the land and its enduring legacy.
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| Location | South Bethlehem, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania |
| Coordinates | 40.99951°N, 79.340874°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 18015, 16242 |
| 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 South Bethlehem, Pennsylvania Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for South Bethlehem, 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 South Bethlehem includes coordinates 40.999510°N, 79.340874°W, situated in Armstrong County. ZIP code 18015, 16242. 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.
