Swarthmore, Pennsylvania Weather
Swarthmore, Pennsylvania — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery for Swarthmore, Delaware County.
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About Swarthmore, Pennsylvania
Swarthmore unfolds across a gentle, wooded terrain, a landscape where the soft curves of the land meet the determined flow of Crum Creek. It lies 3.6 miles north of Chester, PA (from Chester, PA: bearing 5°T), and is situated 4.4 miles west-south-west of Upper Darby. The air here, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a particular stillness, a quiet hum that seems to emanate from the ancient oaks and maples that canopy the residential streets and line the paths of the college campus. Sunlight, when it pierces the dense foliage, falls in scattered, luminous coins upon the moss-covered stones of garden walls and the weathered brick of older homes, lending a timeless quality to the scene. The character of Swarthmore is one of thoughtful repose, a place where the rustle of leaves and the distant murmur of conversation blend into a singular, tranquil melody. This Delaware County borough, established by Quaker settlers in the late 17th century, carries the echoes of its founding in its deliberate, almost studious atmosphere. The presence of Swarthmore College, a renowned liberal arts institution, imbues the locality with an intellectual vibrancy that shapes its daily life and economy, attracting scholars and students who contribute to a rich cultural tapestry. The historic Crum Creek, once a source of power for mills that fueled early industries, now meanders through the heart of Swarthmore as a serene natural artery, its banks a verdant sanctuary. While once a hub of manufacturing, Swarthmore today thrives on education and innovation, its distinctive character a testament to a history of thoughtful development and a commitment to intellectual pursuits, all set against a backdrop of enduring natural beauty.
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| Location | Swarthmore, Delaware County, Pennsylvania |
| Coordinates | 39.902056°N, 75.349912°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 19081 |
| 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 Swarthmore, Pennsylvania Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Swarthmore, 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 Swarthmore includes coordinates 39.902056°N, 75.349912°W, situated in Delaware County. ZIP code 19081. 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.
