South Sterling, Pennsylvania Weather
South Sterling, Pennsylvania — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for South Sterling, Pike County.
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About South Sterling, Pennsylvania
South Sterling unfolds across rolling hills, a landscape softened by the long, slow work of glaciers and the persistent growth of deciduous forests. It lies 19.1 miles east-south-east of Scranton, PA (from Scranton, PA: bearing 121°T), and is situated 9.1 miles east-south-east of Daleville. The terrain here is a study in gentle slopes and broad valleys, where the air often carries the clean, damp scent of earth and pine needles. Sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, spills across the fields and through the canopy of maples and oaks, casting a warm, honeyed glow that seems to linger, imbuing the very stillness with a quiet vibrancy. The roads, often winding and edged with ferns and wild rhododendron, invite a slower pace, a contemplative journey through the green abundance of northeastern Pennsylvania. The heart of South Sterling’s story lies in its agricultural roots, a legacy still visible in the scattered farmsteads and the fertile valleys that once sustained a thriving dairy industry. While the grand days of extensive farming have softened, the land retains a pastoral character, and the local economy now finds its footing in a blend of small businesses and the enduring appeal of its natural surroundings. This area is known for its proximity to the Delaware State Forest, offering expansive tracts for hiking and recreation, a draw that brings a steady stream of visitors seeking refuge in the wild. The quietude that defines South Sterling is not an emptiness, but a fullness – a rich tapestry of time, resilience, and the enduring beauty of the land.
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| Location | South Sterling, Pike County, Pennsylvania |
| Coordinates | 41.264254°N, 75.34796°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 18460 |
| 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 Sterling, Pennsylvania Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for South Sterling, 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 Sterling includes coordinates 41.264254°N, 75.347960°W, situated in Pike County. ZIP code 18460. 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.
